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Reddit beat X to become the fifth most popular social platform in the UK

Reddit became the fifth most popular social network in the UK, overtaking X with 22.9 million users. YouTube topped the ranking with 44 million users, while X lost 8% of its audience over the year.

The American online discussion platform Reddit was ahead of X and became the fifth most popular social network in the UK.

About it writes The Guardian with reference to Ofcom, reports UNN.

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In May of this year, Reddit, where users discuss topics in thematic communities, was visited by 22.9 million British adults, while X – 22.1 million. These metrics make Reddit the fastest growing major social platform in the UK.

If we compare the statistics with the same period in 2023, the increase in traffic was 47%. This jump has lifted Reddit above LinkedIn and X in the ranking of platforms, where YouTube now ranks first. YouTube has overtaken Facebook, attracting more than 44 million adult users.

Reddit, known for its dedicated audience calling itself "Redditors," probably got a boost thanks to an update to Google's search algorithm this year.

Google's latest algorithm update in the first half of 2024 significantly increased Reddit's organic traffic. I think this has significantly affected the growth of the platform

– said Farhad Divecha, director of the British digital marketing agency AccuraCast.

Ofcom also suggested that the changes may have been caused by adjusting the access of third-party apps to Reddit content, which forced users of such apps to go to the platform's official website.

In addition, the regulator drew attention to the publicity surrounding Reddit's entry into the stock market in March of this year. At the same time, X's popularity has declined: the platform's reach has fallen by 8% since May last year.

X faced criticism over content moderation standards after the platform was acquired by Elon Musk in 2022, as well as competition from Threads, a competitor to X launched by Mark Zuckerberg in July 2023.

Data from Ofcom, cited in the country's annual Digital Habits report, showed that 4 out of 10 UK adults say they have experienced misinformation or deep fakes, with most of these cases occurring online.

The disinformation survey, based on a survey of more than 4,000 British adults, also found that 3 out of 10 adults believe that there is one group of people who jointly control the world, and the same number believe that there is "strong evidence" of election fraud in the UK.

Threads and BlueSky lure X users

Users of the social network x massively switch to BlueSky and threads from Meta, which caused concern to Elon Musk. Last week, it announced a new ability to hide likes and reposts, explaining that it has a "cleaner" interface.

Since the purchase of X in 2022, the platform has become full of unnecessary information and advertising. Meanwhile, BlueSky is actively increasing its audience, and Meta is concerned about the network's competitive advantage among former Twitter users.

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November 28, 2024
Australia has passed a law prohibiting access to social networks for minors under the age of 16

The Australian Parliament has passed a law banning access to social networks for people under the age of 16. Platforms face a fine of up to 3 32.1 million for violating them.

The Law was adopted by the Chambers of the House of Representatives of both parties. Instagram Facebook, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are all fined up to 32.1 million dollars (about 30.5 million euros) for platforms such as Yak X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Passes UNN with reference to SWI.

Australia's parliament has passed the world's first law banning social media for children under the age of 16 and calling on tech companies to strengthen security before an as-yet-unspecified deadline. the bill was approved by both houses with the support of both parties.

I want to be honest, the law is to bite the company of social media in the city of rozumnih zachiv, so that young people can get into the mother of the region records. Instagram Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will process fines in the amount of up to 32.1 million dollars (approximately 30.5 million euros) for platforms such as Yak X, Facebook, and TikTok.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told lawmakers that "all serious governments" are fighting the impact of social media on young people, and the leaders he spoke to praised Australia's initiative on the issue.

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Earlier, UNN reported that tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social networks. Companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.

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November 28, 2024
Russian troops operated torture chamber for Ukrainians in Belarus in 2022, media reports

Russian troops operated a torture chamber in Belarus in the spring of 2022, the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) reported on Nov. 28. Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians abducted from Ukraine were reportedly held there.

The chamber was located on Belarusian government-owned property in the town of Naroulia, not far from the border with Ukraine, according to BIC.

The Russian military has reportedly set up a camp in Naroulia for people captured in Kyiv Oblast during the early stages of the full-scale war.

In comments to BIC, human rights activists described the Naroulia camp as a place where the treatment of civilian hostages “was among the most brutal.”

Lawyer Yulia Polekhina, working with the Sich human rights group, said that prisoners were tortured there.

Polekhina’s words echo those of former prisoners who went through Naroulia.

