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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

TechCrunch 6 months ago

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Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group

Memorial was co-winner of 2022 Peace Prize for its work in documenting human rights abuses in Russia.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement Black plumes of smoke from an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island were seen, after what Iranian authorities stated was an “enemy attack” on the site. The oil refinery company stated the refinery was hit…

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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165,000 digital nomads have left the UK: Which countries are they moving to?

These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living.

Euronews 6 months ago

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‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded

Frantic diplomacy collides with 'genocidal' threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Israel's confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race

The U.S. reached a last-minute ceasefire with Iran just before Trump's deadline for the country to meet his demands. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the U.S. House race in Georgia.

NPR News 6 months ago

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Unionized ProPublica staff are on strike over AI, layoffs, and wages

Unionized staff at ProPublica, one of the country's leading nonprofit newsrooms, are walking off the job for 24 hours beginning Wednesday and asking the public to honor a digital picket line. The roughly 150 members of the ProPublica Guild are in...

The Verge 6 months ago

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Watch: When will fuel prices go down?

The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.

BBC News 6 months ago

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US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC

US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo is expecting to receive ‘third-country’ deportees after a deal with the US. Some people are unhappy with the deal, arguing that conflict and insecurity make life difficult enough without…

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Oil prices fall after ceasefire deal as questions over Hormuz Strait linger

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the various stakeholders are saying the deal means for the...

France 24 6 months ago

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Shipping companies 'see opportunities' but seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening

Major shipping lines express cautious optimism over transit opportunities in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, but stress the urgent need for full clarity before any vessels move.

Euronews 6 months ago

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Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue

Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?

Trump cites Iran's 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Iranian attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire

Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement.

Euronews 6 months ago