How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram
55 years, 2 months ago

How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram

Wired  

It was an opportunity too good for Meta to ignore: On January 19, TikTok, one of its biggest social media rivals, was set to go dark across the United States when a new national security law went into effect. The tech giant made a flurry of design tweaks, rolled out new features, and ran Instagram has scaled back its in-app shopping initiatives in recent years, but on Friday, Meta showed off a new feature that appears to be directly ripped from TikTok Shop, TikTok’s widely successful ecommerce platform. Right before TikTok stopped working for roughly 14 hours on Saturday, some people reported that among the last things they saw on the platform were TikTok’s Ad Library, a transparency tool that allows anyone to search what paid campaigns are running on the platform, shows that Meta ran dozens of On Facebook, a number of people reported seeing a different promotion appear on their news feeds last week, encouraging them to link their TikTok accounts to their Facebook pages. “Build your social presence across apps by showing your TikTok profile link and follower count on your Facebook Page,” one version of the message read. The prompt appears to be connected to a feature Meta launched last month that allows users to display their YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram handles and follower counts on Facebook.

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TikTok Becomes Tool Of Choice In Cat-And-Mouse Between Migrant Smugglers And Authorities
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1 week, 1 day ago

TikTok Becomes Tool Of Choice In Cat-And-Mouse Between Migrant Smugglers And Authorities

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MEXICO CITY — The videos roll through TikTok in 30-second flashes. As she gained more contacts on both sides of the border, she began connecting people from across the Americas with a network of smugglers to sneak them across borders and eventually into the U.S. Like many smugglers, she would take videos of migrants speaking to the …

'Time Away': TikTok enables parents to set screen time limits for teens
2 weeks ago

'Time Away': TikTok enables parents to set screen time limits for teens

Firstpost  

The feature, set for immediate launch in the EU with the US to follow later, allows parents to set time limits or establish time windows for being on TikTok, the company said in a statement on its website TikTok on Tuesday said that parents will now be able to limit screen times for teen users to prevent overexposure to the …

TikTok accuses Australia of favouritism in social media crackdown, targets YouTube’s special treatment
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3 weeks ago

TikTok accuses Australia of favouritism in social media crackdown, targets YouTube’s special treatment

Live Mint  

TikTok has strongly criticised the Australian government for exempting YouTube from a sweeping social media crackdown that will see under-16s banned from most platforms, reported Bloomberg. Meta’s submission stated that the special treatment afforded to YouTube “makes a mockery of the government’s stated intention to protect young people.” However, TikTok’s response has been the most outspoken, reflecting its frustration that …

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost
3 weeks, 5 days ago

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost

Firstpost  

TikTok is facing a US law that ordered the company to break off from its Chinese owner ByteDance or otherwise be banned in the United States over national security concerns regarding the data it gathers on users Instagram is considering rolling out a new app exclusively for its short-form video feature Reels. The development comes as TikTok’s future in the …

Instagram May Launch Separate App for Reels: Report
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Instagram May Launch Separate App for Reels: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Instagram is reportedly considering launching a separate app for its short-form video feature, Reels, in light of TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States. Last year, former US President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, to sell to a US owner or shut down. While signing the order, Trump suggested that the US government should be a half …

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

Wired  

Lauren Goode: That is one of the hardest languages to learn, so godspeed to you. Well, we're going to go to one that's fully based in China, definitely does not have servers in the United States to the extent that TikTok does. In fact, we're going to be posting memes and jokes about saying goodbye to our trusted Chinese spy." …

Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times
2 months ago

Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times

Raw Story  

by Julie JAMMOT Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app's future remains uncertain in the United States. After officially increasing the allowed length of videos and adding a new editing tool, Meta recently began letting TikTok creators earn as much as $5,000 over the course of three months for posting "Reels" to Facebook …

Meta lures TikTok users in USA to Instagram and Facebook by offering cash rewards and other deals
2 months ago

Meta lures TikTok users in USA to Instagram and Facebook by offering cash rewards and other deals

Op India  

Taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding TikTok in the USA, Meta has announced a program under which cash rewards will be given to eligible TikTok creators for posting reels on Facebook and Instagram. The TikTok creators will reportedly also get access to the Facebook Content Monetisation program which allows creators to earn for their videos, photos, and text posts on …

Instagram and Musk’s X tout new video tools on TikTok ban day
2 months ago

Instagram and Musk’s X tout new video tools on TikTok ban day

Hindustan Times  

Instagram announced a new video editing app, called Edits, on the same day that rival video service TikTok briefly went dark in response to a federal ban. Instagram, part of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network empire, announced the new software just hours after TikTok shut off its service in the US following the implementation of a new national security law. TikTok …

TikTok ban sparks outrage, branded as 'PR Stunt' by social media users
2 months ago

