Albania to shut TikTok ‘down for everyone’ for one year after killing of teenager

Albania to shut TikTok ‘down for everyone’ for one year after killing of teenager

Local media had reported that the fatal incident followed arguments between the two boys on social media. Videos emerged on TikTok of minors supporting the killing.

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Car ploughs into ‘fairytale’ Christmas market killing at least five,injuring scores
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The driver was arrested shortly after he had barrelled into a crowd in Magdeburg,Germany,when the town centre was teeming with holiday shoppers.

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Eight convicted over the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty

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Pelicot trial sparks calls for ‘consent’ to be added to French rape law

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‘We share the struggle’:With 51 guilty verdicts Gisele Pelicot’s rape ordeal becomes message of hope

‘We share the struggle’:With 51 guilty verdicts Gisele Pelicot’s rape ordeal becomes message of hope

The trial that has both horrified and captivated France for almost four months has ended with a victory for the woman at its centre. She remains poised.

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Ukraine offered Moscow bombing suspect $158,000 to kill top general,Russia claims

Ukraine offered Moscow bombing suspect $158,000 to kill top general,Russia claims

Russian authorities claim the detainee was promised $158,000 and safe passage to a European country if he helped kill Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.

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