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South China Morning Post
scmp.com > news > world > europe > article > 3365103 > france-press-ahead-high-school-phone-ban-next-month

France to press ahead with high school phone ban from next month

1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (169+ words) The ban is expected to take effect from the start of the new school year, which begins in September The French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next…...

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scmp.com > news > china > diplomacy > article > 3364895 > tiktok-bytedance-agree-us400-million-settlement-us-over-childrens-privacy-suit

Breaking | TikTok, ByteDance agree to US$400 million settlement with US government

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (188+ words) TikTok will pay US$300 million immediately and an additional US$100 million after entering an order vacating a prior consent decree TikTok and its Chinese parent ByteDance have agreed to pay US$400 million to settle a US Justice Department lawsuit accusing…...

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scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3363418 > chinese-mans-3000km-search-pen-pal-24-years-ago-sparks-deep-nostalgia

Chinese man’s 3,000km search for pen pal from 24 years ago sparks deep nostalgia

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (185+ words) Li’s heartfelt journey resonates with many, attracting 62,000 likes and over 7,000 comments, with some describing it as ‘romantic’ A man from southern China travelled 3,000 kilometres to search for his pen pal from 24 years ago, stirring nostalgia among many for their own…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > economics > article > 3361616 > malaysia-probes-telecoms-giant-maxis-over-khairul-aming-privacy-leak

‘Privacy lost so easily’: influencer’s bill leak rattles Malaysia’s telcos

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (215+ words) Screenshots of an overdue bill have stirred outrage over how easily authorised staff can expose personal data A social media post over an unpaid phone bill has triggered a data-protection investigation in Malaysia, after one of the country’s most recognisable…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > society > article > 3358866 > whatsapp-popular-hong-kong-set-no-longer-require-sharing-numbers-texts

No need to share numbers as WhatsApp set to introduce new feature for texting

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) Starting this week, users can reserve unique usernames that allow them to text without swapping numbers later this year WhatsApp, one of Hong Kong’s most popular messaging apps, will soon no longer require users to share their phone numbers before…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > society > article > 3358866 > whatsapp-popular-hong-kong-set-no-longer-require-sharing-numbers-texts

WhatsApp, popular in Hong Kong, to no longer require sharing numbers for texts

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) Starting this week, users can reserve unique usernames that allow them to text without swapping numbers later this year WhatsApp, one of Hong Kong’s most popular messaging apps, will soon no longer require users to share their phone numbers before…...

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scmp.com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3358226 > chinese-boy-destroys-us30000-worth-phones-home-fire-dads-response-shocks-everyone

Chinese boy’s US$30,000 phone fire sparks shocking dad lesson

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (162+ words) Story quickly gained traction on mainland social media, drawing over 50 million views on related discussions A boy in southern China accidentally ignited dozens of mobile phones while playing at home, but his father’s remarkably calm reaction has garnered praise online....

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scmp.com > news > asia > southeast-asia > article > 3354360 > malaysia-demands-tiktok-explain-failure-block-fake-account-using-ai-insult-king

Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (95+ words) South China Morning Post Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account using AI to insult king Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > health-environment > article > 3354015 > hospital-body-use-18285-and-18286-phone-numbers-help-people-identify-calls

Hospital body to use 18285 and 18286 phone numbers to help people identify calls

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (175+ words) Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority will begin rolling out prefixes next week, reducing the risk of people not answering calls due to scam fears Starting next Tuesday, all phone calls made by the authority, which oversees public medical facilities, will display…...

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scmp.com > video > china > 3352934 > chinese-create-wealthy-online-personas-luxury-photos-may-come-legal-risks

Chinese create ‘wealthy’ online personas with ‘luxury’ photos that may come with legal risks

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (38+ words) South China Morning Post Users post ‘real-life’ pictures of yachts, gourmet meals and luxury cars to boost business profiles, chances of romantic encounters....