Restricting internet access not only restricts communication with the outside world, but also limits protesters’ ability to mobilise, plan and communicate among each other. Encrypted messaging apps and platforms often function as tools for organising rallies, sharing protest locations, and circulating calls to action.
The Grammy-winning singer says her “heart is broken” after the two deaths and she asks for privacy.
The French president names the EU’s former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.
The government hopes the legislation will reduce dependence on the US, but has drawn criticism from environmental groups.