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World Service,30 Aug 2024,26 mins

Social media platform X suspended in Brazil

World Business Report

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The social media platform X has been suspended in Brazil. A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension" across the country. The row began in April, with the judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation. In Libya the head of the central bank has fled the country in fear of his life. Sadiq Al Kabir and his senior staff claim they were forced to leave following death threats by militias. Oil production has fallen by more than 60% as fields are closed in a tit-for-tat action And as the first tickets are released for the Oasis reunion tour, our presenter Devina Gupta asks NME magazine music journalist whether a worldwide tour is on the cards…

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