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Twitter restricts account of academic who mocked China leader
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Egyptian TikTok star jailed for 10 years
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School's threat to shame playground vandals on social media
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Warning as NZ doctors, nurses share sensitive files via social media
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Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
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