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At least 22 dead in Maine shootings, gunman at large
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - At least 22 people were killed and "many, many more" were injured in shootings in the city of Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, local officials reported, with police saying that the gunman was still at large.
Dozens of US states sue Meta over harm to children
AFP, Published on 25/10/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Dozens of US states on Tuesday accused Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting "from children's pain," damaging their mental health and misleading people about the safety of its platforms.
Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year
AFP, Published on 24/10/2023
» ROME - From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.
EU investigating Meta, TikTok for disinformation
AFP, Published on 19/10/2023
» BRUSSELS - The European Union announced investigations Thursday into Facebook owner Meta and TikTok, seeking more details on the measures they have taken to stop the spread of "illegal content and disinformation" after the Hamas attack on Israel.
Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - From fake accounts impersonating journalists to war-themed video games fueling false narratives, tech platforms are struggling to contain a tsunami of misinformation around Palestinian-Israeli hostilities after rolling back content moderation policies.
21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire
AFP, Published on 04/10/2023
» VENICE - At least 21 people, including two children and foreigners, were killed Tuesday and several others wounded when a bus running on methane plunged off a bridge in Venice and caught fire.
European telecom firms urge EU to make big tech pay
AFP, Published on 02/10/2023
» BRUSSELS - The heads of European telecoms firms, including Orange and Vodafone, on Monday urged the EU to make tech and streaming giants pay for the massive amounts of bandwidth they use.
Ukraine aid an issue as Slovaks vote
AFP, Published on 30/09/2023
» BRATISLAVA - Slovaks voted on Saturday in a tight early election seen as key to whether the country will keep supporting neighbouring Ukraine after a campaign marked by disinformation.
Amazon running illegal monopoly - US
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - A top antitrust regulator in the United States sued Amazon on Tuesday, accusing the online retail behemoth of running an illegal monopoly by strong-arming sellers and stifling potential rivals.
'Regulate them': hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» JAKARTA - As clothing seller Hendri Tanjung struggles to hawk his tunics to Indonesian buyers outside his market shop, he says customers are turning to cheaper versions on TikTok, pummelling his income.