A landmark trial unfolding in a Los Angeles courtroom has put the world’s biggest social media companies under intense scrutiny, as a jury hears claims that Meta and Google deliberately designed their platforms to be addictive for children. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, along with Google-owned YouTube, is accused of pushing […]
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Former US President Donald Trump has warned that he may prevent the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States and Canada, escalating tensions with a key neighbor he has repeatedly criticized on trade and sovereignty issues. Speaking on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie […]
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Australia has issued a strong warning to online gaming giant Roblox amid growing concerns that children may be exposed to exploitation and grooming on the platform. On Tuesday, Australia’s Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed she has written directly to Roblox, demanding an urgent meeting to address reports of child exploitation and harmful content. With an […]
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Japan has entered a new political chapter after a decisive election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate and intense scrutiny at the same time. With her Liberal Democratic Party securing a landslide win, attention has now shifted from campaigning to delivery, especially on her most talked-about promise, cutting the cost of living […]
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Britain’s Prince William is set to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a three day official visit to the kingdom beginning Monday. The visit is being carried out on behalf of the British government, with the aim of strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. This high level engagement […]
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China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of Canadian citizen Robert Schellenberg, a decision that signals a notable shift in a case that has long weighed on relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Schellenberg was arrested in China in 2014 on drug smuggling charges. Four years later, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years […]
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US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House toward the end of 2026, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the world’s two largest economies after years of trade friction. Trump made the remarks during an interview with NBC News, recorded on Wednesday—the same day […]
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Iran and the United States have reopened sensitive negotiations in Muscat, Oman, marking a cautious return to diplomacy after weeks of sharp rhetoric and visible military posturing that had raised alarms across the region. Iran’s delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US side is represented by special envoy Steve Witkoff and […]
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A senior Russian military official was shot inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday morning and has been rushed to hospital, authorities confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of top military figures in Russia. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, an unidentified person opened fire on General Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking officer with a […]
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The United States and Iran are meeting in Oman for the first nuclear negotiations since heightened conflict erupted earlier this year. Both sides are cautiously exploring whether diplomacy can ease tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, while the possibility of military action still hangs in the background. The talks, confirmed late Wednesday after weeks of uncertainty […]
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