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India’s new social media AI regulations aim to safeguard users and tighten platform accountability as the digital landscape evolves

#IndiaAIRegulations #SocialMediaPolicy #TechNews #AI #DigitalSafety #OnlineAccountability

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Social media giants hit by Delhi’s new three-hour compliance order
The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flash­point between prime minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technolo­gy companies.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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British South Asian teens launch the Bridgers Project to improve financial literacy and fill gaps in money education across the UK

#BridgersProject #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyEducation

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Beyond cricket: Bridging south Asian divides in a polarised Britain
British South Asian Bridger’s Project focuses upon bridging divides and fostering greater togetherness amongst the UK’s most populous minority community
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February 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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An Asian TV channel’s licence has been revoked amid political concerns, raising questions about media freedom and regulation.

#MediaFreedom #TVNews #ChannelLicence #Regulation

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Asian channel licence revoked over ‘political concerns’
The Office of Communica­tions issued the notice last Fri­day (6) after an investigation dat­ing to August 2024 concluded the licences were “wrongfully held” by Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limit...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Poll shows 73% of Britons plan to stay home for Valentine’s Day instead of going out

#ValentinesDay #UKPoll #StayHome #Valentines2026 #CostOfLiving #Britons #LoveAndComfort

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73 per cent of Britons plan to stay home for Valentine's Day, poll finds
Zopa survey reveals cost-of-living pressures and cultural fatigue driving shift towards cosy nights in over expensive dining
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February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni return to court in their legal battle, sparking fresh online backlash involving Ryan Reynolds.

#BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #CourtDrama #RyanReynolds

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni twin in green coats during settlement talks as Reynolds faces backlash
No settlement reached ahead of planned May trial
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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UK watchdog bans Disney’s Predator: Badlands ad for showing a severed figure, saying it could distress children

#Disney #PredatorBadlands #ASA #AdvertisingStandards #FilmNews #MovieMarketing #UKNews

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Disney censured over ‘Predator: Badlands’ ad showing severed figure deemed distressing for children
The ASA said it received two complaints from members of the public
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February 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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British Asian teens are stepping up to improve money education and tackle gaps in financial literacy across the UK

#FinancialLiteracy #MoneyEducation #BritishAsianYouth #EducationReform

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British Asian teenagers step in to fix Britain’s patchy money education
Three sixth-formers have launched a structured finance course for school pupils.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Britney Spears has sold her entire music catalogue to Primary Wave in a major deal, marking a new chapter for the pop icon.

#BritneySpears #MusicCatalogSale #PrimaryWave #PopMusic

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Britney Spears sells entire music catalogue in reported £146m deal
Pop star Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Barclays CEO Pay Jumps to £15m as Profits Beat Forecasts

#Barclays #BankingNews #ExecutivePay #UKBusiness #FinanceNews

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Barclays chief’s pay jumps to £15m as profits beat forecasts
Venkat’s package rises 29 per cent alongside £9.1bn pre-tax profit.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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EastEnders will explore epilepsy in a new storyline as Davinder “Nugget” Gulati receives a life-changing diagnosis.

#EastEnders #DavinderGulati #EpilepsyAwareness #SoapNews #BBCOne

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EastEnders' Davinder Gulati receives epilepsy diagnosis in new storyline
BBC soap works with Epilepsy Society to portray condition affecting one in 100 people accurately and sensitively
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February 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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UK cabinet ministers have backed Keir Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on him to quit.

#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #AnasSarwar #PoliticalNews

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Cabinet backs Starmer after Sarwar calls on him to quit
On Monday evening, Starmer addressed a packed meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party in the Houses of Parliament, where he was greeted with applause. He told MPs he would not step down, saying: “Ev...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Have you asked?” 🤔 A new UK government campaign encourages parents to start conversations with children about harmful online content and staying safe on social media.

#OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting #ChildProtection #SocialMediaSafety

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Government launches campaign to help parents guide children on online safety
Yorkshire and Midlands to pilot "You Won't Know until You Ask" initiative as research shows half of parents avoid topic
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February 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Zayn Malik is going global 🌍
His biggest solo tour yet is here — 31 shows, one massive run.

