Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Eight skiers found dead after avalanche in California
Eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing, after an avalanche in the northern California mountains, authorities have said.
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Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.
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Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
The billionaire Meta chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
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You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
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Norwegian sets record with 10th Olympic gold medal at Winter Games
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his fifth Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games - and the 10th of his career.
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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills 37 miners in Nigeria
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.
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Air Force One set for makeover paint job with new colours
The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
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UEFA probing claims Real Madrid forward was racially abused - as Benfica release defiant statement
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations a racist slur was directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last night's Champions League match against Benfica.
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Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial
The billionaire Meta chief executive faces questioning over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours
The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
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Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
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'Outrageous' Russia decision sees Ukrainian officials boycott Winter Paralympics
Ukrainian officials will boycott next month's Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes who have been cleared to compete under their flags.
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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
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Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.
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UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations a racist slur was directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last night's Champions League match against Benfica.
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Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'
The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
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Drones flown into North Korea by civilians are harming relations, says South Korea
Drones being flown into North Korea by civilians are harming inter-Korean relations, a South Korean minister has said.
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Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
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