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Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MDjHN2W via IFTTT

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DjMUPbR via IFTTT

Sydney Harbour shark attack victim Lauren O'Neill thanks 'heroic' neighbours

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Lauren O'Neill was mauled during a sunset harbour swim, causing neighbours to rush to her aid. http://dlvr.it/T26NRJ

Brazil's Lula sacks deputy intelligence chief amid spying probe

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Investigations continue into alleged illegal spying when his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was in power. http://dlvr.it/T26NBW

Elon Musk: Judge blocks 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay deal

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The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment. http://dlvr.it/T26Mwp

PayPal cuts 2,500 jobs in the face of rising competition

It once dominated the payments industry but firms like Apple, Zelle and Block are taking market share. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iTK7xnU via IFTTT

Elon Musk: Judge blocks 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay deal

The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mnl6sba via IFTTT

Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety

Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zSiapDl via IFTTT

Spain congress votes against Catalan separatists amnesty bill

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The amnesty deal sought to benefit Catalan nationalists facing legal proceedings for separatist activity. http://dlvr.it/T25Xsk

Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update

More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WzrlCKY via IFTTT

Texas: Massive fire engulfs chicken farm in Bryan

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Huge flames and clouds of smoke are seen as firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm in Bryan. http://dlvr.it/T24qM9

Israel-Gaza war: Counting the destruction of religious sites

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Some of the world’s oldest churches and mosques have been completely destroyed in the conflict. http://dlvr.it/T23nYp

Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant

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The company hopes that such chips can eventually help tackle complex medical conditions. http://dlvr.it/T23nD0

Nothing but rubble: Ukraine's shattered ghost town Avdiivka

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After months of fighting in Avdiivka, residents are reporting that Russian troops have entered the town. http://dlvr.it/T23mrB

Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant

The company hopes that such chips can eventually work with the brain to help tackle complex medical conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nXoxOPE via IFTTT

Paris' 'Ratatouille restaurant' loses £1.3m-worth of wine

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Among the bottles missing from La Tour d'Argent's cellar in Paris is one of the world's most expensive wines. http://dlvr.it/T22fB6

Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools

A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented overreach," it says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ym9TGix via IFTTT

ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI's chatbot breaches data protection rules

Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RBdK48v via IFTTT

Watch US officer's miraculous escape as car crashes

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Dashcam video shows how the collision sent the officer flying during a traffic stop in Oklahoma. http://dlvr.it/T22G9n

Has great white shark newborn been caught on film for the first time?

A YouTuber may have captured the first pictures of the early hours of a baby great white shark's life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sLiNoay via IFTTT

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yICTgj4 via IFTTT

BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass

Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills without their consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G9ghUWp via IFTTT

BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass

Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills without their consent. from BBC News - Technology

Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU

iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZWBN4qm via IFTTT

Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU

iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - Technology

Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims

The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pokémon with guns". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C5Ui7ht via IFTTT

Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims

The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pokémon with guns". from BBC News - Technology

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wOyCamv via IFTTT

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users. from BBC News - Technology

Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge

The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZJOkYXo via IFTTT

Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge

The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts. from BBC News - Technology

Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its workforce

It was described as a "dark day" for the 142-year-old newspaper, which has faced steep financial losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nhd65Ni via IFTTT

Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its workforce

It was described as a "dark day" for the 142-year-old newspaper, which has faced steep financial losses. from BBC News - Technology

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rgIzKm6 via IFTTT

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk visits site of Auschwitz death camp

The X owner's visit follows criticism of the platform for not doing enough to fight antisemitism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qZovxt7 via IFTTT

Elon Musk visits site of Auschwitz death camp

The X owner's visit follows criticism of the platform for not doing enough to fight antisemitism. from BBC News - Technology

Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days

The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bZfRGL5 via IFTTT

Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days

The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game. from BBC News - Technology

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase iRobot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eSJt5I7 via IFTTT

Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU

The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase iRobot. from BBC News - Technology

Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire

The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nJbGoQL via IFTTT

Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire

The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the area. from BBC News - Technology

What happens when you think AI is lying about you?

BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PnVXrwv via IFTTT

What happens when you think AI is lying about you?

BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - Technology

How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once

Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eY9uSj6 via IFTTT

Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2

Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler. from BBC News - Technology

How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once

Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables. from BBC News - Technology

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bjqOSkz via IFTTT

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits. from BBC News - Technology

ALI Technologies: Hoverbike start-up files for bankruptcy

Japanese firm ALI Technologies had dreamed of a "new form of movement". from BBC News - Technology

ALI Technologies: Hoverbike start-up files for bankruptcy

Japanese firm ALI Technologies had dreamed of a "new form of movement". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9Nx5gDc via IFTTT

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles

The firm's owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in "the coming months". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QEct9ql via IFTTT

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles

The firm's owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in "the coming months". from BBC News - Technology

MrBeast: World's biggest Youtuber graces X with his first full video

The star has a change of heart over the Elon Musk-owned platform he had previously snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aFISdws via IFTTT

MrBeast: World's biggest Youtuber graces X with his first full video

The star has a change of heart over the Elon Musk-owned platform he had previously snubbed. from BBC News - Technology

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi

Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KuDyzGe via IFTTT

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi

Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Iw3d6Ue via IFTTT

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC News - Technology

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DtO1Ldo via IFTTT

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified? from BBC News - Technology

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4xuCALv via IFTTT

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show. from BBC News - Technology

Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s6Mm325 via IFTTT

Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production. from BBC News - Technology

Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue

Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7oITe31 via IFTTT

Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue

Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government. from BBC News - Technology

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oXabiLy via IFTTT

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Technology

Gaming voice actors blindsided by 'garbage' union AI deal

Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors' union. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dxVlp8C via IFTTT

Gaming voice actors blindsided by 'garbage' union AI deal

Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors' union. from BBC News - Technology

Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account 'compromised'

US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instruments this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yZBw02s via IFTTT

Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account 'compromised'

US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instruments this week. from BBC News - Technology

Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership

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Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s. http://dlvr.it/T184gr

Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

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The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy. http://dlvr.it/T184N0

Stratford sphere venue plans officially withdrawn by US firm

Madison Square Garden Entertainment says it will not bring the Las Vegas-style venue to London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hCKv6HE via IFTTT

Stratford sphere venue plans officially withdrawn by US firm

Madison Square Garden Entertainment says it will not bring the Las Vegas-style venue to London. from BBC News - Technology

The Cuban spying case that has shocked the US government

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Ex-CIA agent says Cuba has 'surpassed the KGB' as a former top US diplomat is charged with spying. http://dlvr.it/T17krV

Samsung warns of worse than expected profits fall

The announcement comes as global demand for consumer electronics remains weak after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4uosSBE via IFTTT

Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones

The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK. from BBC News - Technology

Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones

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The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK. http://dlvr.it/T15dlX

Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists

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The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage. http://dlvr.it/T15dNq

Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

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Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh. http://dlvr.it/T15d3h

US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission

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The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard. http://dlvr.it/T15ckY

Taiwan election: China sows doubt about US with disinformation

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Beijing is pushing "US scepticism" to drive a wedge between Taiwan and its biggest ally, say analysts. http://dlvr.it/T15HnB

BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QYSIwet via IFTTT

BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says. from BBC News - Technology

Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

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At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

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At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians. http://dlvr.it/T13m8s

General Tso’s chicken to bento bowls: A food guide to Taiwan politics

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Unique flavour combinations and profiles represent how Taiwan's unique identity is starting to take shape. http://dlvr.it/T13YFb

Hamas command in north Gaza destroyed, Israel says

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Three months into the Gaza war, the militants are "without commanders" in the area, the IDF say. http://dlvr.it/T13Y3g

DR Congo election: Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

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The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote. http://dlvr.it/T13Xr3

Mario Zagallo: Brazil's four-time World Cup winner dies aged 92

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Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as either a player or coach, dies aged 92. http://dlvr.it/T1274N

