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How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change
A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change. 
© 2019 BBCWorld 4:55pm 

SpaceX launches satellite that will bring internet to island nations
Thousands of islands dot the Pacific Ocean between Asia's southern coast and Australia, and the people who live on them have stayed mostly isolated from the digital age. 
© 2019 CNN Tue 1:45pm 

Internet praises Miss Nigeria's reaction to losing the 2019 Miss World title
The internet has fallen in love with Miss Nigeria's reaction to Miss Jamaica's win of the 2019 Miss World title.Her giddy reaction to the crowning of Miss World has gone viral on social media as the perfect example of how friends... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Mon 12:45am 

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Internet stunned as $15 million gamer Tyler Blevin struggles to cut bread
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins may have 22 million followers on YouTube and be worth an estimated $22.7 million, but when it comes to cutting bread he's somewhat out of his depth.A cooking show clip of the YouTube millionaire - who rose... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Thu 12:05am 

Trailer for acid attack film 'Chhapaak' shows struggle and strength of survivors
The official trailer for "Chhapaak" -- the first mainstream Indian movie to tackle the subject of acid attacks -- hit the internet on Tuesday. 
© 2019 CNN Wed, 11 Dec 5:15am 

-U.N. expert urges Ethiopia to stop shutting down internet
-Pepe and protest pig: Internet memes come to life at Hong Kong rally

South Island flooding: Drone footage reveals extent of Timaru highway washout
Dramatic drone footage shows parts of a South Island highway underwater as a massive storm continues to make its way up the country, shutting down internet services and cutting power.The country's main north-south route, State Highway... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Sun, 8 Dec 4:05pm 

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-Why tyrants really block the internet

Why the Internet is convinced Meghan Markle writes her own Instagram captions
Meghan Markle fans have noticed this subtle hint on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Instagram account. Find out here! 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 3 Dec 5:15pm 

How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet
Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves? 
© 2019 BBCWorld Tue, 3 Dec 1:15pm 

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Surge in Brits Googling NZ after Boris Johnson's UK election victory
Internet searches for immigration to NZ and Australia explode after Boris Johnson's UK election victory. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue 6:45pm 

Britney Spears asks trolls to stop sharing 'mean comments' about her
Britney Spears is spreading holiday cheer, while also asking internet haters to stop spreading so many hateful messages to her online. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Mon 4:55pm 

The prize app designed to help deaf children in school
The winning app is being developed by Amazon Web Services and will be released for use in schools. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Sun 5:45am 

The content creation market in Kenya
The internet is driving Kenya's entertainment industry and content creators are making money online. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Fri 9:36pm 

'Nothing sinister' about would-be Glock buyer who went to the dark web to get his gun
Suggestions by the police that dark web Glock buyer was a religious extremist "out of context", his lawyer says. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Thu 12:05am 

Internet provider faces big GDPR fine for lax call centre checks
Internet company is accused of only asking for a name and date of birth before sharing personal data. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Thu 2:15am 

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Google removes reviews mocking White Island eruption
Google has removed a number of insensitive reviews from its online listing of White Island. Newshub reported today the internet giant had deleted the reviews after being informed of their nature. One reviewer wrote: "Great place... 
© 2019 NZ Herald Tue, 10 Dec 12:25am 

Olivia Jade proves she's back on the internet for good with risqué selfie
Olivia Jade is returning to social media for good, it seems. From the looks of her latest Instagram post, it doesn't look like she's taking a break any time soon. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Sat, 7 Dec 9:15pm 

Kashmir users kicked off WhatsApp
A four-month internet blackout in the region means accounts are classed as inactive and shut down. 
© 2019 BBCWorld Sat, 7 Dec 0:05am 

Lil Bub, the internet's cutest viral cat, has died at age 8
Lil Bub, the Internet-famous cat known for her web series Lil Bub's Big Show has passed away at the age of 8. Read her owner's emotional tribute here. 
© 2019 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 3 Dec 4:25pm 

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