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Facebook cops a grilling from Australian Senators

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4 years ago

July 30, 2021

Australian senators are questioning why Facebook isn’t tougher on anti-vax content that is present on the social media platform following a number of protests over the weekend.

The country’s Labor party is warning the company that “it has serious questions to answer” when it comes to its activities in Australia.

It comes as the latest Senate Hearing Committee into foreign interference on social media gets set to take evidence from Google and Twitter today.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young told the New Daily “despite all its claims of acting to stem the publication of false information, the platform clearly continues to be used to spread misinformation”.

Facebook has defended its actions, saying it deleted numerous posts last week that were being used to organise anti-vax protests.

The Senate Committee was initially formed to deal with foreign interference through platforms like TikTok.

But recent events have prompted the members to shift their attention onto the spread of lies, misinformation, and hate speech on social media sites.

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France receives lowest credit rating due to crisis

France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

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55 minutes ago

September 13, 2025

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France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

In Short:
– Fitch Ratings downgraded France’s credit rating to A+, citing political instability and fiscal challenges.
– New Prime Minister Lecornu must secure budget approval amidst rising deficit and potential no-confidence vote.

Fitch Ratings has downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+, the lowest ever recorded, amid ongoing political and fiscal challenges.

The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister François Bayrou was removed in a vote of no confidence regarding his €44 billion austerity plan.

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, marking the fifth leadership change in under two years.

Fitch highlighted political instability as a key factor undermining fiscal reforms, with France’s debt now at €3.3 trillion, or 113.9% of GDP.

The budget deficit increased to 5.8% of GDP and is expected to rise, posing challenges ahead.

Political Instability

The new prime minister faces a divided parliament and must secure budget approval by October 7.

The far-left plans a no-confidence vote against Lecornu, complicating further cooperation on legislative reforms, with S&P Global hinting at a potential downgrade.

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Trump moves to fast-track removal of Fed governor Lisa Cook

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20 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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The White House is set to fast-track a ruling on firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, just days before the crucial FOMC meeting.

The move comes as markets reel from surging inflation, weak jobless data, and global currency shifts, raising questions about the Fed’s independence and the stability of policy decisions.

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ANZ job cuts spark banking clash

ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.

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3 days ago

September 10, 2025

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ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.

ANZ has announced plans to cut 3,500 staff and 1,000 contractors over the next year, triggering a fierce debate between business leaders, unions, and government about the future of Australia’s banking sector.

The decision raises wider questions about the resilience of the business community and the role of politics, productivity, and technology in shaping employment.

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