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Facebook tested its new moderation policy during Germany's election

The company took down a network of 150 groups and profiles linked to the Querdenken anti-lockdown movement, but analysis showed plenty of similar content stayed live.

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Facebook puts the brakes on its controversial Instagram Kids app

Concerns were raised last month about the potential harmful effects Instagram had on teenagers.

Italy

Matteo Salvini's social media manager quits over drugs investigation

Luca Morisi has been placed under investigation by Verona prosecutors but has denied any wrongdoing.

Europe Decoded

German election: Who has spent the most on Facebook advertising?

In the last month, the major political parties have spent a collective €1.5 million to reach voters on Facebook.

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Tech News

Facebook's move to fight climate disinformation 'too little, too late'

Environment campaigners say the social platform is still full of misleading information and adverts for fossil fuel companies despite a new pledge to fund fact-checkers.

Tech News

Chinese kids can have 40 minutes of TikTok a day - as a treat

Under-14s in China will be restricted by a new "youth mode" according to app owner ByteDance, which said the move was aimed at protecting the young online.

Afghanistan

#DoNotTouchMyClothes: 'The women of Afghanistan are facing an assault'

Euronews speaks to the woman who encouraged others to share images of themselves in traditional, multi-coloured dresses.

Green News

Euroviews. Producers rethink 'Hunger Games' Activist Show after online backlash

Campaigners have reacted strongly to a controversial new US reality show claiming it seeks to game-ify social justice.

Tech News

Facebook bans German accounts under new 'social harm' policy

Posts from the accounts included one making the debunked claim that vaccines create viral variants and another that wished death upon police officers who broke up violent anti-lockdown protests in Berlin.

Health news

False 'swollen testicles' tweet stays up despite misinformation rules

We're almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and disinformation remains rife on social media.

Russia

Russia again fines social networks for failing to remove content

Moscow has been increasing the pressure on big tech companies, accusing them of not properly moderating their content ahead of this month's parliamentary elections.

Tech News

How has technology changed since 9/11?

From social media, increased surveillance and DNA testing to identify victims, we take a look at how technology has changed since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Tech News

Twitter tests 'soft block' feature to subtly remove unwanted followers

The new feature comes after an anti-harassment "safety mode" was announced earlier this month.

Travel News

Why aren’t we printing holiday photos anymore?

We take a look at why fewer people are printing their holiday photos.

Brazil

Fake news fear as Bolsonaro bids to limit social media content removal

"What (Bolsonaro) wants is to prevent the disinformation and hate speech he and his supporters spread from continuing to be removed by platforms," said opposition politician Alessandro Molon.

Green News

Fact check: Does this photo really show flooding in New York?

A photo of taxis in New York City has been circulating online, with some claiming it's from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Tech News

Ireland fines WhatsApp €225m for breaking EU data protection rules

Infringements relating to multiple GDPR articles were found. The Facebook-owned messaging platform was also cited for failing to meet its "transparency obligations".

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Twitter launches 'safety mode' to block accounts for harmful language

Twitter launches 'safety mode' to block accounts for harmful language

Destinations

Digital detox: These are the best places in the world to disconnect

These 10 destinations offer the chance to switch off in the age of the internet.

Tech News

Why Instagram could block you if you don’t tell it how old you are

Social media companies are rushing to meet the requirements of new UK rules that could hand them €20m fines if they fail to keep underage users safe