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One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.

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Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports

Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.

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NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home.

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Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 reported dead

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 reported dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead.

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Santner named New Zealand white ball captain

Santner named New Zealand white ball captain

Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down.

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Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 feared dead

Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu capital, 14 feared dead

Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead.

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Jets' He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal

Jets' He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal

Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.

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PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule

PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule

The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas event on the calendar for the first time since 1983.

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Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'

Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford.

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Chelsea, Lyon top Women's Champions League groups with perfect records

Chelsea, Lyon top Women's Champions League groups with perfect records

Catarina Macario scored two penalties in the space of five second-half minutes to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 comeback over Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday and confirm their status as group winners.

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