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Five WhatsApp changes coming to the app as billions of users to be affected

The instant messaging platform is in the process of developing a couple of huge updates.

Daily Record

How the WhatsApp, Instagram blackout is impacting millions of Iranians

The Iranian government shut down Instagram and WhatsApp and drastically reduced internet speed on September 21 in response to nationwide protests. This has not only greatly restricted Iranians' access to information but it has also limited millions of Iranians' business activities. Three of our Observers explain how these restrictions have…

France 24

Saudi Arabian dissident Awad Al-Qarnin faces death penalty over Twitter and WhatsApp use - reports

A leading pro-reform activist in Saudi Arabia, is facing the death penalty after facing accusations that he spread “hostile” news on WhatsApp and had a Twitter account - which is forbidden in some cases within the kingdom.

Evening Standard

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Respected academic sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for sharing articles on WhatsApp

Prominent preacher and academic Awad Al-Qarni, who often appeared on TV shows in Saudi Arabia, was arrested in 2017 at the start of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's crackdown against dissent

Daily Mirror

Saudi prosecutors seek death penalty for academic over social media use

Court documents reveal reasons for Awad Al-Qarni’s arrest – even though rulers are major investors in social media platforms

The Guardian - UK

I had a baby just as my twin sister lost hers. Would our relationship ever be the same?

As identical twins, Lydia and I shared everything, but when she had her second miscarriage a few days before I gave birth, it would test our bond to the limit

The Guardian - UK

More than 90 police staff were found guilty of crimes last year, data shows

Figures show 68 officers and 25 staff in England and Wales were found guilty of crimes including sexual offences and violence against the person

The Guardian - UK

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Lionel Messi branded "a sewer rat" by ex-Barcelona chief in leaked WhatsApp messages

The Argentina star was also called a "hormonal dwarf" in group made up of former Camp Nou executives, according to messages published in Spain

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare ‘is being shared for free on Whatsapp’

Spare has already become the fastest selling non-fiction book ever with 1.4 million copies sold within days of release

The Independent UK

The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

WEKU

Afternoon Update: Labor releases plan to cut industrial emissions; Melbourne Victory fined; and Prince Harry’s book reviewed

Albanese government to tackle big polluters with revamped safeguard mechanism

The Guardian - AU

WhatsApp’s Pegasus spyware lawsuit can go ahead: US top court

Israeli firm NSO Group’s spyware has been linked to state surveillance of human rights activists and dissidents.

Al Jazeera

Refugee aid workers to go on trial in Greece

Lesbos trial involving 24 aid workers could have a chilling effect on humanitarian efforts in Europe, critics say.

Al Jazeera

Pro-Bolsonaro violence: experts highlight role of social media platforms

Sunday’s insurrection by supporters of far-right ex-president was organised first on private messaging networks, experts say

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Justices turn away Israeli spyware maker in WhatsApp suit

The Supreme Court has rejected an Israeli spyware maker’s bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service

Bangkok Post

US Supreme Court lets Meta's WhatsApp pursue 'Pegasus' spyware suit

The US Supreme Court on Monday let Meta Platforms Inc's WhatsApp pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in its WhatsApp messaging app to install spy software allowing the surveillance of 1,400 people, including journalists, human rights activists and dissidents.

Daily Record

WhatsApp to make major change and allow users to connect to app without internet

The messaging service, which is owned by Meta, will allow people to use the app even when an internet shutdown or block is in place.

Belfast Live

WhatsApp Amazon voucher scam warning from PSNI as woman conned out of £1,000

The victim received multiple WhatsApp messages from a scammer pretending to be from FedEx shipping firm

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Daily Mirror

Woman baffled after bride pal cuts her out for asking simple question about wedding

A woman has been left 'very hurt' after her friend blocked her on social media after she had asked a simple question about her wedding guest list, and they haven't spoken since

Daily Mirror

Killer enjoyed pint in the pub with pals as ex ed lay dying at home after 'brutal attack'

John Jessop, 26, had been in a brief relationship with mum-of-three and dog-walking business owner Clair Ablewhite, 47, after meeting online

WEKU

Rana Ayyub fights for press freedom in India despite harassment and death threats

Rana Ayyub, an investigative journalist in India, has constantly faced online harassment, death threats and the full force of India's judiciary system throughout her career

The Independent UK

Labour MP shares list of 20 alleged ‘sex pests’ on WhatsApp

‘Am I not meant to warn others?’, says backbencher who deleted message

Irish Mirror

Eamon Ryan says allegations of 'bullying' in Green Party are dealt with

Green Party TD Bran Leddin was accused of being a member of a WhatsApp group that targetted Limerick councilor Elisa O'Donovan

Irish Mirror

WhatsApp to stop working on 49 smartphone models leaving millions without app

There are 49 models that will be affected - including a number of Huawei, LG and Samsung phones

Chronicle Live

WhatsApp to stop working on 49 smartphone models after today - millions left without app

Users with older models will need to upgrade their devices after December 31 to continue to use the popular messaging service - with a number of iPhones and Androids being left in 2022

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