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Austria to ban social media for children under 14

Austria is moving to block children under the age of 14 from using social media, as the government steps up efforts to protect young people online. The ruling coalition said a draft law will be ready by the end of June, though the timeline for enforcement remains unclear pending parliamentary approval. Alexander Pröll, a digitalisation […]

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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a Florida crash. The golf star was later released on bail after tests showed no alcohol but signs of impairment.

Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, released on bail

Tiger Woods has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a crash in Florida and was released on bail hours later, authorities said. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was driving at “high speeds” on a residential road when he tried to overtake a truck. His Land Rover clipped the trailer and flipped

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Sony announces price hike for PS5, PS5 Pro, PlayStation Portal

Sony has announced price increases for its PlayStation hardware lineup, including the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro and the PlayStation Portal. The company said the changes will take effect from April 2, 2026, citing ongoing pressure in the global economy. In a statement on the PlayStation Blog, Sony said the decision followed a review of market

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El-Rufai’s mother dies in Egypt while receiving medical treatment, as Nasir El-Rufai faces ongoing legal proceedings in Nigeria.

Hajiya Umma, El-Rufai’s mother, dies in Egypt

Hajiya Umma, the mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away in Egypt where she was reportedly receiving medical treatment. The news of her death was announced on Friday by Bello El-Rufai, the former governor’s son and the lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, via a statement shared on X. “Inna lillahi

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CBN blacklists loan defaulters, restricting access to loans and key banking services as the Central Bank of Nigeria moves to curb bad debts and strengthen financial stability.

CBN blacklists loan defaulters, limits banking access

The Central Bank of Nigeria has blacklisted major loan defaulters, restricting their access to key banking services. The move cuts off affected borrowers from fresh loans and trade-related instruments such as letters of credit and performance bonds. The policy targets large-ticket obligors, individuals and companies with non-performing loans in the Credit Risk Management System. “We

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Hawaii: Three killed, two injured in helicopter crash near Kauai

Three people have been confirmed dead and two others injured after a tour helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach on the island of Kauai, authorities said. Police were alerted to the incident at about 3:45 p.m. local time, following reports that an aircraft had gone down just offshore. The crash occurred along the

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China bars executive at Manus from leaving as regulators review Meta’s $2 billion acquisition. Manus co-founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao are restricted from exiting China while the review continues.

China bars executive at Meta-owned AI company, Manus, from leaving

China has restricted two co-founders of the artificial intelligence startup Manus from leaving the country as authorities review Meta’s US$2 billion acquisition of the firm, the Financial Times reported. Manus’s chief executive Xiao Hong and chief scientist Ji Yichao were summoned to a meeting with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) in Beijing earlier

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Rockstar Games has confirmed the GTA 6 official release date as November 19, 2026, with a likely launch price of $70–$80. Fans can expect Vice City, new characters, and an ad-free gaming experience.

GTA 6: Rockstar confirms official release date, launch price

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will launch on November 19, 2026. Fans have been waiting for years, and this announcement ends months of speculation and delays. The game returns to Vice City, inspired by Miami, set in the larger state of Leonida, based on Florida. Key locations include islands,

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