Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used ‘to organise and carry out terrorist acts’.
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The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan
The hardline rulers have previously announced local blackouts as part of attempts to combat ‘immoral activities’.
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Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?
Telecommunications down after Taliban authorities cut fibre-optic connections in several provinces to prevent ‘vice’.
YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension
Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump’s suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol.
UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality
Irish rapper was charged over displaying Hezbollah flag during a London concert last year.
Russia’s law against books by ‘foreign agents’ signals tightening grip
Before the new censorship legislation came into force, some authors reportedly enjoyed a brief spike in sales.
From: NewsFeed
Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk row as show returns
US TV host Jimmy Kimmel said it was ‘never his intention’ to make light of the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Published On 24 Sep 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC with emotional monologue: Key takeaways
As Kimmel returns, he addressed the controversy that led major station groups to drop his late-night show.
From: NewsFeed
Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family after release
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was reunited with his family on Tuesday following his release,
Published On 23 Sep 2025
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Does US’s communications agency have power to regulate Kimmel’s speech?
Experts say FCC may have overstepped in calling for action over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk murder.
Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’
Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.
