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Pant, Jurel half-centuries take India past 400 in Sri Lanka Test
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok.

August 24, 2026

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UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge.

August 24, 2026

Hyundai union back in wage talks after rare full-day strike
Hyundai union back in wage talks after rare full-day strike

The union representing workers at South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor said on Monday it had resumed wage talks with management after staging its first full-day strike in a decade.

August 24, 2026

Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran
Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.

August 24, 2026

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Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September
Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September

Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion.

August 24, 2026

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India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty
India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said Monday.

August 23, 2026