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Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook

2 Oct 14:06 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin intensified a crackdown on media, blocking Facebook and Twitter, and signed a law criminalizing the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems "fake" reports about the war in Ukraine.
The new legislation imposes prison sentences of up to 15 years for those spreading information that contradicts the Russian government's narrative on the conflict, forcing many foreign and independent Russian outlets to pause or suspend operations.
The state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, cited alleged "discrimination" against Russian state media by Facebook and the publication of "false information" by foreign news sources as reasons for the blocks and restrictions.
This move is part of a broader effort to establish tighter controls over information, silencing dissent and preventing the domestic audience from accessing independent reports on the invasion of Ukraine, with authorities also raiding human rights organizations.

Yesterday 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.