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German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia – survey
German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia – survey

German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia – survey

A poll suggests that Germans who get their news from TikTok, rather than traditional media, are less critical of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It comes amid a debate over shutting down the
2 weeks ago
TikTok meets EU deadline over reward-to-watch feature
TikTok meets EU deadline over reward-to-watch feature

TikTok meets EU deadline over reward-to-watch feature

The European Commission is investigating the impact of TikTok Lite’s rewards program on users’ mental health. TikTok on Tuesday submitted a risk assessment report on its TikTok Lite rewards programme, meeting a 24-hour deadline
10 months ago
Chinese subsidies endanger world economy, says US' Yellen
Chinese subsidies endanger world economy, says US' Yellen

Chinese subsidies endanger world economy, says US’ Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that China’s subsidy-fueled “overcapacity” could overload the global market. Beijing has dismissed such concerns in the past. US Treasury chief Janet Yellen on Friday warned that China’s
10 months ago
Iran: 5 border guards killed in clashes with gunmen
Iran: 5 border guards killed in clashes with gunmen

Iran: 5 border guards killed in clashes with gunmen

At least five Iranian security force members were killed during clashes with gunmen who opened fire on two sites linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to state media. At least five Iranian
10 months ago
Peru: PM wins confidence vote amid Rolexgate scandal
Peru: PM wins confidence vote amid Rolexgate scandal

Peru: PM wins confidence vote amid Rolexgate scandal

Congress has backed new Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen after he asked for a vote of confidence over a scandal involving the president’s Rolex collection. Peru lawmakers gave their support to the Cabinet of new
10 months ago
US Republicans introduce bill to name airport after Trump
US Republicans introduce bill to name airport after Trump

US Republicans introduce bill to name airport after Trump

US Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler has filed legislation to rename the Dulles International Airport in Virginia as “Donald J. Trump International Airport.” Congressional Democrats have mocked the idea. Republicans in the US
10 months ago
Russia extends detention of US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva
Russia extends detention of US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva

Russia extends detention of US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva

Alsu Kurmasheva worked as a journalist for the US-funded outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Her employer said the charges against her were politically motivated. A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of US-Russian
10 months ago
Israeli PM Netanyahu undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery
Israeli PM Netanyahu undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery

Israeli PM Netanyahu undergoes ‘successful’ hernia surgery

Benjamin Netanyahu’s hernia operation has passed by without issue, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office. Ahead of the procedure, the 74-year-old expressed confidence in a swift return to work. Benjamin Netanyahu has
10 months ago
NATO's Romania finds possible Russian drone fragments
NATO's Romania finds possible Russian drone fragments

NATO’s Romania finds possible Russian drone fragments

NATO member Romania says it has discovered possible fragments of a Russian drone near the border with Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry on Friday said it had found possible drone fragments on an island
10 months ago
Canada: Educators sue social sites for disrupting learning
Canada: Educators sue social sites for disrupting learning

Canada: Educators sue social sites for disrupting learning

Four Canadian school boards have filed lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat. They accuse the social media platforms of interfering with student learning. Four school boards in Canada said Thursday they have filed separate
10 months ago
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