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China not trying to 'replace' US in Colombia: ambassador
China not trying to 'replace' US in Colombia: ambassador
by  AFP

China is not seeking to "replace" the United States as the top trading partner of Colombia, Beijing's ambassador to Bogota, whose president has announced a pivot to China, told AFP on Tuesday. "China is coming to offer our collaboration, not to replace anyone, nor seeking to take someone's place," Zhu Jingyang told AFP on the sidelines of a media briefing.

'No-kids' holiday venue? Think again, says France
'No-kids' holiday venue? Think again, says France
by  AFP

The French government is mulling measures to clamp down on adult-only hotels and restaurants, with a top official warning that hospitality venues excluding children in a so-called "no kids" strategy were dividing society.

EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children
EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children
by  AFP

The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday into four pornographic platforms over suspicions they are failing to stop children accessing adult content in breach of the bloc's strict digital content law. Fearful over children's access to adult content, the commission said it would work with national authorities to make sure smaller porn platforms apply the same rules.

'Kisses from Prague': The fall of a Russian ransomware giant
'Kisses from Prague': The fall of a Russian ransomware giant
by  AFP

The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world's most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow's role in its development and the fate of its founder. Lockbit, which the NCA said was "once the world's most harmful cybercrime group", sought to adapt by using different sites.