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YouTube expands block of Russian state media to apply globally

23 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

YouTube has broadened its ban on Russian state-linked media channels to apply internationally, extending beyond its initial block in Europe.
This global restriction aligns with YouTube's guidelines prohibiting content that denies, minimizes, or trivializes well-documented violent events, specifically targeting misinformation regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The blocked content includes denials of the invasion or claims that it is merely a peacekeeping operation.
This move is part of a wider response by Western governments and tech firms, with YouTube's parent company, Google, also having paused most commercial activities and ad services in Russia.

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.