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The WhatsApp ‘general’ behind Lula’s election comeback in Brazil
Andre Janones built a WhatsApp army of nearly 11 million subscribers. Did it help Lula win?
Hundreds of Italian soldiers deployed as thousands protest in Milan
The Italian government sent hundreds of soldiers to the country’s fashion and financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.
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Why is the UK at the forefront of AI-driven job cuts?
AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.
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Dortmund to reward football supporters who don’t use phone during matches
Borussia Dortmund’s new scheme does not mean a ban on supporters using their phones and system is voluntary for fans.
Greece joins push to ban social media for minors
A growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children’s online activity amid fears of addiction.
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What’s the PHP coding flaw that could pull down 70 percent of the internet?
The vulnerability allows a hacker to change a website or extract data, including personal information.
Meta faces Australian lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children
Class action could be first in Australia to blame social media for harming its users.
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Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
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Why social media has become an election issue in Brazil’s presidential race
Critics have accused the tech giant Meta of censoring the political campaign of President Lula and favouring Bolsonaro.
Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff
Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil’s presidential candidates.
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