TikTok ban sparks outrage, branded as 'PR Stunt' by social media users

India Today  

The controversy surrounding TikTok’s temporary ban in the U.S. has ignited heated debates online, with many users calling it a blatant public relations move. In an official statement, TikTok said, “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing …

Is the Tiktok ban lifted? American users report being able to access the app again after it went dark
2 months ago

Is the Tiktok ban lifted? American users report being able to access the app again after it went dark

Daily Mail  

Hope may be on the horizon for millions of TikTok users as the social media platform has shown the first signs of recovery following its dramatic shutdown. TikTok appears to be 'back online' after some users report regaining access to the social media platform - with limited functionality - after the app went dark early Sunday. TikTok appears to be …

'Terrifying': Critics Blast TikTok For 'Sucking Up To Trump' In Notice Of U.S. Ban
2 months ago

'Terrifying': Critics Blast TikTok For 'Sucking Up To Trump' In Notice Of U.S. Ban

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Social media users in the U.S. fumed over TikTok’s shoutout to President-elect Donald Trump after the platform, which went dark late Saturday, weighed in on a federal ban that it described as “unfortunately” barring people from using the app. “TikTok having a banner pop up for all US users pretty much saying ‘TikTok is banned now sorry …

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app
2 months ago

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. TikTok stopped working in the United States late on Saturday and disappeared from Apple and Google app …

TikTok goes dark for US users, while Trump signals he will save it
2 months ago

TikTok goes dark for US users, while Trump signals he will save it

Live Mint  

TikTok started going dark for 170 million American users in an unprecedented display of the U.S.-China divide over technology and national security. TikTok Chief Executive Shou Chew is scheduled to attend Trump’s inauguration, along with U.S. tech luminaries including Mark Zuckerberg, whose Meta Platforms owns TikTok rival Instagram. In recent days, Chinese officials have internally discussed options including allowing a …

TikTok goes dark in US; disappears from Apple, Google app stores
2 months ago

TikTok goes dark in US; disappears from Apple, Google app stores

Hindustan Times  

TikTok has stopped working for users in the United States and disappeared from the Apple and Google app stores as the law banning the social media platform takes effect on Sunday. TikTok ban in US: Amid going dark in the States, the social media platform told its users to “Please stay tuned!”. “Please stay tuned!” Ahead of his January 20 …

TikTok Restores Service For U.S. Users Based On Trump's Promised Executive Order
2 months ago

TikTok Restores Service For U.S. Users Based On Trump's Promised Executive Order

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office. While the company that runs TikTok in the U.S. said on X …

TikTok ban comes into effect in US, users can no longer access video-sharing app
2 months ago

TikTok ban comes into effect in US, users can no longer access video-sharing app

India Today  

TikTok went offline in the US, after a new law banning it came into force on Sunday. Several screenshots of the app, which has over 170 million users in the US, shared on social media showed a message on the short-video platform stating that a law banning TikTok had been enacted, with the message, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now". …

Instagram rolls out TikTok-like features amid uncertainty about rival’s future
2 months ago

Instagram rolls out TikTok-like features amid uncertainty about rival’s future

CNN  

New York CNN — Instagram has rolled out a number of updates in recent days that appear to be aimed at attracting TikTok users while the short-video app’s future remains in limbo. On Saturday, Mosseri said Instagram will increase the maximum length for Reels videos from 90 seconds to three minutes — following the lead of TikTok, which began pushing …

Here Are Top 5 Alternatives To TikTok As It Looks Ahead At Delistment From App Stores
2 months, 1 week ago

Here Are Top 5 Alternatives To TikTok As It Looks Ahead At Delistment From App Stores

ABP News  

The possibility of a permanent TikTok ban is no longer just a rumour for the app's 170 million users in the United States. Top 5 Alternatives To TikTok RedNote RedNote, a Chinese app, has seen a dramatic surge in popularity, currently holding the top spot in the Apple App Store’s “Top Free Apps” category. While RedNote's popularity continues to climb, …

How TikTok Creators Are Preparing For A Ban On 'A Really Special Platform'
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

How TikTok Creators Are Preparing For A Ban On 'A Really Special Platform'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Big changes could be coming for TikTok influencers in the next few days. 2020 was a ‘wake-up call.’ Benjamin de Almeida, who is known as @benoftheweek on social media, said the previous efforts to ban TikTok under the Trump administration served as a “wake-up call” for him. thank you @Anthony Po for letting me judge the timothee …

Supreme Court upholds federal law leading to TikTok ban
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court upholds federal law leading to TikTok ban

Salon  

The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a federal law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell it to a non-Chinese company by Sunday or face a ban in the U.S. President Joe Biden doesn't plan to enforce the ban, set to take effect a day before he leaves office. "I expect to lose about six figures worth of income …

