Swarnavahini Live at 8 News 01-09-2024

World News

• TikTok says US ban would have ‘staggering’ impact on free speech
  The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.
• Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'
  Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.
• Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers
  The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.
• Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture'
  The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life.
• Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger
  Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.