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Man City's Rodri fined for comments after Spurs draw

Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Manchester City v Salford City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 14, 2026 Manchester City's Rodri comes on as a substitute to replace Nico Gonzalez. REUTERS/Peter Powell
Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Manchester City v Salford City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 14, 2026 Manchester City's Rodri comes on as a substitute to replace Nico Gonzalez. REUTERS/Peter Powell

Guinea dissolves 40 political parties, opposition leader cries foul

FILE PHOTO: Guinea's President-elect Mamady Doumbouya arrives in a vehicle to take the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
FILE PHOTO: Guinea's President-elect Mamady Doumbouya arrives in a vehicle to take the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16, minister says

People use their mobile phones as they watch a video mapping show at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia roundabout while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
People use their mobile phones as they watch a video mapping show at the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia roundabout while celebrating New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Austrian broadcaster head resigns after sexual harassment claims

Director of the Austrian broadcasting company ORF Roland Weissmann attends a press conference in Vienna, Austria, on Dec 16, 2025.
Director of the Austrian broadcasting company ORF Roland Weissmann attends a press conference in Vienna, Austria, on Dec 16, 2025.

Tehran threatens to confiscate property of overseas Iranians who back attacks on Iran

People record smoke rising after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People record smoke rising after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia implements online age restrictions

Australia on March 9 began requiring websites which disseminate pornography to verify users are over 18.
Australia on March 9 began requiring websites which disseminate pornography to verify users are over 18.

Masked fan pulls the plug on VAR in bizarre sabotage

Figure Skating-Olympic champion Liu withdraws from world championships

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Victory Ceremony - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 19, 2026. Gold medallist Alysa Liu of United States celebrates with her national flag after winning the Women Single Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Victory Ceremony - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 19, 2026. Gold medallist Alysa Liu of United States celebrates with her national flag after winning the Women Single Skating REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Swiss voters reject plan to cut funding for state broadcaster

FILE PHOTO: People stand next to posters about funding cuts to the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People stand next to posters about funding cuts to the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

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