Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

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Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal

A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.

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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

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Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

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