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Facebook hopes to stay online in Russia ‘to offer counter-speech to propaganda’

Head of global affairs, Sir Nick Clegg, said the platform wants to offer a place for Russians to get information and oppose the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Collections for Ukraine near me: How you can help those in need

Most donation sites say they have received enough clothes - but they're desperate for toiletries, baby products and long-lasting food items

Wales Online

Google, Meta Face Penalties in Russia as Deadline Passes to Open Local Offices

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures required by a communications law. Russian legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin has obliged foreign social media companies with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia reinstates Twitter slowdown, says Meta, Google are 'instigators of war'

Russia cracked down on social media companies on Tuesday, reinstating a slowdown of Twitter traffic on computers, as a foreign ministry official accused Meta, Google and other Western tech giants of inciting war.

Reuters

Armed selfies and Molotov cocktails: What the invasion of Ukraine looks like on social media

Social media platforms are saturated with surreal images and videos from Ukraine, from civilians making Molotov cocktails to a beauty queen taking up arms.

The New Daily

Profile: Who are Ukraine’s far-right Azov regiment?

The far-right neo-Nazi group has expanded to be part of Ukraine’s armed forces, a street militia and a political party.

Al Jazeera

'It's all from Bunnies': Inside the 'vicious' feud tearing Playboy alumni apart

LOS ANGELES — For the last month, PJ Masten says her Facebook inbox has been filled with death threats.

Los Angeles Times

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‘What do you do when you can’t agree on reality?’ Demise of popular suburban coronavirus Facebook group highlights pandemic’s divisions

CHICAGO — The final argument in the 4,500-member Oak Park Coronavirus Facebook group earlier this month was more exhausted than fierce.

Chicago Tribune

Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle state-controlled media outlets that spread propaganda and misinformation on behalf of the invaders

The Independent UK

Over 70 Ukrainian troops killed in military base shelling - governor

More than 70 Ukrainian servicemen were killed when Russian troops shelled a military base in the town of Okhtyrka in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region on Monday, regional governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyy said on Facebook.

Reuters

Flood of Russian misinformation puts tech companies in the hot seat

With Facebook and other platforms key to spreading news from Ukraine, officials and activists urge broader crackdown

The Guardian - US

Facebook goes down for thousands of users unable to access their accounts

Brits around the UK have been struggling to access Facebook with more than 4,000 people saying that they could not get onto the social media website around the country

Daily Mirror

Facebook to restrict access to Russian state media outlets in EU

Meta’s head of global affairs says company will limit access to RT and Sputnik in EU amid Russian attack on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Plenty of Washington football Facebook groups for fans

There are still plenty of places on social media to go, regardless of which Washington name you prefer.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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The Independent UK

Meta will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik across the EU, Nick Clegg says

Meta, parent company of Facebook, will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik across its platforms in the European Union.

Financial Times

Big Tech caught in information war between west and Russia

Facebook, TikTok block access to Kremlin-backed media in the EU as Moscow complains of censorship

ABC News

Mass walkout at UN for Lavrov's speech as major Ukrainian city's remain under heavy attack: As it happened

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued with heavy attacks on Kharkiv and Mariupol, many diplomats at the UN's Human Rights Council let their actions show Russia what they think.

ABC News

Queensland, NSW floods live updates: Deluge hits northern NSW, Queenslanders wait for waters to recede

NSW Health evacuates Ballina Hospital amid rising floodwater levels not seen in the region for 68 years. Look back on our blog.

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Ukraine: Man refuses to abandon 400 animals in Kyiv shelter and would 'rather die' than leave them

Andrea Cisterno owns an animal rescue shelter in Kyiv and hasn’t left since the crisis broke out

Benzinga

Google Disables Google Maps For Ukraine; Bans Russia Owned RT's Mobile App

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google temporarily disabled some Google Maps tools for Ukraine, which provide live information about traffic conditions, Reuters reports. After consulting with sources, including regional authorities, Google globally disabled the Google Maps traffic layer and live information. Ukraine faced attacks from Russian forces who invaded the country on February…

Chronicle Live

How to add a Ukraine flag to your Facebook profile picture and show support

Many are choosing to add a blue and yellow Ukraine flag to their social media profile picture to show support for Ukrainians during Russian invasion

The Guardian - US

Facebook takes down Ukraine disinformation network and bans Russian-backed media

Meta says network ran websites posing as independent news entities and created fake personas

Wales Online

How to add the Ukrainian flag to your Facebook profile

People are showing their solidarity with the Ukrainian people on social media

Liverpool Echo

Ukraine flag: How to add symbol to your Facebook profile picture

Many Facebook users are updating their profile pictures in solidarity

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fake Social Media Accounts Aimed at Ukraine, Says Meta

Pro-Russia groups are orchestrating misinformation campaigns on social media, using fake profiles or hacked accounts to paint Ukraine as a feeble pawn of Western duplicity, Meta said Sunday. The cyber security team at the tech giant -- parent of Facebook and Instagram -- said it blocked a set of Russia-linked…

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