MEPs have given a mixed reaction to Mark Zuckerberg’s plans to overhaul content moderation on Meta platforms, replacing fact-checkers with user-driven “community notes” due to perceived political bias. S&D MEPs urge Meta to fulfill EU obligations under the Digital Services Act and Code of Practice on Disinformation, expressing concerns about potential negative effects on content moderation. ECR MEPs welcome the move, emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech and user empowerment in online content moderation, calling for a user-driven model and the protection of open dialogue and freedom of expression in European policy-making.
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Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at £1 million-plus
In the past five years, Britain has seen a 33% increase in million-pound homes, with a total of 702,580 properties now valued at £1 million or more. London led this surge, with 349,068 million-pound homes, while the rest of the UK experienced a 1% decline in such properties. Despite some regional variations, the return-to-work movement has driven increased demand for city living, resulting in 5,000 homes crossing the million-pound threshold in London in 2024. Full...
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