Australian PM urges Facebook to lift news blockade
Scott Morrison warned other countries would follow Australia’s lead in making digital giants pay for journalism.
World News|Feb 19, 2021
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What the papers say – February 19
The Covid latest, Facebook and a mission to Mars leads the front pages on Friday.
UK News|Feb 19, 2021
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Social networks, celebrities and UK institutions help boost vaccine momentum
Frames and GIFs on Facebook and Instagram roll out to help promote vaccine, as first dose count for the UK passes 16 million.
UK News|Feb 19, 2021
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Spaniel honoured for virtual therapy work
Max, who provided virtual therapy to people across the world during the pandemic, will be awarded the Order of Merit by veterinary charity PDSA.
UK News|Feb 19, 2021
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WhatsApp clarifies update plans after privacy concerns
The messaging app has announced new banner alerts and more information will be made to users over policy change after confusion over the update.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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MP warns ‘irresponsible’ Facebook news ban ‘not just about Australia’
Julian Knight, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee, says pulling plug on Australia ‘the worst type of corporate culture’.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Facebook pages of Sky News and Telegraph briefly go dark amid Australia news ban
The tech giant has made the decision to ban the sharing or viewing of news links for users in Australia.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Yan Dhanda still waiting for response after speaking out against online abuse
The Swansea star criticised the short-term ban handed out to an Instagram user who racially abused him but has had no response from the company.
UK Sport|Feb 18, 2021
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Bill Gates: Donald Trump should probably be allowed back on social media
‘People’s interest in what he says may go down quite a bit,’ the Microsoft co-founder says.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Four-point plan aims to deliver safe return of live music and sport
The Arena Resilience Alliance proposes the creation of an advisory body to guide and instruct for an effective return of live events.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Allowing care home visits would save my mother’s life, claims daughter
‘It breaks my heart, there’s nothing I can do to make her life any better,’ said Sharon Clay.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Facebook UK users could be hit by news ban if deals fall apart, expert warns
Social media consultant says ‘no immediate threat’ of action seen in Australia happening to UK users but wouldn’t rule out similar bans in future.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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What is behind the row between Google, Facebook and Australia?
Australia is joining France and other governments in pushing Google, Facebook and other internet giants to pay news organisations.
World News|Feb 18, 2021
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The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 244 frontline health and care workers have now died.
UK News|Feb 18, 2021
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Lockdown the sequel is predictably worse
In Lockdown 1 we were passing each other socially distanced with a smile and wave, but that has given way to a more suspicious atmosphere in the follow-up lockdown, argues Nick Mann
Nick Mann|Feb 18, 2021
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