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UK fines Reddit £14.5m over children's data failures

The UK data watchdog said today it has fined online discussion site Reddit £14.5m over failures to protect children's personal data, potentially exposing them to harmful content.

Business • 24 Feb

Thailand, Cambodia dispute exchange of fire at border

Thailand's military has said its troops exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along their border, accusing its neighbour of violating a December truce, while Phnom Penh denied the use of "any weapons".

World • 24 Feb

Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed.

News Lens • 24 Feb

a photograph of Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un

The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of Kim Jong-un, has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in North Korea, playing a leading role in the nation's diplomatic efforts and nuclear posturing.

News Lens • 24 Feb

d foreign solA person stands at a makeshift memorial to fallen Ukrainian andiers in Independence Square in Kyiv

Trump, G7 leaders back Ukraine on war anniversary

Leaders of the G7 global powers, including US President Donald Trump, have reaffirmed their "unwavering support for Ukraine" in a statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Ukraine • 24 Feb

Nick Reiner at "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" Los Angeles Premiere

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court.

US • 23 Feb

A daughter hugs her fagther with Ukrainian flag in foreground

Ukraine needs €500bn to rebuild - World Bank, UN, EU say

Ukraine needs €500 billion to rebuild from the destruction caused by Russia's four-year invasion, the World Bank, UN and EU have revealed.

EU • 23 Feb

Rodrigo Duterte did not appear in court, despite judges ruling he was fit to take part

Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC hearing told

Rodrigo Duterte personally authorised murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his "war on drugs", the International Criminal Court has heard, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off.

World • 23 Feb

A wounded Ukrainian serviceman walks past makeshift memorial for fallen soliders

EU ire as Hungary stalls new Russia sanctions

The EU's top diplomat said she did not expect to get a deal on new Russia sanctions today after Hungary vowed to block them unless Ukraine re-opens a key oil pipeline.

Ukraine • 23 Feb

Hong Kong court upholds jailing of democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.