What dies with TikTok? As a ban looms, Americans face a cultural void
2 months, 1 week ago

What dies with TikTok? As a ban looms, Americans face a cultural void

BBC  

What dies with TikTok? But the possibility of TikTok's demise in the US has led users and creators to contemplate moving to other platforms, whether established ones in the American market like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, or newcomers like Red Note, another Chinese social media platform. "TikTok's algorithm seems to be a lot more generous", says Kay Perron, a …

TikTok ban in US? Instagram and YouTube hope to scoop TikTok users, tell employees to standby
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok ban in US? Instagram and YouTube hope to scoop TikTok users, tell employees to standby

India Today  

There is a possibility that TikTok may become inaccessible in the US this Sunday, similar to how it happened in India in 2020, because of a tussle between the US government and the Chinese company. At that time, apps like Instagram and YouTube grabbed the opportunity, offering features like Reels and Shorts, mimicking the short video format TikTok users were …

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
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2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok users in the US have reported receiving a warm welcome on other …

In US TikTok Ban, Meta and Google will emerge as true winners as they divvy up ad revenue
2 months, 1 week ago

In US TikTok Ban, Meta and Google will emerge as true winners as they divvy up ad revenue

Firstpost  

TikTok’s rapid rise, alongside the growth of Amazon, has presented a real challenge to Meta and Google. Other social media platforms like Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, and X could collectively grab 18.3 per cent of the ad spend once TikTok is out of the picture. Image Credit: Reuters A new analysis from eMarketer reveals that Meta and Google are expected …

Lessons From India's TikTok Ban: What US Can Learn From Our Homegrown Influencers
2 months, 1 week ago

Lessons From India's TikTok Ban: What US Can Learn From Our Homegrown Influencers

ABP News  

TikTok US Ban: India’s sudden ban on TikTok in 2020 offers critical insights for American users as the platform faces growing scrutiny in the United States. As the US Supreme Court deliberates a potential ban on TikTok, the Indian experience highlights key strategies for users, brands, and creators to mitigate the disruption such a ban might bring. TikTok Ban: Building …

As the clock ticks for TikTok, users can migrate to numerous alternatives
2 months, 1 week ago

As the clock ticks for TikTok, users can migrate to numerous alternatives

Salon  

TikTok's users are flocking to new alternatives in the days leading up to a possible ban in the U.S. As the Supreme Court decides the app's fate, the law that would ban TikTok could go into effect as soon as Sunday, Jan. 19. Here are some of TikTok's alternatives, explained: RedNote The most popular of the alternatives is the Chinese …

TikTok is set to be banned in the US this weekend. Here's what that actually means
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok is set to be banned in the US this weekend. Here's what that actually means

ABC  

TikTok — one of the biggest entertainment and social media platforms in the world — is due to be blocked in the United States this weekend. However, Mr Barrett says the US government is particularly worried about the social media aspect of TikTok, bringing with it the possibility of disinformation and propaganda campaigns. " Cloud service providers are also held …

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok users in the US have reported receiving a warm welcome on other …

THIS App Might Be The Next TikTok In US, 700K New Users Have Joined Within 2 Days
2 months, 1 week ago

THIS App Might Be The Next TikTok In US, 700K New Users Have Joined Within 2 Days

ABP News  

There is a lot of uncertainty in the US over the possibility whether TikTok will be banned or not. More than half a million TikTok users have joined the Chinese social media app RedNote recently, as reported by the Guardian. Often regarded as a potential IPO candidate in China, RedNote has evolved into a go-to search engine for its over …

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
2 months, 1 week ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

Deccan Chronicle  

Hong Kong: As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. Since Monday, Xiaohongshu has become the top downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. Xiaohongshu, which in English means “Little Red Book” is a Chinese …

U.S. TikTok ban: With possible ban just days away, users flock to other apps; RedNote dominates as top downloaded app
2 months, 1 week ago

U.S. TikTok ban: With possible ban just days away, users flock to other apps; RedNote dominates as top downloaded app

The Hindu  

With a possible TikTok ban just days away, many U.S. users are looking for alternative social media platforms to help them keep up with pop culture or provide the type of entertaining videos that popularised the short-form video app. Here are the different alternatives and what to know about them: Recently, some U.S. TikTok users have flocked to the Chinese …

TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’, RedNote, ahead of ban
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’, RedNote, ahead of ban

Al Jazeera  

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits. Taipei, Taiwan – As a TikTok ban looms in the United States, young Americans are flocking to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu as “TikTok refugees” in search of a similar experience. “It’s definitely funny that American teenagers are protesting the looming TikTok ban by …

A TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps available
2 months, 1 week ago

A TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps available

Associated Press  

With a possible TikTok ban just days away, many U.S. users are looking for alternative social media platforms to help them keep up with pop culture or provide the type of entertaining videos that popularized the short-form video app. Here are the different alternatives and what to know about them: Xiaohongshu, or “RedNote” Recently, some U.S. TikTok users have flocked …

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
2 months, 1 week ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. Since Monday, Xiaohongshu has become the top downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. Xiaohongshu, which in English means “Little Red Book” is a …

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok users in the US have reported receiving a warm welcome on other …

US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban
2 months, 1 week ago

US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban

Firstpost  

In addition to RedNote and Lemon8, several other video apps are also trending. Flip, a social shopping platform featuring short-form videos, is gaining attention, currently ranking at number 14 on Google’s Play Store and number four on Apple’s App Store RedNote has gained rapid momentum as TikTok users look for new platforms in the wake of the possible ban. Little …

China considering TikTok US sale to Elon Musk if company fails to fend off potential ban: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

China considering TikTok US sale to Elon Musk if company fails to fend off potential ban: Report

Hindustan Times  

China is considering an option of selling TikTok’s operations in the United States to billionaire Elon Musk, Bloomberg reported. The Supreme Court gave ByteDance a January 19 deadline to either sell TikTok or face a potential ban in the country on national security grounds. A TikTok ban is good news for other US social media platforms such as Meta Platforms' …

‘TikTok refugees’ unexpectedly turn to Chinese alternative as ban looms
2 months, 1 week ago

‘TikTok refugees’ unexpectedly turn to Chinese alternative as ban looms

LA Times  

A number of users of the video-sharing app TikTok appear to be turning to an app called RedNote — more commonly known to its majority-Chinese audience by its Chinese name, Xiaohongshu. But by embracing a Chinese social media and lifestyle app similar to Instagram, some U.S. TikTok users say they are protesting what they believe would be an unfair ban …

Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
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2 months, 1 week ago

Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban

CNN  

CNN — TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States. I might just put the phone down.” Creators bid farewell The TikTok ban could lead to a loss of income for creators, whose partnerships, monetization and followers aren’t guaranteed if they move to other platforms. “If we …

Trump claims he’ll ‘save’ TikTok - despite trying to get it banned while in office
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims he’ll ‘save’ TikTok - despite trying to get it banned while in office

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has claimed he would “save TikTok in America,” …

TikTok faces a survival test in US that began in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok faces a survival test in US that began in India

Firstpost  

The story of TikTok’s many legal challenges began in India when the country imposed a total ban on the platform in 2020 following New Delhi’s simmering geopolitical tensions with Beijing Will TikTok continue to host thousands of content creators in the US or not is up to the Supreme Court’s hearing on Friday that would either force its Chinese owner …

How influencers are preparing for a potential TikTok ban
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How influencers are preparing for a potential TikTok ban

CNN  

New York CNN — Joanne Molinaro’s life changed when she found TikTok. “And the PRC could covertly manipulate the platform to advance its geopolitical interests and harm the United States.” The court appeared likely to uphold the law and allow the ban to go into effect, with both liberal and conservative justices directing a series of tough and skeptical questions …

How influencers are preparing for a potential TikTok ban
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How influencers are preparing for a potential TikTok ban

CNN  

New York CNN — Joanne Molinaro’s life changed when she found TikTok. “And the PRC could covertly manipulate the platform to advance its geopolitical interests and harm the United States.” The court appeared likely to uphold the law and allow the ban to go into effect, with both liberal and conservative justices directing a series of tough and skeptical questions …

The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker by the Day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker by the Day

Wired  

This is proving to be a monumental week on the tech and politics beat. On Tuesday, Meta announced that it would be ending its third-party fact-checking program and cutting down its rules barring hate speech in a move clearly targeted at appeasing one person—incoming president Donald Trump. Reel-ing Into a Second Trump Administration There’s a reason why mean-spirited TikTok users …

TikTok is pushing users in the US to sister app Lemon8 as it faces potential ban
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok is pushing users in the US to sister app Lemon8 as it faces potential ban

Firstpost  

ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, is promoting Lemon8 as a backup option, even as discussions around the TikTok ban intensify. While the legislation specifically targets ByteDance-owned apps, the spotlight remains on TikTok, leaving the fate of Lemon8 relatively under-discussed Although Lemon8 remains significantly smaller than TikTok, with just over one million active daily users, its engagement has steadily grown over …

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

Associated Press  

A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business. According to TikTok’s own estimates, small businesses on TikTok would lose more than $1 billion in revenue in a single month if the ban goes into effect. The Justice Department ordered the app’s China-based parent company, …

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
3 months ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

Hindustan Times  

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. The EU is probing whether far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's surprise victory in the first round …

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
3 months ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

Hindustan Times  

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. The EU is probing whether far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's surprise victory in the first round …

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