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India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app. Source link
Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place. Source link
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years. Source link
Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
Joaquín Guzmán López’s guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him. Source link
South African radio DJ among five charged over Russia recruitment plot
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies. Source link
Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Source link
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey. Source link
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru’s central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said. Source link
Australia's social media ban explained… in 60 seconds
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 – but will it actually work? Here’s everything you need to know. Source link
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”. Source link