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Elon Musk being presented with the National Medal of Science at the US Institute of Peace in Washington this month. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Ukraine Starlink access up to Musk, not White House, Rubio says

US top diplomat frames battlefield satellite throttling as a private commercial decision, despite conflicting reports of administration involvement.

India

India’s proposed social media ban for under-18s wins parents’ backing

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United States

‘Witch hunt’ sweeps up Asians misidentified in alleged Cornell gang rape

Get to Know

Who is Grace Brassel? Meet Shane Gillis’ ex speaking out over his sexist SNL jokes

Several celebrities, including Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy, have criticised Gillis’ monologue about women’s gym attire, with his influencer ex-girlfriend also chiming in.

Grace Brassel and Shane Gillis dated for about a year. Photo: @gracebrassel/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Olivia O’Brien? Singer slams Pete Davidson over their brief relationship

Davidson is known to have dated a long list of celebs, including Margaret Qualley, Kaia Gerber, Emily Ratajkowski, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian and Phoebe Dynevor.

Poland

3 injured in Poland’s third youth stabbing attack in 4 days

Two school attacks earlier in the week left one dead and several others wounded, including children.

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Get to Know

Who is Skyler Gisondo? Meet Ella Rubin’s rumoured boyfriend and viral meme star

The 30-year-old, who broke into acting through a Pizza Hut ad, is starring in A24’s Robert Pattinson-led psychological thriller – but how did he rise to internet fame?

Ella Rubin and Skyler Gisondo at the premiere of Apple TV’s Masters of the Air in Los Angeles in 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Asean

Southeast Asia battles Big Tech to protect children online

From Indonesia to Vietnam, governments are making platforms answerable for children’s safety – but bans can only do so much.

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Crime

Poland’s ‘Bloody Friday’ school threats prompt big police operation

Police arrested several teens on Friday, including on who posted a photo of ⁠a knife in a class group chat and threatened other students.

Banking & finance

China bans online financial promos by private brokers to stop loan misuse

The new regulations start today and will only allow financial institutions and third-party internet platforms to carry out online marketing.

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The headquarters building of the People’s Bank of China in Beijing which is responsible for carrying out monetary policy and regulation of financial institutions in mainland China. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

More than half of China’s population is now using generative AI: report

Nearly half of users employ AI tools to process images or videos, while 38 per cent use it for text processing and 33 per cent for work notes.

Visitors line-up for a free gift at an AI booth during the Chinese International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 26, 2026. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

China plans to ban ‘intimate’ AI companions for teenagers

The latest proposals come two months after China introduced its first dedicated rules governing humanlike AI interaction.

South Korea

South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready?

Seoul’s roll-out of free, unlimited AI is set to shake up classrooms, careers and crime – for better or worse.

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Japan

Video | Japan’s ‘Suica penguin’ to be replaced in public vote

The public will pick the penguin’s replacement from among 3 candidates by September 23.

The beloved penguin mascot of Tokyo’s Suica transport smart card is set to be replaced when it retires early next year. Regarded by many as the most popular mascot in the country and beyond, the Suica penguin will be replaced by a new character. The new mascot will be selected from three contenders by public vote, set to conclude on September 23.
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Hong Kong children

Letters | Hong Kong must put child safety on the development agenda

Readers discuss the danger of child sexual exploitation shifting online, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

The landscape of child sexual exploitation is rapidly shifting online. Photo: DPA
Mainland China

China targets ‘toxic’ traffic as viral sensations upend daily life and services

From content creators to organised fan groups, state media and local authorities urge greater awareness of boundaries and restraint.

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Robotics

Video | Robots protest to demand AI regulation

Poland’s Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski met with the robot protesters to hear their demands regarding industrial AI usage.

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Mental health

Opinion | Social media must join the fight against teen suicides

The causes are complex, and home and school problems are major factors, but the digital environment is a significant amplifier of distress.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Singapore

Singapore probes ‘nasty’ racism over China-Nepal flood, Air India investment

Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’.

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Artificial intelligence

‘Slop’ purge: Chinese watchdog scrubs millions of harmful AI posts

Clampdown sweeps across 2,400 websites and apps as cyberspace watchdog escalates fight against generative tech abuse.

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Artificial intelligence

Chinese internet giants set to reap AI profits in 2 to 3 years, UBS says

Despite short term macro headwinds, vast user bases and costs are positioning Chinese firms for gains.

Visitors tour exhibition booths at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 25. Photo: AP
Singapore

Singapore may require social media firms to set daily time limits for teens

If a social media platform does not want to introduce stronger safeguards, Singapore may require it to raise the minimum age of access to 18.

A group of students attending class in a school in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
Get to Know

Meet Fernando Lindez, star of The Last Sunrise

Before featuring alongside Maia Reficco in Amazon Prime Video’s romantic drama, Lindez made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week – where he met Donatella Versace.

Crime in Hong Kong

Lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA employee suspended over mall brawl

Internet users identified and circulated employee’s personal details, including her name and profession after viral play-area brawl.

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The Philippines

Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety

The online gaming platform has been blamed for the rise in school shootings and child sexual exploitation cases in Southeast Asia.

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A boy plays Roblox in front of a screen displaying the platform’s logo on December 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Get to Know

Meet rising Slovak pop star Adéla’s boyfriend, music producer Jackson Shanks

He has been dating the rising Slovak pop star and ‘Ain’t In LA’ singer for a year, having first been spotted together at a Sabrina Carpenter concert last November.

Pop star Adéla Jergová and music producer Jackson Shanks have been dating for a year. Photo: @myleshendrik/Instagram
Zohran Mamdani

Video | Malaysians appeal to Zohran Mamdani for government action

The campaign began after a social media user posted video of a battered road he frequently uses that caused him to crash.

European Union

Sword attack that killed 1 at Sweden high school prompts social media probe

Police are investigating whether the teenager who carried out the attack was involved in online communities promoting school violence.

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