Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a “state-owned surveillance app”.
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Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea’s spy agency says Ki Ju Ae’s prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.
‘We are treated as outcasts’: Acid attack survivor fights for justice and dignity
Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.
The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?
Lemley, Kauf claim gold and silver in women’s moguls
Lemley, Kauf claim gold and silver in women’s moguls
Norwegian Olympian admits to cheating on girlfriend
Norwegian Olympian admits to cheating on girlfriend
To Die for Palestine – Ep 2
A Chadian chemist and a British activist dedicate their lives to Palestinian resistance, risking exile, prison or death.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sets stage for daughter as his successor: Seoul
Little is known about Kim’s daughter who made her first public appearance in 2022 but appears set to be successor.
Children in Gaza forced to focus on work rather than school
Children in Gaza find themselves having to work to survive, sacrificing education and childhood dreams.
‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek
Van Der Beek’s co-star Busy Philipps urged people to support the actor’s family through an online fundraiser.
China’s Xi Jinping makes rare reference to recent military purge
Zhang Youxia, widely seen as Xi’s closest military ally, was in January removed from his post.
Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a “state-owned surveillance app”.
US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files
It comes after the King said the Royal Family were “ready to support” police in their inquiries.
Gen Z toppled Bangladesh’s autocratic regime. Will it decide the next government?
It’s been 18 months since violent, student-led protests brought down Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former autocratic leader. This week, the country heads to the polls, and