#ZaynMalik #ZaynTour #WorldTour #ConcertAnnouncement

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Zayn Malik sets out on largest solo tour of his career with 31 global shows
The tour follows the announcement of his fifth album, KONNAKOL
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February 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Charli XCX & Margot Robbie Shine at Wuthering Heights Premiere

#MargotRobbie #RedCarpetStyle #PremiereFashion #CelebrityStyle

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Charli XCX’s bridal pink Erdem gown meets Margot Robbie’s Victorian corset look at 'Wuthering Heights' premiere
The film, directed by Emerald Fennell, releases just ahead of Valentine’s Day
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February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Nick Jonas shares the emotional story of daughter Malti’s premature birth and the 12-hour hospital shifts he and Priyanka Chopra endured during her NICU stay.

#NickJonas #PriyankaChopra #MaltiMarie #PrematureBirth #NICUJourney

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Nick Jonas opens up on Malti’s premature birth and 12-hour hospital shifts with Priyanka Chopra
Malti spent over three months in neonatal care before returning home
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February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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King Charles hosts the Aga Khan at Windsor Castle to mark the anniversary of his accession, celebrating long-standing ties and shared history.

#KingCharles #AgaKhan #WindsorCastle #RoyalFamily

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King Charles hosts Aga Khan on anniversary of accession
Ismaili spiritual leader meets British leaders and community across London
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February 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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From Slytherin to lucky charm 🧧✨ Draco Malfoy becomes an unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China.

#DracoMalfoy #HarryPotter #LunarNewYear #ChinaTrends #PopCulture #Viral

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Why Draco Malfoy has become an unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
Draco Malfoy, one of the most recognisable antagonists from the Harry Potter series
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February 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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The shield isn’t going anywhere 🛡️ The Russo Brothers confirm Chris Evans’ Captain America remains central to the Avengers’ future.

#CaptainAmerica #ChrisEvans #Avengers #Marvel #MCU

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Russo Brothers confirm Chris Evans’ Captain America remains central to 'Avengers' future
The film is expected to explore Steve’s life beyond the battlefield
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February 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Resident doctors in England vote to extend their strike mandate amid ongoing pay talks with the government, keeping pressure on for better terms

#DoctorsStrike #BMAStrike #NHS #PayTalks #HealthcareNews

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Doctors vote to extend strike mandate as pay talks with government continue
The union has said doctors have faced years of real-terms pay erosion and that more training posts are needed to resolve the dispute.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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What does the BBC’s diversity review say about modern Britain? Progress made — but big gaps in representation still remain.

#BBC #Diversity #ModernBritain #MediaRepresentation

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What the BBC’s diversity review reveals about modern Britain
Representation - how much a group is present - can be captured in data, but portrayal - how groups are depicted - is qualitative and subjective
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February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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US and India strike a major trade deal! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳 Tariffs on Indian goods cut to 18% as India agrees to halt Russian oil purchases.

#USIndiaTrade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #DonaldTrump #NarendraModi

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US to lower tariffs on India as Trump, Modi announce trade deal
Trump said tariffs on Indian goods would be cut to 18 per cent. The US had earlier imposed 25 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs on several Indian products, along with an additional 25 per cent linked to I...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Could this BE any more iconic? 🍔🧡 McDonald’s launches a Friends Happy Meal for adults with exclusive character collectibles.

#Friends #McDonalds #FriendsHappyMeal #Collectibles

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McDonald's launches Friends happy meal for adults with exclusive character collectibles
Limited-edition meal featuring six iconic sitcom figures rolls out nationwide from today with prices starting at £9.09
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February 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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A touch of old Hollywood glamour ✨ Margot Robbie steps out at the Wuthering Heights premiere wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary Taj Mahal necklace. Iconic then, iconic now. 💎🎬

#ElizabethTaylor #MargotRobbie #TajMahalNecklace #WutheringHeights

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Elizabeth Taylor’s Taj Mahal necklace returns to the spotlight on Margot Robbie at 'Wuthering Heights' premiere
The choice felt deliberate
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January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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London’s iconic Ambassadors Clubhouse is heading to New York! Opening on February 11, it brings bold Punjabi flavours and high-energy dining to Manhattan.

#AmbassadorsClubhouse #NewYorkDining #NYCRestaurants

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London's Ambassadors Clubhouse to open in New York on February 11
British hospitality group's second American venue targets premium Indian dining gap as North American expansion accelerates
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January 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Charli XCX turns up the surreal in her ‘Residue’ music video, multiplying herself on screen before a surprise Kylie Jenner reveal sends fans into a frenzy. 🎶✨

#CharliXCX #Residue #KylieJenner #MusicVideo #PopCulture

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Charli XCX multiplies herself in ‘Residue’ video as Kylie Jenner makes surprise reveal
Kylie Jenner is revealed in the final moments of the video
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January 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM