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US: Meta, YouTube on trial over kids' social media addiction

US: Meta, YouTube on trial over kids' social media addiction

More suits expected as social media firms dragged to court.
Japan election: Takaichi on course for landslide victory

Japan election: Takaichi on course for landslide victory

LDP expected to win 300 seats in lower house.
Thailand election pits reformists against conservative PM

Thailand election pits reformists against conservative PM

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World Cancer Day: Smoking, infections and alcohol cause 4 in 10 preventable cancer cases

World Cancer Day: Smoking, infections and alcohol cause 4 in 10 preventable cancer cases

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Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

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TikTok settles amid looming social media addiction trial

TikTok settles amid looming social media addiction trial

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Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Germany, France, others rebuke Trump's NATO troop disrespect

Reports say Trump's remarks also courted King Charles' displeasure.
EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

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Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

Hong Kong: Organizers of Tiananmen vigil put on trial

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Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Fact check: Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum

Checks reveal several misleading claims made by US president.
It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

It's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with Trump

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Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

Why the Gulf states are wary of a strike on Iran

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Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

Trump pauses tariffs on European nations following deal over Greenland

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US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

US begins transfer of IS fighters from Syria to Iraq

Move follows advance of Syrian govt forces, fear of mass prison breakouts.
Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Trump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UN

Role likely to remain in US hands, with Trump as chairperson.
Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Rights groups warn on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners

They say jails have turned into network of torture camps.
How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

Bloc has three options.
Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

Trump writes Norway's PM, says won't think 'purely of peace'

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Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

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Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Iran's regime crushing protests in bloody crackdown

Death toll disputed as mass arrests grow amid blackout, international pressure.
Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge

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Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?

Bloc previously condemned 'violent repression' of protests.
Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Iran at geopolitical crossroads as protests pressure regime

Unrest at home meets rising pressure from the US and regional rivals.
Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

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