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Instagram 'most important platform' for child sex abuse networks: report

Instagram 'most important platform' for child sex abuse networks: report

Instagram is the main platform used by pedophile networks to promote and sell content showing child sexual abuse, according to a report by Stanford University and the Wall Street Journal.

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Messi Mania sets off social media, ticketing boom

Messi Mania sets off social media, ticketing boom

Lionel Messi has yet to put pen to paper on his impending deal with Inter Miami but already massive interest in the Argentine's move is driving huge numbers in social media, ticket sales and more.

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'Doctors told me I'd never play again', says French Open finalist Muchova

'Doctors told me I'd never play again', says French Open finalist Muchova

Karolina Muchova saved a match point and battled back from 2-5 down in the final set to shock world number two Aryna Sabalenka and reach her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open on Thursday inspired by being told by doctors "not to do sport anymore".

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Swiatek returns to French Open final as Muchova shocks Sabalenka

Swiatek returns to French Open final as Muchova shocks Sabalenka

Reigning champion and world number one Iga Swiatek swept into the French Open final on Thursday after unheralded Karolina Muchova saved a match point before stunning second seed Aryna Sabalenka.

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In haze-filled Washington, tourists are undeterred

In haze-filled Washington, tourists are undeterred

On many ordinary days, one can gaze down the National Mall from the Washington Monument and clearly see the dome of the US Capitol offset by blue sky.

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Australia star Smith intrigued to see how 'Bazball' fares in Ashes

Australia star Smith intrigued to see how 'Bazball' fares in Ashes

Steve Smith insisted he was looking forward to England continuing with their 'Bazball' style during the Ashes, saying "they haven't come up against us yet" as Australia maintained their grip on the World Test Championship final against India on Thursday.

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Swiatek to play Muchova in French Open final

Swiatek to play Muchova in French Open final

Reigning champion and world number one Iga Swiatek will face unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova in the French Open final after defeating Brazilian 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6 (9/7) on Thursday.

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EU reaches long-stalled deal on refugee hosting

EU reaches long-stalled deal on refugee hosting

EU nations on Thursday reached agreement on a long-stalled revision of the bloc's rules to share the hosting of asylum seekers and migrants more equitably.

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Ruby gemstone sells for record $34.8 million

Ruby gemstone sells for record $34.8 million

A ruby sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone.

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Most nations get low marks on 'net-zero' climate plans

Most nations get low marks on 'net-zero' climate plans

Nearly all of 35 countries accounting for more than four-fifths of global greenhouse gas emissions got low marks for their net zero plans in a peer-reviewed assessment published Thursday.

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