Australia's internet regulator has rejected warnings that a proposed online safety law would trigger widespread censorship, arguing that tech giants' business models incentivize user engagement.
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Australia regulator rejects warning of internet safety bill chilling free speech
Australia's internet regulator has rejected warnings that a proposed online safety law would trigger widespread censorship, arguing that tech giants' business models incentivize user engagement.

Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
Teddy Riner, a French judo star, has announced his bid for the French presidency, aiming to bring people together and offer a credible vision for the country.

A pastor at a Beijing underground church has been arrested, his wife says
Xianfeng Edward Cui, a pastor at an underground church in Beijing, was arrested on October 23 on charges of fraud, according to his wife Jin Young Gu.
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Australia's internet regulator has rejected warnings that a proposed online safety law would trigger widespread censorship, arguing that tech giants' business models incentivize user engagement.

Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together
Teddy Riner, a French judo star, has announced his bid for the French presidency, aiming to bring people together and offer a credible vision for the country.
Xianfeng Edward Cui, a pastor at an underground church in Beijing, was arrested on October 23 on charges of fraud, according to his wife Jin Young Gu.

Sudan’s military again detains International Criminal Court fugitive Haroun, lawyers say
Ahmed Haroun, a former senior Islamist official, has been detained by Sudan's military authorities, according to his defense lawyers.

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New Zealanders will have to wait for weeks to discover who will lead the country after the election failed to deliver a decisive win for either side.
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View Full Wire →A pastor at a Beijing underground church has been arrested, his wife says
Xianfeng Edward Cui, a pastor at an underground church in Beijing, was arrested on October 23 on charges of fraud, according to his wife Jin Young Gu.
Sudan’s military again detains International Criminal Court fugitive Haroun, lawyers say
Ahmed Haroun, a former senior Islamist official, has been detained by Sudan's military authorities, according to his defense lawyers.
Factbox-Democratic attorney general wins could reshape US lawsuits on abortion, immigration and more
The Democratic attorneys general elected in key states may reshape US lawsuits on abortion, immigration, and other issues.
New Zealanders won't know for weeks who won the election as neither side secures clear victory
New Zealanders will have to wait for weeks to discover who will lead the country after the election failed to deliver a decisive win for either side.
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