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Afghanistan opium production jumps fivefold as farmers find ways round Taliban ban

UN News · Official source · Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Opium production in Afghanistan has risen fivefold in a year. According to a UN survey released on Thursday, it’s the first significant increase since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in 2022.

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Technology · BBC News

Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.Read original ↗

Technology · Nikkei Asia

Google parent's revenue jumps 25% as homegrown AI chips take on Nvidia

PALO ALTO, California -- Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) have become a "meaningful contributor" to revenue growth, as demand for the search gi Read original ↗

Technology · Ars Technica

Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling

US agency has sued 10 states for trying to stop gambling on prediction markets.Read original ↗

Business · BBC News

Three ways the Budget affects you

The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.Read original ↗

Technology · TechCrunch

Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban

Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.Read original ↗

Technology · Engadget

The best ways to tell if someone is using AI glasses

While it can be jarring to discover that your companion is using AI glasses, there are some steps you can take to recognize them ASAP.Read original ↗