Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.
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Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.
Dark arts in Hollywood – how the powerful publicity smear machine changed
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.
Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’ ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.
The ‘anti-Trump’ numbers man who may force the UK to take a side
The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.
Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades.
‘There’s never been a spotlight like this’: Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump’s vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island’s elections.
Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban
Sunday’s decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu’s supporters in the capital Bucharest.
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy ‘transition’
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.