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EU toughens rules on three major porn platforms
The European Union on Wednesday added three pornographic websites to its list of online platforms that are large enough to come under tougher safety regulation. The three new names on the list bring to 22 the number of huge platforms regulated by the Brussels across the 27-nation bloc, according to a statement from the European Commission.
UK inflation hits lowest level in more than two years
British inflation has slowed sharply to the lowest level in more than two years on falling petrol prices, official data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crisis after aggressive interest-rate hikes.
On yer bike: London firms turn to cargo bikes
On a busy north London street, plumber Ben Hume-Wright zipped through the heavy rush-hour traffic to his next job by bike. Like Hume-Wright, environmental considerations were a key factor for the switch.
Illegal mining, smuggling threaten Ghana's cocoa industry
Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa producer, faces a growing risk to its harvest -- and blow to its crisis-hit economy -- from illegal mining and smugglers, industry officials, farmers and activists warn. Along with gold and oil, the cocoa industry is a mainstay of Ghana's economy and foreign currency earnings.
Toyota subsidiary to halt shipment of all models over rigged safety tests
Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models currently in production both in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.
Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead
At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo "probably would have been willing" to be digitally revived.
Online video games, the latest hunting grounds for drug cartels
Narcotics police the world over are sprucing up their video game skills, as cartels go increasingly online to sell drugs and recruit dealers. Online games such as "Grand Theft Auto" or "World of Warcraft" provide perfect cover for cartels to discreetly sell drugs or find personnel.
Waning influence of OPEC+ in spotlight as prices flag
Despite slashing oil production for months on end and announcing new cuts in late November, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its ten allies have struggled to boost flagging prices. Prices are sitting at their lowest level in nearly six months despite the cartel's announcement in November to further cut output.
Asian markets track another Wall St record on rate hopes
Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year. Still, Wall Street enjoyed another strong day, with the Dow finishing at a fifth straight record high, while the S&P 500 approached its own all-time peak.
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