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Reform UK’s only representative in Welsh parliament suspended over racial slur

Laura Anne Jones made the offensive remark about Chinese people in a WhatsApp group in 2023

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

WhatsApp security flaw exposes 3.5 billion people’s phone numbers

Security experts say vulnerability is a ‘goldmine for scammers, criminals and well-resourced cyber groups’

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

AI may replace people in Southeast Asia’s scam complexes–and that could undercut the drive to stop them

Governments and other NGOs may withdraw from the fight against scam centers if their citizens are less at risk from human trafficking.

Fortune · Nov 20, 2025

Is Meta Stock a Buy or a Sell Before Michael Burry Drops His Bombshell on November 25?

Meta Platforms stock has been under pressure of late, among others, due to the allegations that Michael Burry has leveled against hyperscalers. Burry has promised more information on November 25, but Meta's risk-reward looks quite attractive now after the recent crash.

Barchart · Nov 19, 2025

Instagram & WhatsApp Saved by TikTok? — Meta Clears Historic Legal Hurdle

Meta escapes a historic FTC antitrust challenge as a judge rules it is not a monopoly, keeping Instagram and WhatsApp intact. But here is how TikTok helped.

International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025

WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposes 3.5 Billion Users' Data From 'Basic Publicly Available Information'

A major WhatsApp vulnerability let researchers access 3.5 billion phone numbers, profile photos, and texts, alarming users about their privacy.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025

Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday.

Euronews · Nov 19, 2025

Meta Avoids Divestiture In Landmark Antitrust Case, Raising Questions For Regulators

Regulators argued the acquisitions were part of a strategy to suppress competition and maintain dominance in personal social networking.

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2025

Meta wins major US antitrust case and won’t have to break off WhatsApp or Instagram

Challenge to Meta could have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp, but judge ruled company did not hold social networking monopoly

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025

Meta cleared of monopoly claims as judge highlights competition with TikTok

A U.S. federal judge ruled in favor of Meta, stating it does not maintain a monopoly in the social media space.

Android Central · Nov 18, 2025