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5 Dec 2025

Internet use may reduce loneliness for older unpaid caregivers

A US study found that older unpaid caregivers who use the internet more often tend to feel less lonely. Researchers analysed 2019–2020 California survey data from 3,957 caregivers aged 65 and older; about 12% had health problems.

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Photo by Centre for Ageing Better, Unsplash

19 Oct 2025

Togo to tighten control of online speech

Togo plans stricter rules for online speech after large protests in June 2025. Authorities and the media regulator warned of criminal charges and told journalists to check social media material carefully.

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6 Oct 2025

China starts campaign to remove 'negative' online content

On September 22 China's Cyberspace Administration began a two-month campaign to remove online posts it calls antagonistic or negative. Platforms removed posts, banned influencers and targeted fan groups, trolls and so-called low-consumption vloggers.

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9 Mar 2022

Most people in poorer countries lack decent internet

A new report finds that 90% of people in low- and middle-income countries cannot get decent internet. Researchers say this affects health, education and work and call for cheaper data, phones and wider 4G coverage.

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