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A woman holds a sign in Russian that says "I'm against censorship."

New internet laws in Russia — and US tech giants’ acquiescence — spell trouble for dissenting voices

Technology

US tech giant Google has been accused of over-complying with censorship requests from the Russian government, such as removing YouTube videos posted by an opposition figure and a controversial rapper.

Three female Google workers hold protest signs with black lettering.

Google workers around the world protest its corporate culture

Media
European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager stands at a podium with a screen behind her reading "Antitrust: Google Android."

Google hit with record $5 billion EU antitrust fine

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