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UK fines Reddit nearly $20 mn over children's data failures

UK fines Reddit nearly $20 mn over children's data failures

Britain's data watchdog on Tuesday said it has fined online discussion site Reddit £14.5 million ($19.5 million) over failures to protect children's personal data, potentially exposing them to harmful content.

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PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French prosecutor told AFP Tuesday.

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Netflix, Prime and Disney+ face UK broadcasting regulation

Netflix, Prime and Disney+ face UK broadcasting regulation

The UK government on Tuesday announced that US streaming sites Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video will have to comply with broadcasting regulations aimed at protecting children and the vulnerable.

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Greece set new tourism record in 2025

Greece set new tourism record in 2025

Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country's central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism ministry.

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Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Vladimir Putin has not broken Ukraine, its leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, as the Kremlin marked the fourth year of its invasion by vowing that it will keep fighting Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II until it achieves its goals.

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Zelenksy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Zelenksy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Vladimir Putin has not broken Ukraine, its leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, as the Kremlin marked the fourth year of its invasion by vowing that it will keep fighting Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II until it achieves its goals.

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Snoop Dogg 'can't wait' for first Swansea visit

Snoop Dogg 'can't wait' for first Swansea visit

Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg wants fans to serenade him by twirling towels when he visits the Welsh football club for the first time.

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Stocks fluctuate as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs

Stocks fluctuate as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs

Stock markets fluctuated on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on imports came into effect, with investors also weighing renewed AI concerns.

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Post-it maker 3M faces Belgian trial over 'forever' chemicals

Post-it maker 3M faces Belgian trial over 'forever' chemicals

Hundreds of Belgians living near a 3M plant have sued the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called "forever chemicals" in a trial that opens on Tuesday.

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UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, assault charges

UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, assault charges

British comedian and actor Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two fresh charges of rape and sexual assault at a London court on Tuesday.

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