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In a letter to Netflix, the senators pointed to comments by Chinese author Liu Cixin about China’s clampdown on Uighurs.
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From harmful health advice to rumours and conspiracy theories, disinformation is hampering the fight against COVID-19.
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Social media app’s Chinese parent ByteDance says it will retain majority stake in TikTok,...
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Interactive wins Digital Project of the Year in awards honouring excellence in covering ethnicity, diversity and race.
US order to register AJ+ as foreign agent criticised; appears to be a condition by UAE to normalise ties with Israel.
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Journalists attacked, arrested or killed in 21 protests between January and June of this year, UNESCO said.
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Churails has been lauded for breaking new ground, smashing stereotypes and putting women at the centre of its story.
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Delhi assembly’s panel on peace and harmony to seek Ajit Mohan’s response over allegations of ‘incriminating material’.
Powered by activists and journalists on Telegram, Belarusian protesters complete a month on the streets.
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Film’s China opening hobbled by government ban on major media coverage following overseas social media backlash.
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Trade minister says authorities were acting on evidence in relation to an investigation into foreign interference.
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It is about using speech to reaffirm domination.
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European Commission urges Facebook, Google, Twitter and others to do more to abide by 2018 self-regulation agreement.