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U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed - WSJ
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
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South Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from a venture, adding that its companies should not face discrimination.
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Russian missiles hit Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions
KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukrainian power facilities on Saturday, hitting locations in the centre and west of the country, damaging equipment and injuring at least one energy worker, officials said.
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Kiribati to deport Australia-born High Court judge
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Kiribati has notified an Australian-born judge removed from High Court by parliament this week that he will be deported after 21 days, in a case a U.N. special rapporteur said was a major setback for justice in the Pacific Islands nation.
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Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Violence against women is an "epidemic" in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as thousands attended rallies in Sydney and other major Australian cities urging tougher laws on gendered violence.
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Video games
Young Europeans are spending money in the metaverse
European tweens are increasingly willing to spend money in the metaverse to buy virtual products. Almost half of eight- to 12-year-olds have already bought a digital product, and a third are even willing to spend their own money.
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North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian country, denouncing what it called political provocation and conspiracy.
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Wearables
This exoskeleton can boost your physical capabilities
A new generation of lightweight exoskeletons will enable long-distance walkers, hikers and sports enthusiasts to improve their performance, supporting longer periods of physical activity with reduced fatigue for the wearer.
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AI
This AI-focused chip is powered by light
Researchers at Beijing’s Tsinghua University have developed a high-performance chip for complex artificial intelligence processing, powered by light rather than electricity.
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Social media
Study warns users about health information on TikTok
The Chinese social network is packed with information of all kinds and in all fields, which can get up to tens of millions of views. This may be of little importance when it comes to showcasing the latest blush, but it can be crucial when the posts in question concern users’ health. Indeed, a new study reveals that much of this information is not based on factual evidence.
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Canada's British Columbia calls off drug decriminalization pilot project
OTTAWA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Canada's British Columbia provincial government on Friday called off a drug decriminalization pilot project which allowed drug users to carry small amounts of drugs.
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3 killed after building collapses in north Nigeria
ABUJA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were killed and two others injured after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Nigeria's northern state of Kano on Friday, authorites said.
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Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed for good a lawsuit accusing Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting a former teenage model twice in one day in the mid-1970s.
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Chinese company to build photovoltaic factory in Saudi port
RIYADH, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese solar energy infrastructure company has signed an agreement with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to build a photovoltaic production facility in Jeddah, the kingdom's largest port city.
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Nearly 23 pct of Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022
OTTAWA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Approximately 8.7 million people, or 22.9 percent of Canada's population, lived in households that reported some form of food insecurity in 2022, Statistics Canada said Friday.
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Canada announces investment to grow semiconductor supply chain
OTTAWA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday a new federal investment to create more semiconductors and grow the supply chain.
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Feature: Chinese firms eager to showcase new products at Spain seafood fair
BARCELONA, Spain, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese exhibitors at the Seafood Expo Global in Spain this week are eager to showcase their newest delights to European seafood enthusiasts.
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Slovenia's jobless rate falls to historic low
LJUBLJANA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia's jobless rate fell to a historic low of 3.1 percent in March, down by 0.6 percentage point from the same period last year, latest figures show.
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