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England's Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after stunning ton

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'

Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC

Phillippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC

EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

Lebanon wants Israel security deal, Hezbollah disarmament without confrontation: president to AFP

English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live

Wildfires push endangered Sumatran elephants to brink: Indonesian NGO

Samson relishing battle with teen star Sooryavanshi for India spot

Stocks head higher as traders prepare for Fed decision

Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores

English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre

Macau holds first closed-door national security trial

Macau was to start its first national security trial behind closed doors on Wednesday, in a case against a former pro-democracy lawmaker charged with subversion.

Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals

Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals.

Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US

The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye.

Brazilian voters the latest to eye Bukele security model with envy

Fed up with witnessing muggings in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood, William Correia formed a volunteer group to patrol the streets and report robberies on social media.

Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers

Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.

EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance

From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.

Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls

"Terrified" by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections this weekend under no illusions that the pro-peace candidate stands a chance of victory.

EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.

Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology's risks.

Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.

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