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Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he regretted the slow progress his company made in identifying underage users on Instagram as he testified at a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.

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Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

Moscow will "always" stand by Cuba, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Havana's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow on Wednesday, reiterating support for the Caribbean island struggling against sweeping US sanctions.

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England's Joe Heyes says Princess Anne mistook him for Joe Marler

England's Joe Heyes says Princess Anne mistook him for Joe Marler

England prop Joe Heyes has revealed that he was mistaken for former Red Rose front-row turned television star Joe Marler by Britain's Princess Anne when she greeted the teams before Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Marner sends Canada through to Olympic men's ice hockey semis

Marner sends Canada through to Olympic men's ice hockey semis

Mitch Marner scored in overtime as Canada saw off the Czech Republic 4-3 to advance to the Olympic men's ice hockey semi-finals along with Slovakia, who dispatched Germany 6-2 on Wednesday.

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Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale, the club said on Wednesday, just weeks after the NFL franchise won the Super Bowl.

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U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.

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Berlin Film Festival rejects accusation of censorship on Gaza

Berlin Film Festival rejects accusation of censorship on Gaza

The director of the Berlin Film Festival on Wednesday rejected accusations from more than 80 film industry figures that the festival had helped censor artists who oppose Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Sinner sees off Popyrin to reach Doha quarter-finals

Sinner sees off Popyrin to reach Doha quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner powered past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets on Wednesday to reach the last eight of the Qatar Open and edge closer to a possible final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

US pop star Taylor Swift was crowned the biggest-selling global artist of 2025, industry body IFPI announced Wednesday, the fourth consecutive year and sixth time she has claimed its annual prize.

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Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel

Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel

Italian Antonio Tiberi took the overall lead of the UAE Tour from Remco Evenepoel after winning the third stage on Wednesday.

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