“They beat up civilians there really hard. One could hear constant screaming there,” said Bohdan Lysenko, a soldier with the Ukrainian Armed Forces who was captured by the Russian military and brought to the camp in March 2022, in a comment to BIC.

According to the investigation, the camp was located in the compound owned by Pripyatski Alyans on Kamsamolskaya Street. Owned by the Belarusian state, the company conducts catering and food procurement for regional institutions.

The company did not comment on the allegations and advised to contact local authorities for more information.

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The Reckoning Project, the Ukrainian-American organization that records human rights violations, suggests that the actions of the Russian military in Naroulia may indicate a violation of the Geneva Convention provisions, which prohibit forced displacement of civilians and ban keeping military personnel and civilians at the same detention center.

The Russian military was reportedly present at the location at least until early May 2022.

Russia has terrorized Ukrainians in torture chambers across the occupied territories, with previous reports indicating the use of this tactic in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, as well as the previously occupied areas of Kherson Oblast.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko provided Belarus territory for Russia to launch the all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022. Belarus hosted Russian troops, served as a launchpad for Russian missile attacks against Ukraine, and supplied weapons to the Kremlin.

Belarus also took part in the abduction of Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories.

November 28, 2024
Wants to disrupt Trump’s peace efforts: Zelensky explained why Putin is waving his “hazel tree”

The president of Ukraine said that Putin is demonstrating oreshnik missiles to disrupt Trump's future peace efforts. According to Zelensky, the Russian dictator is trying to escalate the situation in order to force the United States to accept Russia's conditions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is waving a "hazel tree" only to disrupt the peaceful efforts of US President Donald Trump, Reports UNN.

"Today in Kazakhstan, Putin again advertised his missiles-his readiness to kill and destroy. to the thousands of missiles that have already hit Ukraine, Putin obviously wants to add thousands more. He doesn't need an end to this war," Zelensky said in his evening address.

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The president of Ukraine added that moreover, Putin wants to prevent others from ending this war.

"He can wave his" hazel tree " now only in order to thwart the efforts of President Trump, which will definitely be after the inauguration. Putin wants to escalate the situation now so that President Trump does not succeed – so that he cannot end the war," Zelensky stressed.

He also added that "Putin is the only culprit of this war and the only one who believes in war. And that is why Putin's escalation now is pressure to later force the president of America to agree to Russia's conditions.

The journalists were shown the wreckage of the "Oreshnik" used by russia to attack DniproNov 24 2024, 03:59 PM • 42724 views

November 28, 2024
Why Putin’s threats don’t signal an imminent nuclear strike and what the West thinks

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November 28, 2024
Mick Schumacher leaves Mercedes for new WEC challenge

The son of the legendary Michael Schumacher is leaving the position of reserve driver of Mercedes after the 2024 season. the driver decided to focus on performing in the World Endurance Championship with the Alpine team.

The son of seven-time German world champion Michael Schumacher is leaving Formula 1 completely after this season. Earlier, Mick Schumacher was refused to perform. Passes UNN with reference to Stern.

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Mick Schumacher will step down as Mercedes ' reserve driver at the end of the 2024 season. The 25 – year-old son of Kaiser (record-breaking world champion Michael Schumacher-Ed.) decided to fully devote himself to his future ambitions.

Mick Schumacher said that he:

I am grateful for the ideas I have received over the past two years. They definitely made me a more experienced driver, because I got to know the technical side better

But it is difficult to watch the races of these cars without sitting in the cab yourself, the athlete added.

I want to focus on racing 100 percent again. I want to fully devote myself to the sporting aspect of racing

Mick Schumacher explained.

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The young German driver, having spent two years in the "Silver Arrows" (in the Mercedes team – Ed.), decided to fully focus on the WEC (World Endurance Championship), announcing on social networks that his collaboration with the French manufacturer Alpine Elf Endurance Team will continue next year.

Several times during this season, Schumacher was considered a possible candidate for a place in Formula 1, first as a teammate of Pierre Gasly at Alpine, and then as a partner of Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber, but later the choice fell on newcomer Jack Duhan and Gabriel Bortoleto.

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November 28, 2024
Netherlands hands over 3 Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine

The Netherlands delivered three new Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Nov. 28.

"This saves lives and protects vital infrastructure. It is and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression," Brekelmans said on social media.

Kyiv has been calling on its partners to provide additional air defense assets as Russia intensifies its strikes against cities ahead of winter.

