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Bots are making social media feel fake
Business Ghana
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X enthusiast and Reddit shareholder Sam Altman had an epiphany on Monday: Bots have made it impossible to determine whether social media posts are really written by humans, he posted. The realization came while reading (and sharing) some posts...
French President Macron accepts PM's resignation: media
Xinhua News Agency
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PARIS, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, local media reported. Bayrou submitted his resignation earlier in the day after his government was ousted in a...
Unrest in Nepal Causes Riots and Social Media Bans
Green Matters
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September 9, 2025
This decision caused widespread violence that left nearly 20 people dead. Dissatisfaction with the Nepal government boiled over on Sept. 8, 2025, when people began to protest for an end to corruption in the country. Many people gathered to demand...
World News | Pakistan's Mass Surveillance, Censorship Backed by China, US, EU, UAE Tech Firms: Amnesty Report
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 10 (ANI): A new report by Amnesty International on Tuesday has revealed that Pakistan's growing mass surveillance and online censorship infrastructure is being powered by a global web of technology companies based...
World News | Violent Protests Will Stop, We Want New Rules, Regulations: Nepal 'Gen-z' Protester
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 10 (ANI): Ahead of the expected meeting between Nepal's Gen-Z protesters and President Ram Chandra Poudel, one of the protesters said that the violence that has unfolded in the past two days might stop, but their...
Business News | Startek® Philippines Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for the Third Consecutive Year
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, today announced that Startek Philippines has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive...
Business News | Blackhawk Network India Wins Top GCC Award 2025 at Prestigious GCC Workplace Awards
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
PRNewswire Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 10: Blackhawk Network India (BHN India), has been recognised with the prestigious 'Top GCC 2025' award at the GCC Workplace Awards 2025, organised by Zyoin Group. Also Read | Nepal Protests:...
Business News | The Avestagenome Project® and 'Longevity India' Initiative of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Sign Landmark Agreement
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 10: Avestagenome Project® International Pvt. Ltd., a trailblazer in genomics and preventive health innovation, has entered into a landmark research collaboration with the 'Longevity India'...
India News | Delhi Police Arrests 2 Suspected ISIS Terrorists in Joint Operation with Jharkhand ATS, Ranchi Police
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): In a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell, Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Ranchi Police, two suspected ISIS terrorists were arrested on Wednesday, according to Delhi Police. A suspected ISIS...
World News | Nepal Army Extends Nationwide Curfew, Issues Prohibitory Orders Amid 'Gen Z'-led Protests
Latestly
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September 10, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 10 (ANI): The Nepali Army on Wednesday announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew in response to the escalating unrest driven by the Gen Z-led protest in various parts of...
Strongbow and Jägermeister social media ads banned for promoting irresponsible drinking
City A.M.
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September 10, 2025
Wednesday 10 September 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Tuesday 09 September 2025 3:58 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email A number of social media adverts for...
Nepal on edge as PM, key ministers resign over alleged graft, social media ban
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 10, 2025
• Chief of Army Staff calls for restraint, urges dialogue • Foreign embassies support rights of peaceful assembly, freedom of expression • Erameh: Protests driven by deep-seated social injustices, hopelessness • Lesson from Nepal is to pressure...
News of the World: What you missed this week internationally
New York Post
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September 9, 2025
Japan Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in the country in 40 years. Due to Japan’s male-only succession tradition, many are concerned about the future of the world’s oldest monarchy. Hisahito is second in line to the...
Apple's new products arouse mixed discussions on Chinese social media platform
Global Times
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Apple CEO Tim Cook holds new iPhones during an announcement of new products at Apple Park on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Cupertino, California, US. Photo: VCGUS tech giant Apple introduced an upgraded line of new products on Tuesday, including...
First XV rugby: King’s triumphs as ‘media ban’ debate continues
The New Zealand Herald
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September 10, 2025
“What an afternoon at Eden Park! Our First XV have claimed the prestigious 1A title with a hard-fought 36–27 win over Saint Kentigern”, went the words accompanying this short, punchy video clip. It was table-topping stuff, and almost as polished...
Minister wants social media checks for FUL applicants
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Shane Superville Senior Reporter shane.superville@guardian.co.tt In a bid to ensure a more thorough assessment of applicants for Firearms Users’ Licences (FULs), Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander is suggesting that...
Tom Phillips case: Judge to review urgent media gag order in Wellington
The New Zealand Herald
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September 10, 2025
On Monday evening, lawyer Linda Clark, acting for the Phillips family, went to the High Court in Wellington seeking an urgent injunction. The injunction, which prevented media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to...
Over 3.2mn in Oman active on social media: TRA
Muscat Daily
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September 9, 2025
Muscat – More than 3.29mn people in Oman are active on social media, representing about 61% of the population, according to figures released at the opening of the Forum on e-Applications and Legal Challenges on Tuesday. The three-day event,...
Trump announces crackdown on drug ads on TV, social media
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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The Trump administration announced plans to crack down on pharmaceutical advertising on television and social media platforms that could disrupt billions of dollars in annual ad spending. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on...
Media must hold public officials accountable, says ADC chieftain
Punch
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September 9, 2025
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Ibrahim Wala, has urged Nigerian journalists to rise above political and commercial pressures by embracing investigative journalism and unbiased reporting as tools to combat bad governance. Nigeria’s...