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TikTok adds authenticity feature that mirrors BeReal
TikTok adds authenticity feature that mirrors BeReal
Business and Economy
by  AFP

TikTok on Thursday added an authenticity feature that has been a winner for French app BeReal, taking a page from Meta's playbook by copying a rival. Instagram-parent Meta has a history of copying features such as ephemeral photos and live streaming video that proved hits with users of rival apps, bolstering the appeal of its platform while fending off competition. gc/sw

Kerry urges rich-poor unity on climate effort ahead of UN talks
Kerry urges rich-poor unity on climate effort ahead of UN talks
Africa
by  AFP

US climate envoy John Kerry on Thursday urged African countries to help overcome divisions between rich and poor nations at the upcoming UN COP27 talks. On Wednesday, a bloc of the world's poorest countries said they would urge COP27 to push ahead with another envisioned area of climate finance -- a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for damage such as floods and rising seas.

Angola's Lourenco eyes further reforms as sworn in
Angola's Lourenco eyes further reforms as sworn in
Africa
by  AFP

Angolan President Joao Lourenco vowed to push ahead with economic reform and hailed voters' "tolerance" as he was sworn in on Thursday for a second term after a divisive electoral win. He promised to push ahead with reforms to encourage the private sector, expand the offer of goods and services and fight youth unemployment.