Russia launched nearly 100 drones and 90 missiles against Ukraine overnight on Nov. 28, targeting energy infrastructure. Additional emergency blackouts were introduced across the country following the attack.

"I am grateful to Minister Brekelmans and the Dutch government for strengthening Ukrainian air defense capabilities," Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

Ukraine has received at least three Patriot systems from Germany and one from the U.S. Other countries, like the Netherlands and Spain, delivered individual launchers or missiles.

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The U.S. and the Netherlands also pledged in June to deliver one additional system each. Romania transferred a Patriot to Ukraine too after the donation was finally approved in early September.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 27 that key commitments from NATO's July summit in Washington, including air defense systems and other military support, have not yet been fully implemented.

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November 28, 2024
Wreckage of Russian x-55 cruise missile found in Kiev: impressive photos

Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service found the remains of a Russian aviation cruise missile x-55 in one of the districts of Kiev. Rescuers warn about the danger and remind you not to touch suspicious objects.

Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service found the remains of a Russian aviation cruise missile x-55 in one of the districts of the capital, reports UNN with reference to the state emergency service.

According to rescuers, the wreckage, although it did not establish a direct threat to the population, could have become dangerous without surgical intervention.

In addition, the State Emergency Service reminded all citizens:

– if you see a suspicious object, do not approach or touch it;

– immediately report the discovery by calling "101";

– remember that what seems safe can hide deadly danger.

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November 28, 2024
Zelenskyy signs historic tax increase in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 11416-d on a historic tax increase.

Source: website of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament)

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November 28, 2024
Man City ‘alarm bells ringing’ as psychiatrist enlisted to assess if Guardiola has ‘lost his mind’

The Manchester City “alarm bells are ringing” after Feyenoord’s comeback draw followed five consecutive defeats and a psychiatrist has been enlisted to assess whether Pep Guardiola “has lost his mind”.

Feyenoord came back from 3-0 down to claim a dramatic Champions League draw at the Etihad on Tuesday on the back of the Citizens being thrashed 4-0 by Tottenham on Sunday.

City have been without key players for much of the season, with Guardiola using that as a caveat for their poor performances and results, and former Man Utd chief scout Mick Brown claims injuries have sounded “alarm bells” among the players, who are now starting to “panic” in games.

Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Ruben Dias have missed a combined 32 games through injury this season.

“There are lots of marginal issues that end up building into a bigger problem,” Brown told Football Insider.

“That, in my judgement, is the biggest issue at Man City at the moment.

“You’ve had De Bruyne out injured, you’ve had Stones out, you’ve had Dias out, and you’ve got Rodri out. Those are four world-class players.

“If you think any team is good enough to lose four of their best players and be as good as they were before that, then I don’t know what to say.

“But what happens, more than just missing those players, in the impact on the team’s confidence.

“When balls used to go past players, they knew they had their teammates behind them to deal with it.

“All of a sudden, these aren’t being dealt with quite so effectively. Then everybody starts to panic.

“From there, it can be a bit of a downward spiral until you manage to turn things around.

“It can happen that quickly, confidence gets sucked out of a team and then alarm bells start ringing because that affects everything they do.

“The same is the case for every team in the world, and Man City are experiencing it now.”

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Guardiola sparked concern when City’s draw with Feyenoord he was pictured clawing at his head and face before appearing on camera with scratches and a bloody cut on his nose.

The Spaniard brushed off his appearance in interviews, quipping about “self-harm” caused by a long nail.

And Mundo Deportivo (via Sporting Witness) decided to enlist the help of Enric Armengou, professor of psychiatry at the Abat CEU University in Barcelona, to ease concerns.

“What happened with Guardiola speaks of the level of anxiety he has, but it is a specific event in moments of maximum tension,” he said.

“His behaviour was that of a man who is at his limit and regulated himself by hurting himself. Others might throw their notebook against the bench or kick a bottle.

“We should not give the matter greater significance because it was a moment of anger, which has no signs, due to the known antecedents, that it is a trend, so it should not be a problem.

“You cannot blame him for lack of sensitivity with problems of this type, he simply expressed himself with irony.

“I don’t think we can talk about a problem of that kind (loss of self-control). It would be excessive, otherwise we would see him with that behaviour in other areas. He is a man who lives the matches with intensity, but we have no evidence that he has ever lost his mind.”

November 28, 2024