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Facebook blocks news content in Australia in row over proposed media law

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Australian and global news organisations had their content removed from Facebook pages in Australia over a new law that would make digital platforms pay for content.

Added on the 18/02/2021 08:12:43 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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