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Internet
Report: AI used to generate thousands more child abuse videos in 2025
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) said its analysts found 3,440 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse in 2025, compared to 13 in 2024.
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Music
Blackpink to return with third EP 'Deadline' on Feb 27
Blackpink is set to make its long-awaited return to the K-pop scene with a third EP, titled 'Deadline', on Feb 27, according to YG Entertainment.
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World
Iran top cop says calm restored after week of unrest
ISTANBUL: Iran's police chief said calm had returned across the country after days of unrest, describing Thursday (Jan 15) night as "the calmest night since the unrest began", and dismissing renewed calls for protests from outside Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Press TV.
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World
FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is issuing a series of warnings to airlines to exercise caution when flying over Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference.
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World
Judge urges US grant visa to college student deported due to 'mistake'
BOSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday gave the Trump administration three weeks to "rectify the mistake" it made by deporting a college student to Honduras while she was traveling home to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Texas, and he recommended it issue her a student visa.
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Nation
Ahmad Zahid, ministers extend Israk Mikraj greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and several ministers have extended their Israk Mikraj 1447H greetings, calling on all Muslims to reflect on the significant event in Islamic history.
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Nation
PM calls for justice, harmony and humility in commemorating Israk Mikraj
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says one of the momentous events in Prophet Muhammad's journey of Isra' and Mi'raj was the acceptance of the command to perform the five daily prayers as a core act of worship in the life of a Muslim.
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Nation
Indonesian narcotics agency busts illegal vape liquid lab, detains two Malaysians
JAKARTA: The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency has detained two Malaysians suspected of being involved in the processing of e-cigarette or vape liquids containing etomidate.
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Other Sports
Global sports face challenges from 'AI slop' misinformation
Jan 16 (Reuters) - A study by AI risk management platform Alethea into the surge in artificial intelligence-generated fake content, dubbed "AI slop," has warned sports teams, leagues and fans of the risks posed by increasingly sophisticated digital misinformation.
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Nation
Indonesia's ambassador-designate to Malaysia to assume duties next week
JAKARTA: Indonesia's ambassador-designate to Malaysia, Datuk Iman Hascarya Kusumo, is expected to officially assume his duties next week.
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Technology
US FTC to scrutinize Big Tech's talent acquisition deals, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing big tech firms that hire employees of a startup instead of buying the companies outright, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the agency's Chairman Andrew Ferguson.
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Technology
California demands Elon Musk's xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content
Jan 16 (Reuters) - California Attorney General Robert Bonta on Friday sent a cease-and-desist letter to xAI demanding the company stop the creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexualized imagery by its Grok chatbot.
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Technology
Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data while it appeals
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google asked a judge on Friday to postpone making the company share data with rivals while it challenges a ruling that the company holds an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court papers.
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STARPICKS
From Bangsar to beyond
ON a quiet weekday morning in Bangsar, families stroll into Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) and neighbours exchange familiar hellos.
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Technology
Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Elon Musk on Friday called Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary an "utter idiot" who should be fired, escalating a public spat that began after the airline boss ruled out installing Musk's Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft.
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Technology
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue
Jan 16 (Reuters) - OpenAI said it would start showing ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users, ramping up efforts to generate revenue from the AI chatbot to fund the high costs of developing the technology.
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Other Sports
Sailing-Goodchild swaps solo solitude for record run on Argo
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Fresh from winning the IMOCA Globe Series title in 2025, Britain's Sam Goodchild has quickly shifted from the solitude of solo ocean racing to the intensity of fully crewed competition, helping break the RORC Transatlantic Race record aboard Argo, the MOD70 trimaran owned by Jason Carroll.
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Technology
ClickHouse valued at $15 billion as database analytics firm rides AI wave
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Database management company ClickHouse was valued at $15 billion in its latest funding round, CEO Aaron Katz said on Friday, as investor enthusiasm for companies related to the artificial intelligence boom spills over into the new year.
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China
A partnership of necessity
Faced with new global challenges, the leaders of China and Canada pledged to improve relations between their two nations after years of acrimony.
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Nation
Stakes rise as SOBA 2025 judging wraps up
THE Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2025 entered its final phase as the last judging session concluded on Jan 13 at Menara Star in Petaling Jaya, setting the stage for the awards' gala night in April.
