Asian Headlines at 11:46 p.m. GMT
Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
Latest stories
BuzzFeed19 Funny Tweets From The Week To Keep You Laughing Until Christmas
"Being easily laughable is soooo funnnnn. Everyone’s like. That wasn’t even funny. Like okay whatever. I’m the most joyous one here."
- BuzzFeed
My Lungs Are Physically Sore From Laughing So Hard At These 19 Black Twitter Tweets From The Week
"Someone said Kendrick Lamar fans are people who weren’t afraid to read out loud in school"
- The Guardian
Why Silicon Valley panicked over Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia’s children account for a tiny portion of users but tech companies worry about the law setting a precedent
- TechCrunch
Bluesky promises more verification and an ‘aggressive’ approach to impersonation
As more celebrities and popular influencers join Bluesky, the fast-growing social media service has been facing more concerns around impersonation and verified identity. The Bluesky Safety team posted Friday that the company has updated its impersonation policy to be “more aggressive,” adding that “impersonation and handle-squatting accounts will be removed.” The company said it should be able to act on impersonation reports more quickly because it has quadrupled the size of its moderation team, though there’s still “a large backlog of moderation reports due to an influx of new users.”
- The Telegraph
Why South Korea declared martial law and what happens next
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president, declared martial law on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state forces” that he said threatened to “ruin” the nation.
- The Independent
Killer who boasted ‘I’ll be 45 when I get out’ dies in prison aged 42
Callum Tole shouted, ‘Happy days. I’m still alive,’ after he was told he would spend the next 18 years in prison
- People
Sofía Vergara Poses Topless and Shares Sexy Bikini Snaps from Colombian Holiday Vacation with Her Family
The actress shared photos of herself posing in a sexy black bikini as she and her family spent Thanksgiving in Colombia
- The Telegraph
South Korea declares martial law
The South Korean president has declared emergency martial law, citing North Korean threats and domestic “anti-state forces”.
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint
Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily
- The Independent
South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island
Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag in line for first new job since Manchester United sacking
The Dutchman is attracting interest
- Cosmo
Rita Ora frees the nip at Fashion Awards afterparty in mesh cut-out dress
After wearing a custom Primark suit to The 2024 Fashion Awards, Rita Ora donned a comic strip dress with sheer mesh cut-outs to free the nip for the afterparty.
- Evening Standard
Ruben Amorim reveals Manchester United meeting as he names one player 'the future' of his team
New Red Devils boss eager to promote stronger links between staff at the club
- The Guardian
Leicester’s Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ by enforced exit from Manchester United
Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted: ‘I was disappointed, very much so’ after leaving Old Trafford but said he is ready to ‘work around the clock’ for Leicester
- BuzzFeed
I Was Living In Dubai In My 30s When My Boyfriend Died Tragically. What Happened Next Still Haunts Me.
"Even after all this time, I still can’t quite believe the authorities were more interested in my sex life than investigating a fatal swimming accident."
- The Telegraph
US jets attack Iranian militias in Syria
American aircraft reportedly attacked Iranian-backed fighters in Syria as a renewed civil war threatened to engulf the country.
- People
Wife Praised Husband for Support After Cancer Diagnosis. 5 Years Later, He Killed Her in Murder-Suicide
Brandy Manville was killed by her husband Charles Manville, who then died by suicide, per police
- Hello!
Lily James delivers a lesson in lingerie in lace slip dress
The Pam & Tommy actress styled a sultry slip dress for a weekend in Paris. See photos
- Evening Standard
Granddad fights off Rolex watch muggers in central London by swinging takeaway bags
Christopher Harris was attacked by muggers in Paddington after he bought takeaway food