Twitter moves to limit reach of Russian govt accounts

13 Sept 14:26 Key points summarised by AI

Twitter implemented new measures to reduce the impact of Russian government propaganda by no longer recommending official accounts to users across its platform.
This policy specifically targets states that limit access to free information and are engaged in armed interstate conflict, aiming to correct a severe 'information imbalance'.
The move follows Moscow's actions to restrict access to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram within Russia, as the country intensifies censorship surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.