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Key Takeaways

Australia enacted a law banning social media for under-16s, drawing international attention.
New border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have displaced thousands.
Sudan's army is accused of killing over 1,700 civilians in airstrikes.
The EU is investigating Google for allegedly misusing content to train AI.
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang faces an investigation into a massive data breach.

Australia enacted a law banning individuals under 16 from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram; existing profiles are to be deactivated.
Platforms face significant fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for non-compliance, prompting critics to label these penalties as small for major tech companies.
The law requires platforms to take reasonable steps to verify user age.
Countries including Denmark, France, and Germany are considering similar measures, observing Australia's implementation.

Tens of thousands have been displaced in Cambodia and Thailand due to renewed border fighting.
Thailand reports five soldiers killed, while Cambodia claims seven civilians have died.
Both nations accuse each other of violating a truce, with Thailand alleging Cambodian troops initiated firing.
A dispute between the nations over the Preah Vihear temple dates back to a mapping error from the early 20th century, with tensions flaring periodically.

An investigation by the Sudan Witness Project revealed Sudan's army (SAF) has killed at least 1,700 civilians in airstrikes during the civil war against the RSF.
The report highlights the use of unguided munitions in populated areas, including residential neighborhoods and markets, and instances of strikes on humanitarian facilities.
The SAF claims its airstrikes target only RSF sites and denies allegations of targeting civilians.
A Sudanese militia leader, Ali Mohammed Ali Abdulrahman, was sentenced to 20 years by the International Criminal Court for crimes committed in Darfur two decades ago.

The European Union is investigating Alphabet (Google) for allegedly misusing creative content from YouTube and other platforms to train its AI services.
Google claims the probe risks stifling innovation, while the EU questions the company's concern for content producers versus consumers.
This investigation is part of a broader trend of legal cases against US tech companies.
The EU recently fined X (formerly Twitter) $140 million over its blue tick verification system, deemed inadequately verified.

South Korea's online shopping platform Coupang is under investigation for a data breach affecting nearly two-thirds of its user base.
Police raided Coupang's Seoul headquarters as part of the investigation into the largest data breach in the country's history.
The breach exposed customer names, phone numbers, addresses, and shopping history.
A former Chinese national employee is suspected of leaking sensitive customer data from Coupang.