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Myanmar junta air strike kills 40: ethnic armed group, rescue worker

A Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state, a rescue worker and ethnic minority armed group told AFP on Thursday. The Rakhine conflict is one element of the bloody chaos that has engulfed Myanmar since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in a 2021 coup, sparking a widespread …

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Palestinians say Israel strike kills two children in West Bank

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Palestinian officials said two children were among three people killed in an Israeli air strike on the occupied West Bank on Wednesday which the military said targeted militants. Ahmad Asaad, governor of the northern West Bank city of Tubas, told AFP that the strike hit nearby Tammun village, killing a 23-year-old man and two children, aged eight and 10, all …

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‘Dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends U.S. fact-checking, says Nobel winner Maria Ressa

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Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of “extremely dangerous times ahead” in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta ended its U.S. fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. The veteran journalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 said Meta’s decision meant “extremely dangerous times ahead” for journalism, democracy and social media users. “Mark Zuckerberg …

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What is Community Notes? How does it work? With Meta removing fact-check — all you need to know explained

Live Mint

Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms on January 7, announced the company's pivot from professional fact-checking of content to reliance on “Community Notes” type crowdsourced features for posts. Community Notes is a feature kick-started by Elon Musk's X, where users sign up to rate and write notes on posts offering a wide range of perspectives. Facebook, Instagram to …

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Meta’s Fact-checking: disinformation experts slam Zuckerberg’s decision

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Meta’s Fact-checking: disinformation experts slam Zuckerberg’s decision

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Tech giant Meta's shock announcement that it is ending its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for false narratives. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the company was going to "get rid" of its third-party fact-checkers in the United States, in a sweeping policy shift that analysts saw as …

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Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure

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Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure

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Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday’s shooting. The murder of Lim Kimya came as Cambodia’s former ruler Hun Sen demanded that anyone opposing the country’s regime, now headed by his son Hun Manet, should be marked as a “terrorist”. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen ruled Cambodia with an iron fist for …

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Zoe Saldaña reveals James Cameron sent her sweet message after Golden Globes win

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zoe Saldaña has shared that her Avatar director, James Cameron, sent …

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Why is Justin Trudeau resigning as Canadian PM?

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian prime minister Justin …

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Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression

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Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression toggle caption CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images A single dose of the anesthetic ketamine can provide weeks of relief from severe depression. One reason may be that the drug causes long-term changes to a brain circuit involved in "giving up," a team reports in the journal Neuron. "Something happens within …

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Trump trolls Trudeau amid resignation: ‘Many in Canada love being 51st state’

Hindustan Times

Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to react to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. US President Donald Trump listens to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they walk towards the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Donald Trump reacts to Trudeau's resignation On Monday, after nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

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Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

Hindustan Times

In the span of a month, H5N1 has killed three tigers and a leopard in India, 11 house cats in California, and forced a teenage girl in Canada onto life support. The virus, which is better known as the avian influenza virus and is mostly prevalent in birds, spreading through dairy farms across America for much of 2024, appears to …

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Zoe Saldaña reveals James Cameron sent her sweet message after Golden Globes win

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zoe Saldaña has shared that her Avatar director, James Cameron, sent …

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Why Justin Trudeau resigned after nine years as Canadian Prime Minister

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Trump border czar Homan announces major move on ‘largest deportation’ in history; 'I'm not waiting for…'

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As President-elect Donald Trump seems adamant about moving ahead with his mass deportation plans, his incoming border czar Tom Homan revealed that he is looking for a country that will accept deported migrants whose native nation refuses to accept them. Border czar Tom Homan opened up about significant component of Trump's proposal for the “largest deportation in history.” According to …

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his legal battles over the years

Hindustan Times

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is standing trial over accusations he used Libyan cash to fund his 2007 presidential campaign, one of several legal battles the politician who once bestrode the world stage has faced over the past decade. Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has faced many legal challenges over the years Sarkozy, who is still an influential behind-the-scenes player …

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Shogun star Cosmo Jarvis responds to claims he will be the next James Bond

