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China restricted young people from video games. But kids are evading the bans and getting into trouble

China restricted young people from video games. But kids are evading the bans and getting into trouble

In late November, Australia’s federal parliament passed landmark legislation banning under-16s from accessing social media. Details remain vague: we don’t have a complete list of which platforms will fall under the legislation, or how the…

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Oil climbs as Assad’s fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East By Reuters

Oil climbs as Assad’s fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East By Reuters

By Yuka Obayashi and Siyi Liu TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Monday after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime introduced greater uncertainty to the Middle East, although the gains were capped by…

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Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap

Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap

When we think about what affects wages, we often focus on education, work experience or even sheer luck. But what about our perceived personality traits? Are they simply part of who we are, or do…

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New research reveals a key evolutionary benefit of sleeping for a season – or for centuries

New research reveals a key evolutionary benefit of sleeping for a season – or for centuries

What can plants or animals do when faced with harsh conditions? Two options for survival seem most obvious: move elsewhere or adapt to their environment. Some organisms have a third option. They can escape not…

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Factbox-Syrian rebel supporters hoist flags at embassies abroad By Reuters

Factbox-Syrian rebel supporters hoist flags at embassies abroad By Reuters

Supporters of rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday have entered some Syrian embassies abroad to hoist their flag, while insurgents also entered the Italian envoy’s residence in Damascus.    Following are incidents at…

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a Japanese success story of simplicity and cuteness

a Japanese success story of simplicity and cuteness

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year to the…

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Ginger, tortie, calico – the mystery gene responsible for orange colour in cat coats has been found

Ginger, tortie, calico – the mystery gene responsible for orange colour in cat coats has been found

Orange and tortoiseshell house cats (torties) have long been an enigma for hair coloration in mammals: now, the genetic basis of their distinctive coat colour has been unveiled. Orange is an ancient colour variety. Ginger…

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Global lithium market outlook for 2025 By Investing.com

Global lithium market outlook for 2025 By Investing.com

Investing.com — Daiwa Capital Markets said in a research note to clients this week that it forecasts a 12-28% increase in global lithium supply over 2025-2026, driven by a rise in output from key regions such…

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Successful caps on English letting agents’ fees disprove the idea that it’s unwise to meddle with free markets

Successful caps on English letting agents’ fees disprove the idea that it’s unwise to meddle with free markets

Five years ago, the UK government enacted the first legislation regulating prices in the English rental market since the 1960s. The Tenant Fees Act 2019 didn’t interfere with what landlords can charge tenants in rent,…

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Iran’s nuclear leap ‘extremely serious’, Western source says By Reuters

Iran’s nuclear leap ‘extremely serious’, Western source says By Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -Iran’s acceleration in its enrichment of uranium to close to bomb grade is “extremely serious”, has no civilian justification and contradicts Tehran’s assertions on wanting serious nuclear negotiations, a Western diplomatic source said…

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