The Latest Breaking News from Facebook

Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter

Meta says that policy and programming obstacles have delayed the rollout of secure messaging on the app

A video reported to show trucks transporting Russian ballistic missiles in Niger has been widely circulating amongst West African Facebook and TikTok users since August 11. It turns out, however, that the video was filmed in the Republic of the Congo, not Niger, and shows trucks transporting storage tanks.

The social media handles of independent news website Gaon Savera were blocked this week. The website’s Twitter account was withheld in India on Tuesday, and its Facebook page has been inaccessible since Monday.

The social media platform’s move comes as wildfires continue to burn across Canada

Whether they like it or not, news publishers rely on social media to distribute their content. And the relationship with the platforms is looking increasingly dysfunctional.

Amid the wildfire crisis in the Northwest Territories and the Aug. 16 order to evacuate its capital city, Yellowknife, the outcry over Meta’s Canadian news block has reached new heights. The issue has become even more pressing as evacuees face challenges getting essential updates.

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has announced a new desktop version of its text-based app Threads as Mark Zuckerberg competes with X (Twitter)

Minister of DES, stated his willingness to ask the courts to order Facebook to stop operating by the end of this month.