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World News

• Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public
  Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.
• Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
  The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.
• US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
  The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
• Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go
  It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.
• Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row
  The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.