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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

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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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

Financial Times

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.

ABC News

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

The Independent UK

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…

Benzinga

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

Chronicle Live

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

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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…

The Guardian - AU

Messaging from rooftops: Lismore’s flooded residents document a disaster

On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pictures of boats floating down streets, pets rescued and homes under water tell the story of inundation

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Evening Standard

Facebook used by hackers to target Ukraine’s military and politicians, says Meta

Meta says it has removed a network of fake accounts, groups and pages across Facebook and Instagram that operated from Russia and Ukraine

The Independent UK

Live updates: UN to hold 2 meetings on Russia-Ukraine war

The two major bodies in the United Nations will hold separate meetings Monday on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Facebook-owner Meta says Ukraine's military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign

Meta Platforms said a hacking group used Facebook to target public figures in Ukraine, including prominent military officials, politicians and a journalist, as the social media company announced steps against covert influence and hacking amid Russia's ongoing invasion of its neighbor.

Axios

Meta removed two disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine

The company says it scuttled the operations before they reached a wide audience.

Sports Illustrated

Star Boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko Joins Territorial Defense Battalion in Ukraine

The three-time world champion posted a photo on Facebook that showed him in military fatigues.

AAP

Regional newspapers under threat: inquiry

The news media bargaining code is set to be reviewed as regional media organisations say they are not benefiting from it as much as metro news companies.

ABC News

Queensland and NSW weather updates: Brisbane River falling with the tide as Lismore deals with flood emergency — as it happened

The Brisbane River is falling with the tide after peaking at 3.5m overnight, but is expected to reach 3.7m in the morning, while Lismore floodwaters are receding after peaking short of the worst-case scenario.

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