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Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
August 28, 2026New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
August 24, 2026New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16 - Reuters
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16 Reuters
August 24, 2026Vietnam approves customs law changes to strengthen IP enforcement - Reuters
Vietnam approves customs law changes to strengthen IP enforcement Reuters
August 23, 2026Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news - Reuters
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news Reuters
August 20, 2026Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences - Reuters
Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences Reuters
August 20, 2026Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media' - Reuters
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media' Reuters
August 16, 2026France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
August 14, 2026In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat - Reuters
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat Reuters
August 14, 2026Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals - Reuters
Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals Reuters
August 14, 2026Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
August 11, 2026France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
August 11, 2026Crypto bill faces long odds after Senate punts vote to September - Reuters
Crypto bill faces long odds after Senate punts vote to September Reuters
August 10, 2026US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess - Reuters
US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess Reuters
August 8, 2026Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill - Reuters
Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill Reuters
August 8, 2026Trump could net big tax windfall in crypto bill divestiture plan, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Trump could net big tax windfall in crypto bill divestiture plan, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
August 6, 2026Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules - reuters.com
Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules reuters.com
August 6, 2026'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.
August 4, 2026Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill - Reuters
Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill Reuters
July 31, 2026PODCAST: Alphabet's AI bill - Reuters
PODCAST: Alphabet's AI bill Reuters
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