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  Last update: 08:16 17.07.2019

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  Opinion

  Facial Recognition: Why Facebook's 'Alt Text' Feature Can be Abused by Spooks & Hackers

  Facebook's "automatic alternative text" feature silently implemented by the IT giant on its social media platforms may be used to track users and could potentially be abused by hackers and intelligence agencies, say cyber security experts, suggesting that EU authorities may roast the tech giant for violating the bloc's data protection rules.

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  Last update: 08:17 17.07.2019

  08:17 17.07.2019

  Europe

  Swedish Priest Defrocked for Likening Hitler to Jesus

  The former cleric described himself as a “true priest”, “true Christian” and “true national socialist” and accused the Church of Sweden of betraying the “true God”.

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  Last update: 08:47 17.07.2019

  08:47 17.07.2019

  Tech

  Scientists Reveal How Stonehedge Could Have Been Built

  At present, it's generally accepted that Stonehenge's stones, which are up to eight metres high and weigh as much as two tonnes, were moved by human force.

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  Last update: 08:27 17.07.2019

  08:27 17.07.2019

  Russia

  Russia's 2-in-1 VIP-Boat 'Sagaris': Limo and Racing Car (Photo, Video)

  High-speed passenger shipbuilding is being revived in Russia. Many large hydrofoil vessels are already being built and operated, for example, the seagoing craft Kometa-120M and the river craft Valdai-45R.

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  Last update: 07:48 17.07.2019

  07:48 17.07.2019

  Viral

  Russian Figure Skater Zagitova Joins #BottleCapChallenge, Opens Bottle With Ice Skate Kick (Video)

  The #BottleCapChallenge that hit social media trends this summer requires a participant to kick the lid off a bottle while it is filmed in slow motion.

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  Last update: 06:39 17.07.2019

  06:39 17.07.2019

  Russia

  Russian Netizens Catch Stinky 'Pink River' on Video in Stavropol Region

  Locals in the village of Tatarka in Russia's Stavropol region have filmed a 'magic' pink stream. According to local media, a contaminated leak from a factory nearby may have caused the intriguing color and strong smell.

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  Last update: 07:35 17.07.2019

  07:35 17.07.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  Falling Sex Ratio in India Leaves Netizens Disappointed

  New Delhi (Sputnik): Netizens have shown their shock and disappointment after a recent survey revealed that the country’s already low sex ratio further decreased over the period from 2015-2017.

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  Last update: 07:54 17.07.2019

  07:54 17.07.2019

  Tech

  Russia's Humanoid Robot FEDOR Renamed to Skybot Ahead of Its First Space Mission

  MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's humanoid robot FEDOR has been renamed to Skybot ahead of its first space mission scheduled in August, Rocket and Space Corporation Energia told Sputnik.