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Dec 17, 20243 min read
Trump muses about drones, wars and TikTok in first news conference as president-elect
PALM BEACH, Florida - In his first news conference since his election victory six weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump covered the...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Exclusive-Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels: court documents
A Meta logo is pictured at a trade fair in Hannover Messe, in Hanover, Germany, April 22, 2024. Annegret Hilse/File Photo NAIROBI - A...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Australia PM says social media firms now have a responsibility to protect kids
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that social media platforms now have a responsibility to ensure the...
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
SYDNEY - Australia on Thursday approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation,...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
SYDNEY - The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Meta bans Russian state media for 'foreign interference'
NEW YORK - Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its...
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
SYDNEY - Australia said it will fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of...
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Russia uses Telegram boss Pavel Durov's case to rally doubters against West
MOSCOW - Russians who still share Western values are being told to choose sides and support their warring homeland or risk being...
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Brazil watchdog moves to block access to Elon Musk's X after court order
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA - Brazil's telecommunications regulator said on Friday it was suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in the...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Explainer-What is China's panda diplomacy and how does it work?
BEIJING - During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations...
Jun 8, 20244 min read
South Korea's young shamans revive ancient tradition with social media
SEOUL - With statues of the Buddha and local gods, candles and incense sticks, Lee Kyoung-hyun's shrine looks similar to those of Korean...
May 11, 20242 min read
Elderly climate activists chip Magna Carta case at British Library
LONDON -Two climate protesters aged 82 and 85 attempted to smash the reinforced case holding an original text of the Magna Carta in the...
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