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CNN Quits Facebook in Australia Citing Defamation Risk from Public Comments on Posts

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CNN Quits Facebook in Australia Citing Defamation Risk from Public Comments on Posts

CNN stated that it has stopped posting articles on its Facebook page in Australia on the grounds that the court ruled that publishers are responsible for defamation in public comments and that the social media company refused to help it ban comments in the country. This move makes AT&T’s CNN the first major news organization since the Australian High Court ruled this month that publishers are legally responsible for comments posted below stories, even if the stories themselves are not defamatory.

CNN is not prominent in Australian media consumption, but if other media follow suit, this decision may have repercussions throughout the industry. CNN stated that Facebook rejected a request to help CNN and other publishers ban public comments in the country after the ruling. A CNN spokeswoman said in a statement: “We are disappointed that Facebook has once again failed to ensure that its platform becomes a place for credible news reports and users to have fruitful conversations about current events.”

She added that CNN will continue to publish content on Australia’s own platform. A Facebook spokesperson said that recent court decisions indicate that Australia’s defamation law needs to be reformed, and the company looks forward to “more clarity and certainty in this regard.” “Although we are unable to provide legal guidance to CNN, we have provided them with the latest information on using the tools we provide to help publishers manage reviews,” the spokesperson said. Facebook said it provides a number of features for publishers and other users to restrict who can comment on posts. It and CNN did not provide details of the discussion that led to CNN’s decision.

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According to industry data, social media is the main channel for publishing content in Australia, and about two-thirds of the country’s 25 million people use Facebook. A report from the University of Canberra stated that by 2021, about one-third of the country’s population will use Facebook to get news.

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

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Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

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On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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