YouTube has announced that it will comply with a court decision to block access to 32 video links in Hong Kong. The ban is in response to a government application granted by the Court of Appeal to prohibit a protest anthem called ‘Glory to Hong Kong.’ Critics argue that this decision poses a threat to freedoms in Hong Kong and raises concerns about the city’s international reputation as a financial hub.
The Indian government has temporarily halted around 177 social media accounts and web links in relation to the ongoing farmers’ protest. These actions were taken under Section 69A of the IT Act, following orders from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Elon Musk’s microblogging website X, earlier known as Twitter, has responded to the accounts blocked on its platform, disagreeing with the order and stating that it will challenge it.
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Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, faced criticism for endorsing an Israeli academic who described Israel’s operation in Gaza as a ‘textbook genocide’. After sharing the video on social media, Lineker was temporarily suspended by the BBC. He later expressed support for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Lineker’s actions have drawn backlash, including accusations of ignorance. The BBC highlighted the importance of presenters maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and impartiality on social media.
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France’s highest administrative court rejected an appeal against the ban on pro-Palestinian protests. The court stated that it is the responsibility of local authorities to assess the risks to public order. The ban was challenged on grounds of infringing on freedom of expression and assembly. However, the court concluded that given the tensions and rise in antisemitism in France, protests supporting Hamas could generate disturbances to public order.
