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Twitter suspends fake Black pro-Trump accounts

14 Sept 11:58 Key points summarised by AI

Twitter suspended numerous fake accounts impersonating Black Americans who support President Trump, which had rapidly gained thousands of followers.
These accounts engaged in "digital blackface," using images of real people to deceive users and manipulate public opinion.
The suspensions align with Twitter's rules against platform manipulation, specifically targeting accounts that artificially amplify information or deceive about their identity and intent.
This action highlights social media platforms' ongoing efforts to combat disinformation campaigns and safeguard election integrity, learning from past issues.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.