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Morning Briefing: Jan. 13, 2026

Morning Briefing: Jan. 13, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
UK watchdog launches investigation into Musk's X over Grok sexual deepfakes
12.01.2026

UK watchdog launches investigation into Musk's X over Grok sexual deepfakes

- Ofcom says there had been 'deeply concerning reports' of the platform's chatbot being used to create 'sexualised images of children'

British parents to get guidance on limiting screen time for children under 5
12.01.2026

British parents to get guidance on limiting screen time for children under 5

Move comes in light of evidence that screen time is linked to delayed speech in toddlers

Dozens of NGOs in UK reject 'dangerous' proposal bringing more anti-protest powers
12.01.2026

Dozens of NGOs in UK reject 'dangerous' proposal bringing more anti-protest powers

'We reject cynical attempts by government to present this repressive proposal as protection for vulnerable groups,' says joint statement

Meta deactivates over half a million accounts belonging to under-16s under Australia’s social media ban
12.01.2026

Meta deactivates over half a million accounts belonging to under-16s under Australia’s social media ban

Company calls on government to engage with industry 'constructively,' instead of 'blanket bans'

China says attaches ‘high importance to visit by Canadian Premier Carney
12.01.2026

China says attaches ‘high importance to visit by Canadian Premier Carney

Mark Carney to begin 4-day China trip Wednesday, 1st such visit in 8 years