Facebook owner Meta angers Australia In a recent announcement, Meta Platforms has declared its decision to cease payments to Australian news publishers for content shared on Facebook, reigniting tensions with Canberra. This move sets the stage for a renewed confrontation, as Australia, a pioneer in legislating laws compelling internet giants to negotiate licensing deals, faces off against Meta. Meta’s Scaling Back on News Promotion Citing a shift in its business model, Meta revealed its intention to discontinue payments to Australian news publishers. The company highlighted a diminishing emphasis on news and political content promotion, asserting that news links now constitute…