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Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO
Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.
Deputy head raised behaviour issues before stabbing
A deputy head teacher wrote to the Welsh government expressing concerns about behaviour at the school.
Russia and US confirm Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Kremlin and Washington confirm high-level meeting on peace talks and restoring relations on Tuesday.
Palestinian boy injured as Israel continues raids across West Bank
A 13-year-old boy was injured by bullet shrapnel outside a school as Israeli forces raided Nablus.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch
In addition to the India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match.
Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan
Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.
China’s Xi hosts summit with business leaders, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma
Chinese leader meets corporate leaders amid economic challenges including slowing down and high youth unemployment.
Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war
New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.
South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review
Personal Information Protection Commission says Chinese start-up accepted proposal to suspend downloads of AI chatbot.
‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches
For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.
Unaccredited online schools cost more than £400k
Dozens of children in one county have been sent to unaccredited online schools at a cost of more than £400,000.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089
Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly' wording.
New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea, data protection agency says
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korea's data protection authority on Monday said new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek had been suspended in the country after DeepSeek acknowledged failing to take into account some of the agency's rules on protecting personal data.
The service of the app will be resumed once improvements are made in accordance with the country's privacy law, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said in a media briefing.
The measure that came into force on Saturday aims to block new downloads of the app, the agency said, though DeepSeek's web service remains accessible in the country.
The Chinese startup appointed legal representatives last week in South Korea and had acknowledged partially neglecting considerations of the country's data protection law, the PIPC said.
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, said last month it had ordered DeepSeek to block its chatbot in the country after failing to address the regulator's concerns over its privacy policy.
DeepSeek did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
When asked about earlier moves by South Korean government departments to block DeepSeek, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told a briefing on February 6 that the Chinese government attached great importance to data privacy and security and protected it in accordance with the law.
The spokesperson also said Beijing would never ask any company or individual to collect or store data in breach of laws.
Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach
UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report
With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.
Will the US and Israel succeed in ethnic cleansing of Gaza?
Author Pankaj Mishra argues that Israel’s war on Gaza has dealt a fatal blow to morality and international law.
IPL schedule, fixtures announced for the 2025 tournament
World's most lucrative and watched annual T20 tournament announces key matches and dates ahead of next month's kickoff.
Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal
US secretary of state endorses Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.