KOR-
France Considered Blocking Social Media to Curb Protests French President Emmanuel Macron previously blamed social media for nationwide protests that escalated into civil unrest, stating that "social media damages our democracy." Politico Europe reported on October 27, citing officials from the Prime Minister's Office and telecommunications companies, that the French Interior Ministry contacted telecom providers ahead of the protests on October 24 to block social media and even mobile internet access in specific areas. SBS Oct 28, 2026 1:20 AM
-
Midday Voter Turnout in Israel's General Election Hits Record High Amid Concerns Over Non-Acceptance of Results Amid the high turnout, the ruling bloc is staking everything on rallying its base, while the opposition has warned of the possibility that Prime Minister Netanyahu may refuse to accept the election results. SBS Oct 28, 2026 1:19 AM
-
Tariff on Canada Backfires as US Aluminum Prices Surge According to the U.S. daily The Wall Street Journal on the 27th , about 70% of U.S. SBS Oct 28, 2026 1:15 AM
