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Why Israel is set to hold fifth election in under four years

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June 21, 2022

Israel is set to hold its fifth general election in under four years, with the ruling government conceding it does not have the power to carry on

Its expected an election will take place in October, with former prime minister and current opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to return to office.

The government’s announcement comes after weeks of speculation the coalition was on the brink of political collapse.

Current PM Naftali Bennet says all attempts to stabilise his coalition have been exhausted.

The government risked losing a key vote next week after a member of Bennet’s own parliamentary party stood aside, leaving the coalition as a minority.

A bill to dissolve the nation’s the parliament will go to a vote next week, and if it passes, Bennett will make way for centrist politician Yair Lapid to become interim PM.

The two men formed the coalition party last year after successfully ousting Israel’s longest-serving leader, Netanyahu.

A majority was formed through the combination of eight individual parties, all united by the desire to remove Netanyahu from office.

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TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

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