World News: 26 September 2022

German government sued over toxic air pollution
Over 90 percent of the EU's urban population is exposed to high levels of fine-particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone above those recommended by the WHO, according to the European Environment Agency.

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Protests in Russia's Dagestan region against new draft
More than 2,000 people have been arrested at mass protests since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the partial mobilisation of military reservists on Wednesday.

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TikTok may be fined £27 Million for failing to protect children
Information Commissioner, John Edwards said: “We all want children to be able to learn and experience the digital world, but with proper data privacy protections. Companies providing digital services have a legal duty to put those protections in place, but our provisional view is that TikTok fell short of meeting that requirement.

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Japan bans chemical weapons-related goods to Russia, concerned by nuke threats
Japan's government on Monday banned the export of materials that may be used for chemical weapons to 21 Russian organizations, including science laboratories. The measure was approved by the Cabinet following a decision by Group of Seven foreign ministers last week.

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British pound hits record low against US dollar
The UK government's new tax-cut plan has sparked concerns that increased public borrowing will worsen the nation’s cost-of-living crisis. This comes as the British currency plunged more than 3% on Friday, trading at levels last seen in the early 1970s.

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Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis
In poorer eastern Europe, people are stocking up on firewood, while in wealthier Germany, the wait for an energy-saving heat pump can take half a year. And businesses don’t know how much more they can cut back.

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