Japan earthquake: The tiny firm that alerts millions about disasters

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Influenced by a post apocalyptic show, NERV - with just 13 employees - is relied on by millions. http://dlvr.it/T11vZt

Glynn Simmons: Freedom 'exhilarating' for man exonerated after 48 years

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Glynn Simmons served the longest known wrongful sentence in the US for murder. Now he's tasting freedom. http://dlvr.it/T11vC1

Elijah McClain case: Colorado officer jailed over 23-year-old's death

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Elijah McClain died in Colorado in 2019, after he was pinned down by police and injected with ketamine. http://dlvr.it/T11v2D

Ukraine war: Atesh, the group spying on Russians in occupied Crimea

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Atesh, meaning fire in Crimean Tatar, collects data on the Russian military in occupied Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/T11tpM

Kishin Shinoyama: Photographer of iconic John Lennon-Yoko Ono photo dies

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Kishin Shinoyama's photo of the couple kissing was the cover of their album, Double Fantasy. http://dlvr.it/T101sK

Kim's daughter tipped to be his likely successor

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South Korea's spy agency says Kim Ju Ae is apparently being positioned to lead the North. http://dlvr.it/T0zkpV

Watch: Venomous snake found lurking in public toilet in Australia

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Snake catcher Tennille Banks was called out to a cubicle in rural Queensland to remove the snake. http://dlvr.it/T0zkZm

Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles

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The US promises to raise what it calls a significant and concerning escalation at the UN Security Council. http://dlvr.it/T0zkN9

Africa's week in pictures: 29 December 2023-4 January 2024

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. http://dlvr.it/T0zk6Y

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down

The app was a surprising success upon its 2014 release, but the star has announced its time is up. from BBC News - Technology

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

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A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. http://dlvr.it/T0xP73

Israel Gaza war: Yemen's Houthis warned against new attacks on shipping in Red Sea

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The US, UK and ten other states warn Yemen's rebels they will face consequences if attacks persist. http://dlvr.it/T0xNsM

Uruguay bill stirs debate about dictatorship-era crimes

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A bill in Uruguay could see perpetrators of dictatorship-era crimes released into house arrest. http://dlvr.it/T0xNcz

Luke Littler: Cheers and sighs as darts final spoils Littler's party

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Luke Littler loses chance to become youngest world darts champion after being beaten by Luke Humphries. http://dlvr.it/T0xNNG

Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book

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The defendant's lawyers argue they should review Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the incident. http://dlvr.it/T0xN2T

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/maj8tof via IFTTT

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. from BBC News - Technology

Urgent need for terrorism AI laws, warns think tank

The government should 'urgently consider' AI-specific legislation a think-tank says. from BBC News - Technology

Trump challenges his 'arbitrary' removal from Maine's ballot

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The court filing accuses Maine's top electoral official of being a "biased decision maker". http://dlvr.it/T0tZy1

Bangladesh elections: Why India matters across the border

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks a fourth consecutive term as the country goes to the polls on Sunday. http://dlvr.it/T0tZqz

Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl's avatar

The incident in a virtual world reportedly left the under-16-year-old traumatised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8a4VZpL via IFTTT

Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl's avatar

The incident in a virtual world reportedly left the under-16-year-old traumatised. from BBC News - Technology

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla's electric car sales in last quarter of 2023

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Electric-only deliveries from Chinese company BYD outpaced Elon Musk's Tesla for the first time. http://dlvr.it/T0tN2k

Italian outcry as MP Pozzolo's gun wounds man at New Year's Eve party

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Emanuele Pozzolo, a member of PM Georgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, denies firing the shot. http://dlvr.it/T0sm9R

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan

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Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in his neck at a news conference during a visit to Busan. http://dlvr.it/T0rbmy

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

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Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation.

Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

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Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation. http://dlvr.it/T0rSQj

Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

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The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question. http://dlvr.it/T0rJ9v

Taiwan and China will 'surely be reunified' says Xi in New Year's Eve address

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The Chinese leader's New Year's Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan's crucial general election. http://dlvr.it/T0qtcj