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Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of grabbing attention and winning the vote of the…
May 21, 2026
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Malaysia’s internet regulator issued a statutory demand to TikTok on Thursday after a fake account allegedly used artificial intelligence to insult the country’s king, including posts falsely claiming he ate…
May 21, 2026
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The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
May 21, 2026
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s declaration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a “war criminal” highlights the balancing act between his human rights convictions and commitment to protecting…
May 21, 2026
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YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
May 21, 2026
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The United States has denied any role in Norway’s decision to cancel a missile sale to Malaysia, saying it had supported the acquisition, after the dispute raised questions over Washington’s…
May 21, 2026
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The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
May 21, 2026
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Elon Musk has revealed plans for a stock market flotation of SpaceX that looks set to raise a record sum and could make him the world's first trillionaire.
May 21, 2026
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The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
May 21, 2026
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Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
May 21, 2026
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Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort…
May 21, 2026
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Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
May 21, 2026
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