Top 10 world news: TikTokers rally against Biden amid ban threat; China launches manned spaceship, and more

US President Joe Biden signed a bill into law potentially banning Chinese social media app TikTok, sparking outrage within TikTok community. TikTok creators are rallying against the law, staging protests in opposition. Meanwhile, aHamas leader has declared the group's readiness to cease armed conflict for five years or longer if an independent Palestinian state is formed along the pre-1967 borders.

In other news, at least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out in several hotel buildings near Patna railway station in the eastern Indian state of Bihar on Thursday (Apr 25).

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TikTokers vs Biden: Creators start anti-govt movement—how powerful are they?

On April 24, US President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that could ban Chinese social media app TikTok. The law requires the app to either disassociate from its Chinese parentByteDanceorface a complete ban.While the ban maystill take years to come intoeffect, it has already infuriated the TikTok community.Many creators, having following in millions, have spoken against the law, accusing the government of ruining their livelihood.

Israel war: Hamas top official says militant group ready to lay down arms on one condition

A top Hamas official has stated that the militant group was ready to lay down arms for five years or more, if an independent Palestinian state is established along the pre-1967 borders.

Watch: China launches manned spaceship to Tiangong space station for six months

China onThursday (Apr 25) launched a manned spaceship into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.The Long March-2F carrier rocket blasted off the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft with three Chinese astronauts on board.

Video: At least 6 killed, 30 injured in massive fire near railway station in Bihar's Patna

At least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out in several hotel buildings near Patna railway station in the eastern Indian state of Bihar on Thursday (Apr 25). Authorities said at least 30 people were injured and the causality could go up. Media reports say the fire started from Pal hotel and soon spread to nearby hotels. Several bikes and cars were also gutted in the fire. Some seven-eight fire engines were rushed to the spot, whichdousedthe blaze in more than two hours.

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for role in Mahsa Amini protests

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been givendeath sentence by an Iranian revolutionary court for his involvement in the Mahsa Amini protests which broke out in 2022 in Iran, media reports said quoting his attorney's statement to the Iranian newspaper Sharq.

Polish director to release AI-assisted Putin biopic in bid to ‘challenge him through art’

A Polish director best known for his gangster-themed films is all set to unveil a biopic of Russian President Vladimir Putin but with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) twist.

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.

DOT's new rule ensures airlines provide automatic, quick refunds to passengers

To enhance consumer rights in air travel, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a rule mandating airlines to quickly issue automatic cash refunds to passengers when owed.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by a New York appeals court

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on charges of sexual assault and rape has been overturned by a New York appeals court on Thursday.

IPL 2024: RCB batter Virat Kohli becomes first to reach THIS milestone during match vs SRH

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli created history by becoming the first batter to score 400 or more runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) season for 10 times. Kohli achieved the feat against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25. Kohli scored a sluggish 51 off 43 balls vs SRH and now has 430 to his name in the ongoing IPL season so far.