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TikTok being investigated by Ofcom over child safety measures

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.
Eleven killed as fire breaks out at Algerian orphanage

Eleven people have been killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage, according to local authorities.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.
Ebola outbreak in Congo passes 2,000 cases and 750 deaths

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.
Gus the $50m T-rex breaks dinosaur fossil sale record at New York auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.
UK working to ban goods and services exports to and imports from Israeli settlements

The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.
Gibraltar ushers in new era as British territory's border fence with Spain removed

Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.