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Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Hindustan Times

Sydney: It doesn’t take a lot of get Gautam Gambhir angry. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session on day three of the fifth and final cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. So, it wasn’t really a surprise that in India’s final press conference …

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Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

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Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The suggestion to break Test cricket into two tiers – Division 1 and 2 – has done the rounds for over a decade, but Australian newspaper ‘The Age’ reports that the matter is slated to be discussed between International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah and executives from Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board this month. The two-tier …

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Iran executed at least 31 women in 2024 claims human rights monitor

Hindustan Times

Iran in 2024 executed at least 31 women, an NGO said on Monday, warning that female prisoners were increasingly being caught in a surge in the use of capital punishment in the Islamic republic. Representative image: Iran has executed more than 30 women in 2024 as per an NGO Norway-based Iran Human Rights, which closely tracks executions in Iran, said …

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Pope Francis names Italian nun to be first woman to head major Vatican office

Hindustan Times

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church's religious orders. Pope Francis has appointed a woman to head a major Vatican office for the first time The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim …

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Nepal halts helicopter services in Everest region after protests

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Nepal's airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals angry at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites, aviation officials said Monday. Representative image: Helicopter flights to Everest region in Nepal have been suspended Helicopters are a key means of transport and crucial for emergency rescue in many of Nepal's remote regions, …

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Zendaya’s ‘terrified’ reaction to Selena Gomez' fiancé Benny Blanco at Golden Globes goes viral

Hindustan Times

Zendaya’s appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes was not just about sparking engagement buzz with boyfriend Tom Holland. Her hilarious reaction upon seeing Selena Gomez’s fiancé, Benny Blanco, has become the internet’s favourite moment from the night. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend Golden Globes 2025 Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco attend Golden Globes 2025 Zendaya goes viral for reaction to …

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‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

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‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

Hindustan Times

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas, 19, has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. Mitchell Johnson believes Sam Konstas has much to learn after his act of riling Jasprit Bumrah up during the Sydney Test went horribly wrong. This latter moment triggered a verbal exchange between …

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‘Love your…’: Usman Khawaja in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal as southpaw impresses on his first tour of Australia

Hindustan Times

There weren't too many happy memories for India to ultimately take home from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as Australia’s dominance translated to a well-earned 3-1 series win at the end of the five-match bout. Jaiswal posted a series of pictures on Instagram following the tour, captioning his post “Learnt a lot in Australia… Unfortunately the result wasn’t what we had hoped …

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Myanmar junta air strike kills 40: ethnic armed group, rescue worker

Palestinians say Israel strike kills two children in West Bank

‘Dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends U.S. fact-checking, says Nobel winner Maria Ressa

What is Community Notes? How does it work? With Meta removing fact-check — all you need to know explained

Meta’s Fact-checking: disinformation experts slam Zuckerberg’s decision

Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure

Zoe Saldaña reveals James Cameron sent her sweet message after Golden Globes win

Why is Justin Trudeau resigning as Canadian PM?

Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression

Trump trolls Trudeau amid resignation: ‘Many in Canada love being 51st state’

Worries as avian flu virus breaches species barriers

Zoe Saldaña reveals James Cameron sent her sweet message after Golden Globes win

Why Justin Trudeau resigned after nine years as Canadian Prime Minister

Trump border czar Homan announces major move on ‘largest deportation’ in history; 'I'm not waiting for…'

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his legal battles over the years

Shogun star Cosmo Jarvis responds to claims he will be the next James Bond

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

Iran executed at least 31 women in 2024 claims human rights monitor

Pope Francis names Italian nun to be first woman to head major Vatican office

Nepal halts helicopter services in Everest region after protests

Zendaya’s ‘terrified’ reaction to Selena Gomez' fiancé Benny Blanco at Golden Globes goes viral

‘Could be only one winner’: Johnson lambasts Sam Konstas for enabling India and Bumrah's ‘two against 11’ mindset

‘Love your…’: Usman Khawaja in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal as southpaw impresses on his first tour of Australia