TikTok starts the appeal process against a ban in the US 

TikTok is set to begin its defence on Monday against a US law that could lead to its ban unless its Chinese parent company,

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China announces plans to gradually increase the retirement age 

In response to an ageing population and an underfunded pension system, China is preparing to “gradually raise” its retirement age for the first time

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YouTube to limit access to health and fitness videos for teenagers 

YouTube is introducing new limits on recommendations for certain health and fitness videos aimed at teenagers, particularly those that promote “idealised” body types. While

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Housing shortages continue in Ireland as demand grows 

Ireland has experienced substantial population growth between 2015 and 2023, leading to intense housing demand, with the current ratio of nearly 4 to 1—meaning

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Disney withdraws claim to stop customer suing over Disney+ membership

Disney has retracted its stance that a man could not pursue legal action over his wife’s death due to terms he agreed to during

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FDA authorises at-home over-the-counter syphilis test kits 

Until now, people who suspected they might have syphilis needed to visit a doctor for testing. However, the FDA has recently approved the first

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How has Joe Biden’s stepping down affected the stock markets? 

A week after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has chosen to exit the 2024 presidential race, throwing his support behind

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More Democrats call for Joe Biden to step down as party nominee

President Joe Biden is eager to “get back on the campaign trail next week,” reaffirming his intention to stay in the race despite growing

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Hospital admissions increase in Texas after power cuts caused by Hurricane Beryl 

After Hurricane Beryl left over a million people without power during a deadly heatwave, hospitals in the Houston area are now close to reaching

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President Biden faces growing pressure to withdraw from the presidential race 

Since his poor debate performance against Donald Trump, there have been increasing concerns about his suitability for re-election this year. The president is now

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