When I select some news items the following message shows up
"This item is not available in the current country". What is this about as I have never struck it before . Is there a fix for it ,
This is nothing to do with Linux in general or Ubuntu Mate in particular,
Your ISP (or the website itself) is limiting your access to information based upon your location.
Use a VPN. When running, select anther country to your own, then open the site and try the link again.