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S. Korea says DeepSeek removed from local app stores pending privacy review

S. Korea says DeepSeek removed from local app stores pending privacy review

South Korean authorities said Monday that DeepSeek would not be available from local app stores pending a review of the Chinese AI startup's handling of user data.

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Navalny's widow seeks to rally divided Russian opposition

Navalny's widow seeks to rally divided Russian opposition

Alexei Navalny's widow received a standing ovation as she spoke in a packed church in Berlin Sunday on the anniversary of the Russian opposition leader's death behind bars.

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Taiwan bounty hunters kill invading iguanas as numbers soar

Taiwan bounty hunters kill invading iguanas as numbers soar

Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the crosshairs of a government cull.

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Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter

Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter

Japan's economic growth slowed sharply last year, official data showed Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter topped expectations.

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Most Asian markets start week on positive note

Most Asian markets start week on positive note

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors assessed the global economic outlook while Donald Trump pushes ahead with his trade war.

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UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks

UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed, hours before European leaders meet in Paris to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war.

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LeBron James says won't play in All-Star game

LeBron James says won't play in All-Star game

LeBron James said he has withdrawn from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, citing a nagging ankle and foot injury.

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General Atomics and EDGE Establish Partnership to Manufacture, Test and Repair Electromechanical Systems

General Atomics and EDGE Establish Partnership to Manufacture, Test and Repair Electromechanical Systems

The signing ceremony was held on February 17, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025.

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Sweden's Aberg wins at Torrey Pines with final hole drama

Sweden's Aberg wins at Torrey Pines with final hole drama

Sweden's Ludwig Aberg drained a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Sunday.

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Guardiola says Man City have 'one per cent' chance at Real Madrid

Guardiola says Man City have 'one per cent' chance at Real Madrid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team only have a "one per cent" chance of overcoming Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.

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