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More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups

Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.

October 25, 2025

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Trump slams 'dirty' Canada despite withdrawal of Reagan ad
Trump slams 'dirty' Canada despite withdrawal of Reagan ad

US President Donald Trump slammed Canada for playing "dirty" Friday as a row over an advertisement featuring former leader Ronald Reagan that prompted Trump to scrap trade talks showed no sign of abating.

October 25, 2025

Bagnaia seals third Malaysian MotoGP pole in a row
Bagnaia seals third Malaysian MotoGP pole in a row

Italian Francesco Bagnaia claimed pole position at the Malaysian MotoGP after the Ducati ace clocked the fastest qualifying time ahead of Spaniard Alex Marquez on Saturday.

October 25, 2025

Trump heads for Asia and Xi trade talks
Trump heads for Asia and Xi trade talks

US President Donald Trump left on Friday for Asia and high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping -- adding that he would also like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his trip.

October 25, 2025

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Batting great Williamson cuts back on New Zealand commitments
Batting great Williamson cuts back on New Zealand commitments

Batting great Kane Williamson says a changed "life situation" will reduce his availability for New Zealand as he prepares for his first international match since March.

October 25, 2025

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North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report
North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report

North Korea is circumventing UN sanctions by using cryptocurrency to trade raw materials and military weaponry, and by deploying large numbers of IT workers abroad to launder funds and generate income for Pyongyang, an international sanctions monitoring group reported.

October 25, 2025