Facebook news around the world

Here's a summary of some of the top Facebook news from around the world:

United States

• Facebook's Oversight Board, a group of independent experts, has ruled that the company was justified in suspending former President Donald Trump's account after the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: The New York Times)
• Facebook has launched a new feature called "Facebook News" in the US, which aggregates news articles from various sources and allows users to follow their favorite news outlets. (Source: The Verge)
• A group of Facebook employees has written an open letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, criticizing the company's handling of misinformation and calling for more transparency and accountability. (Source: The Washington Post)

Europe

• The European Union's top court has ruled that Facebook's data transfer agreements with the US are invalid, potentially affecting the way the company handles user data. (Source: Reuters)
• Facebook has agreed to pay a €2.3 million fine to the French data protection authority, CNIL, for violating EU data protection rules. (Source: BBC News)
• A group of European lawmakers has written to Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, expressing concerns about the company's handling of disinformation and calling for more action to combat online hate speech. (Source: Euractiv)

Asia

• Facebook has launched a new feature called "Facebook Pay" in India, which allows users to make payments and send money to friends and family. (Source: The Hindu)
• The Indian government has ordered Facebook to take down several accounts and pages that were spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Times of India)
• Facebook has partnered with the Japanese government to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting digital literacy and online safety among young people. (Source: Nikkei Asia)

Latin America

• Facebook has launched a new feature called "Facebook Marketplace" in Mexico, which allows users to buy and sell goods and services locally. (Source: El Financiero)
• The Brazilian government has launched an investigation into Facebook's handling of misinformation and disinformation during the country's recent presidential election. (Source: Folha de S.Paulo)
• Facebook has partnered with the Colombian government to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting digital literacy and online safety among young people. (Source: El Tiempo)

Africa

• Facebook has launched a new feature called "Facebook Marketplace" in South Africa, which allows users to buy and sell goods and services locally. (Source: Business Day)
• The Nigerian government has ordered Facebook to take down several accounts and pages that were spreading misinformation about the country's COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Punch)
• Facebook has partnered with the Kenyan government to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting digital literacy and online safety among young people. (Source: The Star)

These are just a few examples of the top Facebook news from around the world. If you'd like more information or specific news from a particular region, feel free to ask!