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India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.

Australia’s social media lockout begins as teens face digital exile
Meta will start booting under-16s from Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, while YouTube finally “begrudgingly” confirms compliance.

All Blacks and Springboks on collision course for potential RWC quarterfinal clash
The All Blacks have discovered who will be in their pool at the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027.

Infor expands AWS partnership with Velocity Suite launch in EU
Infor launches its Velocity Suite in AWS Marketplace and joins AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch to boost cloud ERP adoption across Europe.

Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250
The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.

Sudan crisis posts misrepresent old Google Earth image

Pistorius: Arrow 3 strengthens German and European air defence

Explainer-How LandSpace became SpaceX's biggest Chinese challenger

Hyland appoints Eric Snow to lead global brand communications
Hyland appoints Eric Snow as Senior VP of Corporate Communications to boost global brand leadership and align messaging with business outcomes.

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Watch: The moment a dreadful overtake comes heartstoppingly close to disaster
The incident occurred on the scenic Lindis Pass and was captured on film by a nearby vehicle.

Spotify Wrapped: When will it launch, and other questions answered
The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.

Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.

All Blacks' 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed
The tournament might not be for almost another two years, but a potential blockbuster opening match is on the cards.

PJC second-half explosion guides Breakers past Kings in thriller
Petteri Koponen’s Kiwi hoops outfit went back to back for the first time this NBL season with a thrilling victory in Hamilton on Wednesday night.

India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.

Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.

Police drill video mispresented as arrests over deadly India bombing

AI-manipulated images of 'flood relief train' in Thailand mislead online

Delhi police accuse anti-pollution protesters of having Maoist ties as smog crisis continues

Wasabi unveils hidden backup feature to thwart cyber attacks
Wasabi Technologies launches Covert Copy, a free hidden backup feature shielding data from cyberattacks for healthcare, finance and public sectors.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live updates: Which teams will the All Blacks be grouped with?
Live updates of the draw for the Rugby World Cup 2027.

Young people keeping the art of letter writing alive
Slower pace of letter writing appeals to young Kiwis.