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Jul
20
2025
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By Lily Chang
South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war

Paramount+ to stream South Park after high-stakes bidding war

Culture and Entertainment
After years of being a cornerstone of animated satire, South Park has secured a new streaming home in a deal that underscores the intensifying competition among digital platforms. Following a closely watched bidding war, the long-running series is set to stream on Paramount+, signaling a strategic shift in the ever-evolving landscape of streaming content.The move comes at a time when established platforms are racing to secure exclusive titles that attract dedicated fan bases. With over two decades of cultural commentary, biting humor, and a fiercely loyal audience, South Park represents a valuable asset in this ongoing content arms race. The…
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Jul
20
2025
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By Lily Chang
Starmer and Modi sign £6bn India-UK trade deal

Starmer and Modi agree on £6bn India-UK trade deal

Economy
The United Kingdom and India have embarked on a new phase of economic partnership as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a historic trade deal worth £6 billion. This agreement represents a crucial step in strengthening the economic and diplomatic ties between the countries, paving the way for fresh opportunities in areas like technology, pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, and financial services.Este reciente acuerdo se alcanza después de años de negociaciones con el objetivo de reforzar los lazos bilaterales en la era posterior al Brexit. Con el Reino Unido buscando redefinir su posición comercial global e India…
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Jul
20
2025
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By Lily Chang
Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulator

UK Report Highlights ‘Effective Duopoly’ of Apple and Google

Science and Technology
Apple and Google, two of the world’s most influential tech companies, continue to dominate the digital ecosystem in the United Kingdom, drawing concern from the country’s top competition watchdog. According to the regulator, the tight grip these two firms hold over mobile operating systems, app stores, and web browsers significantly limits consumer choice and stifles innovation.The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been examining the mobile tech sector in depth, and its findings suggest that Apple and Google’s hold on core digital infrastructure creates what amounts to a digital duopoly. Their dominance extends beyond hardware and into the critical…
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Jul
19
2025
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By Lily Chang
Political exiles fleeing Bukele's crackdown in El Salvador say 'history is repeating itself'

Political exiles escaping Bukele’s crackdown in El Salvador warn ‘history is repeating itself’

International
Over the past few years, El Salvador has garnered worldwide interest not only due to its extensive security measures but also because of the departure of political leaders and activists declaring they no longer feel secure in their home country. As President Nayib Bukele's administration continues to strengthen control, numerous individuals who were once influential in the nation's public sphere are looking for safety outside the nation, expressing worries that El Salvador might be dangerously close to reliving its troubling historical periods.This growing wave of political exile reflects deep unease about the direction of El Salvador’s governance. While the official…
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