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AI ‘friend’ chatbots probed over child protection

Seven technology companies are being probed by a US regulator over the…

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South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason…

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Major Australian gas project extended until 2070

The lifetime of one of Australia's largest fossil fuel projects has officially…

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North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

The North Korean government is increasingly implementing the death penalty, including for…

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South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester has lost a court bid to…

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

More than 300 South Koreans who were detained in a massive immigration…

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Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks

French children under 15 should be banned from social media and there…

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Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland

Several Nato members are sending troops, artillery, and air defence systems to…

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South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

South Africa's highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname…

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Zambia presses China for more compensation over toxic mine spill

Zambia's government says it will seek more compensation for communities affected by…

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