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A man uses his smartphone as he sits on a sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23, 2024. Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country. The law, which comes into force on December 25, 2024, will compel tech giants operational in Vietnam to store user data, provide it to authorities on request, and remove content the government regards as “illegal” within 24 hours. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP) (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Teens in Vietnam will now be limited to one hour of gaming per session

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Night scenery of Ginzan Onsen , a famous hot spring town and tourist destination in Obanazawa, Yamagata, Japan, with bridges over a stream flanked by old buildings on a cold snowy winter evening
The photograph captures the mesmerizing night scenery of Ginzan Onsen, a renowned hot spring town and popular tourist destination located in Japan. The town is nestled within a picturesque valley surrounded by lush mountains and features traditional wooden ryokan-style buildings lining both sides of a charming stone-paved street. Soft, warm light emanates from the traditional lanterns and the illuminated interiors of the ryokans, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance.
In the foreground of the image, a serene river meanders through the town, reflecting the illuminated structures and adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The combination of the vibrant reflections and the dark, starry sky overhead creates a captivating contrast that highlights the beauty of the town’s architecture and natural surroundings.
Ginzan Onsen is famous for its historic and preserved atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The photograph perfectly captures this timeless charm, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of this charming hot spring town, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a blend of cultural authenticity and relaxation.

This snowy Japanese town is cracking down on tourism after traffic jams blocked emergency vehicles

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Novo Nordisk faces stock market bloodbath after weight-loss drug trial disappoints

By Ryan Hogg and AFP

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 24, 2024 in New York City. World leaders convened for the 79th Session of the General Assembly as the world continues to experience major wars in Gaza, Ukraine and, Sudan along with the threat of a wider conflict in the Middle East. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

El Salvador plans to sell or shutter the ‘Chivo’ crypto wallet created by its bitcoin fan President Nayib Bukele

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Google’s targeted advert plans trigger concerns in the U.K. as watchdog condemns them as ‘irresponsible’

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ANKARA, TURKIYE – APRIL 26: Train conductor holds the go sign for first run of the Ankaraâ”Sivas high-speed train at Ankara high speed train station on April 26, 2023 in Ankara, Turkiye. Ankara-Sivas train is announced to have stops in Kirikkale and Yozgat before arriving in Sivas province. (Photo by Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Train conductor’s ‘bonjour’ causes a political ‘war of words’ in language-divided Belgium

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Employees prepare the codfish for salt curing at Ribeiralves cod processing plant –which produces nearly 30,000 tons per year– in Moita, outskirts of Lisbon, on December 16, 2024. Grilled, fried, in a salad or with cream: according to popular saying, there are as many recipes for dried cod as there are days in the year in Portugal, the world’s largest consumer of “bacalhau” and where it is the traditional Christmas dish. (Photo by Patricia DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Forget turkey, supermarkets in Portugal overflow with salted cod as holiday season approaches

By Levi Fernandes and AFP

TOPSHOT – China’s President Xi Jinping delivers his speech during a welcoming dinner ahead of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Macau’s handover from Portugal to China, in Macau on December 19, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Kwan / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANTHONY KWAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Xi Jinping urges Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, to diversify away from casinos

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: A cosplayer poses as Ranni the Witch from Elden Ring during New York Comic Con 2024 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for ReedPop)

Sony buys 10% slice of smash-hit game ‘Elden Ring’ owner Kadokawa for $320 million

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Airbnb said it would appeal against the investigation and “always asks hosts to confirm they have the necessary permits and comply with local regulations before advertising themselves on the platform”.

Spain launches probe into Airbnb’s advertising of allegedly unlicensed apartments

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UNITED STATES – DECEMBER 5: Elon Musk is seen in the U.S. Capitol after a meeting with Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., while on the Hill to talk about President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

After securing a top spot in Trump’s cabinet, concerns grow as Elon Musk influences the U.K.’s future ties with the U.S.

By Marie Heuclin and AFP

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 11: Competitors play Pokémon cards during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center on August 11, 2023 in Yokohama, Japan. The 2023 Pokémon World Championships is a combined gaming competition for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE games. It is the first time the event has been held in Japan and takes place from August 11 to 13. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Pokemon has a new hit gaming app with 60 million downloads and $180 million in revenue in 6 weeks

By Kilian Fichou and AFP

The capital is not the only Dutch city relaxing solar panel rules. Rotterdam, Utrecht and others are following suit.

Locals are up in arms over ‘ugly’ solar panels on Amsterdam’s canalside houses

By Charlotte van Ouwerkerk and AFP

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – DECEMBER 8: Presidential candidate Calin Georgescu talks to supporters and the media in front of a closed voting station where he was supposed to vote on December 8, 2024 in Mogosoaia, Romania. Today would have been the runoff vote in Romania’s presidential election, but the country’s Constitutional Court earlier this week annulled the first round of voting after intelligence showed far-right candidate Calin Georgescu benefitted from a mass influence operation mounted by Russia. (Photo by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images)

With over a billion users, TikTok’s algorithm keeps it ahead of the game—but is it entertainment or a tool for Beijing’s surveillance?

By Jules Bonnard and AFP

Nobuo Hayasaka, president of Kioxia Holdings Corp., strikes a bell during the company’s listing ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Memory-chip maker Kioxia soared in its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, underscoring firm investor demand for new shares in Japan. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Kioxia—once Toshiba’s chip unit—rallies after a Tokyo debut that valued the Bain-owned chipmaker at over $5 billion

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