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Meta squeezes Russian media monetization

Facebook's head of security policy made the announcement on Twitter Friday night

Salon

Facebook bans Russian state-owned media from advertising on social network

Following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Facebook's head of security Nathaniel Gleicher confirmed Russian state outlets will not be allowed to advertise or monetise on the social network anywhere in the world.

Daily Mirror

Facebook Bans Russia State Media from Running Ads, Monetizing

Facebook on Friday restricted Russian state media's ability to earn money on the social media platform as Moscow's invasion of neighboring Ukraine reached the streets of Kyiv.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russian state-owned media stopped from advertising or monetising on Facebook

Authorities in Moscow earlier announced a ‘partial restriction’ on the site after Facebook limited the accounts of several Kremlin-backed outlets.

The Independent UK

Fake viral footage is spreading alongside the real horror in Ukraine. Here are 5 ways to spot it

Amid the alarming images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the past few days, millions of people have also seen misleading, manipulated or false information about the conflict on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Telegram.

The Conversation

Meta to bar Russian state media from running ads, monetizing on platform

Meta Platforms Inc is barring Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on its platform anywhere in the world, the parent company of social media giant Facebook said on Friday.

Reuters

Russian troops attack Kyiv military base, are repelled - Ukraine military

Russian troops attacked an army base in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv but the assault was repelled, the Ukrainian military said in a Facebook posting early on Saturday.

Reuters

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How protesters in Russia and Ukraine are avoiding internet censorship — and jail

On Thursday night, the human rights activist Marina Litinovich posted a video to her Facebook account calling for her fellow Russians to protest the country's invasion of its neighbor to the west.

Los Angeles Times

South-east Queensland weather emergency continues with Gympie set for record flood peak, as it happened

Flooding and severe storm warnings are issued for large parts of south-east Queensland after a build-up of conditions over several days. See how the day unfolded in our live blog.

ABC News

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities

Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault.

Al Jazeera

Russia limiting access to Facebook over fact-checking row

US social media giant says it refused to comply with Russian order to stop fact-checking and content warning labels.

Al Jazeera

Welsh airsoft company faces backlash after advertising 'Ukraine v Russia conflict' simulation

Airsoft Cardiff advertised the event on their Facebook page

Wales Online

How to add the Ukraine flag to your Facebook profile picture

People have been turning to social media to unite with Ukrainians.

Bristol Post

Russia seeks to quash critics of invasion, project strength

After thousands of Russians turned up to protest the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, Russian authorities have pushed back against the antiwar sentiment and sought to project an image of strength and righteousness

The Independent UK

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ABC News

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Kyiv placed under strict curfew to enable 'more effective defense of the capital' as it happened

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko introduces a 5pm to 8am curfew for two days amid fears of "saboteurs" entering the city as his brother, fellow former boxing champ Vladimir issues a desperate plea to Western nations.

The Guardian - AU

Reining in the digital giants: Rod Sims on the trials and triumphs of a decade as head of the consumer watchdog

Outgoing Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair reflects on his time as consumer protector and market guardian

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Forrest hits back at Facebook claim he signed away his rights

Social media giant argued it was protected from liability for scam ads because mining billionaire had signed up to account terms and conditions

Benzinga

Here's Why Russia Looks To Partially Limit Facebook Access

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor, the Russian federal executive agency responsible for monitoring, controlling, and censoring Russian mass media, looks to partially restrict access to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) Facebook, Reuters reports. The restriction was in response to regulations the U.S. social media giant has imposed on Russian media, accusing Facebook of "censorship." Related…

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Irish Mirror

RTE star Miriam O’Callaghan receives unreserved apology from Facebook over adverts

It is part of the settlement of her High Court action over several defamatory and untrue adverts that were posted on the social media platform

Manchester Evening News

Facebook restricted in Russia over limits on state-backed news accounts

Facebook has limited the accounts of several Kremlin-backed media outlets

Reuters

Russia to restrict Facebook access for 'censoring' its media

Moscow said on Friday it was partially limiting access to Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook, accusing it of "censoring" Russian media, announcing the measure a day after Russia invaded Ukraine and the latest in a series of steps against U.S. social media giants.

Wales Online

Christian school worker to appeal after losing employment tribunal

Kristie Higgs, 45, was dismissed for gross misconduct in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts criticising plans to teach LGBT relationships in primary schools

Benzinga

Facebook Follows Twitter, Shares Security Tips For Ukraine's Users

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) has set up

The Guardian - UK

UK politics live: Boris Johnson imposes sanctions against Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Latest updates: PM also urges leaders to take ‘immediate action’ to ban Russia from Swift payment system; sending Nato forces to Ukraine would risk leading to ‘existential’ threat, says minister

ABC News

South-east Queensland hit by severe weather, heavy rain and flood warnings issued

Flooding and severe weather warnings are issued after torrential rain falls over large parts of south-east Queensland. See how the day unfolded.

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