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Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US

September 19, 2025 - 8:34pm
But Chinese state media did not confirm a deal, with Xi quoted as saying Beijing "welcomes negotiations".
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Sikh granny's arrest by US immigration sparks community anger

September 19, 2025 - 8:22pm
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.
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Sikh granny's arrest by US immigration sparks community anger

September 19, 2025 - 8:22pm
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.
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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

September 19, 2025 - 6:53pm
Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.
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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

September 19, 2025 - 6:53pm
Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.
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Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities

September 19, 2025 - 2:18am
The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.
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Can you be sued for defaming virtual K-pop stars? South Korea court says yes

September 19, 2025 - 12:32am
They may be fictional characters, but they are voiced by real people, the court says.
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Can you be sued for defaming virtual K-pop stars? South Korea court says yes

September 19, 2025 - 12:32am
They may be fictional characters, but they are voiced by real people, the court says.
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Doctor penalised for calling mushroom murderer 'disturbed sociopath'

September 18, 2025 - 10:56pm
Chris Webster said he realised Patterson was a killer within minutes of speaking to her.
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Doctor penalised for calling mushroom murderer 'disturbed sociopath'

September 18, 2025 - 10:56pm
Dr Webster said he realised Patterson was a killer within minutes of speaking to her.
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Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities

September 18, 2025 - 7:41pm
The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.
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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?

September 18, 2025 - 6:07pm
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.
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Trump's TikTok deal may be close. But what's in it for China?

September 18, 2025 - 6:07pm
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.
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Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035

September 18, 2025 - 1:22am
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
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Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035

September 18, 2025 - 1:22am
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
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Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded

September 18, 2025 - 12:30am
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
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Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded

September 18, 2025 - 12:30am
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
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Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady

September 17, 2025 - 11:41pm
The church is accused of bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
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Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady

September 17, 2025 - 11:41pm
The church is accused of bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
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Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

September 17, 2025 - 11:17pm
They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.
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