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Newly minted trillionaire Musk under fire over Belfast riots

A fire burns during a protest on June 9 after a knife attack left a man seriously injured in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

‘Dream job’: Two football fans are being paid over $64,000 each to watch every World Cup game

Digital content creators Austin Franklin (left) and Kevin Akoto were picked out thousands of applicants for the role of “Chief World Cup Watcher”.

Behind the anti-Indian posts: How social media pages mix divisive narratives with clickbait

The posts, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, selectively used images and footage of crowded streets to back claims that Singapore is “overcrowded” with Indians.

‘Call me Captain Yo’: TVB star Yoyo Chen impresses fans by piloting a plane in real life

Hong Kong actress-model Yoyo Chen shared photos on June 9 of her dressed in a crisp white pilot shirt.

Australia’s social media ban is floundering. Can it still help younger kids?

Younger kids who were not on social media when the ban came into place may grow up in an environment where access to the platforms is not the norm.

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16

FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration/File Photo

6-7, Bad Bunny, AI: Pope Leo targets the young

Pope Leo in Madrid on June 6. The pontiff has frequently been seen doing the 6-7 hand gesture on popemobile rides.

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology Group, founded by US President Donald Trump, said it remained focused on completing its merger with TAE.

Women’s Champions League hits new audience benchmark, says UEFA

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Final - FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes - Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway - May 23, 2026 FC Barcelona's Irene Paredes lifts the trophy as she celebrates winning the UEFA Women's Champions League with her teammates REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

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