The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for teenagers under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday. If passed in parliament, the ban will go into effect by spring 2027. The platforms to be banned for under-16s include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram,
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 15 - Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home on Monday despite a U.S.-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south.
Tanzania’s foreign minister looks to assuage US officials and the business community as US Congress eyes more sanctions.
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to end the war that has roiled the region – and global energy markets – since late February. Just what’s been agreed to, however, will
GDANSK, June 15 - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.
As the first flight suspensions and route cuts in East Africa follow the Ebola crisis, airlines across the continent are watching events with growing unease.
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") recently held a successful two-day meeting with the Chairpersons and Vice Chairperson of the CAF's Judicial Tribunals at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw.
Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.
The local action-horror film “Colony” held firmly onto the top spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jun. 12–14. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film pulled in $2 million from 301,049 admissions
The peace deal between the United States and Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sends oil prices tumbling and propels the Ibex 35 to a fresh record above 19,000 points, driving strong gains across European stock markets.
The chief said the couple has been remanded for four days from June 13 to 16.
Hawkeye's Bow will introduce a new two-card infinite combo to Pauper, meaning it's already on the ban watch.
The Oscar-winning actress has appeared in an advert for luxury penthouses in Israel. The backlash has been intense, with one celebrity asking whether Paltrow is “actually a really, really nasty person” or just “stupid”.
The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered few details about Tehran's nuclear programme.
The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program is a major setback for European defense cooperation. France, Germany and Spain have spent nearly a decade trying to develop what was intended to become Europe’s premier next-generation combat
PAS’ president Abdul Hadi Awang announced over the weekend that Hamzah Zainudin will be reappointed as Malaysia’s opposition leader, but its coalition partner Bersatu - which sacked Hamzah in February - has questioned the move.
Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media.
This year’s 20th anniversary of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) concluded another insightful three-day programme of activities. It welcomed a record 2,500 visitors onsite with more following online, who attended seven plenary and 50 policy sessions. The highlight
Oxford physicists have created an entirely new type of Schrödinger’s cat-like quantum state using components that are themselves highly quantum in nature. The advance could open new possibilities for more resilient quantum computers and deeper insights into the strange rules
“The Walking Dead: Dead City” may be a dark show, but it’s also a fitting festival opener, argues Cécile Menoni, executive director of Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “It felt like a natural choice for this anniversary edition,” she tells Variety. “Beyond its success, it is a
Spend enough time in airports and a small comedy repeats itself. People who hold lounge access almost never stop to weigh whether the sandwich outside tastes better. The lounge is a privilege. Privileges exist to be used. So the holder walks straight past the food court and
[Daily Maverick] The chaos that threatens to explode from this mobilisation will devastate not only migrants but all poor people and workers. Only reactionary political forces will benefit from promoting it.
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
Edko Films’ action thriller “The Furious” claimed the number one spot at the China box office during the June 12–14 weekend, unseating a long-running local juggernaut with an RMB76.1 million ($11.2 million) frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Having debuted on June
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran was "good news", especially as it could lead to a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. "If this news is confirmed by developments in the
Washington has just reminded Europe who really holds the power in the age of artificial intelligence. For Europe, this is a long-overdue wake-up call. But will it actually wake up?
The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.
Controversy erupted when ballot paper shortages led to a delay and temporary suspension of voting.
Rory Kinnear will play economist and Bloomsbury Group figure John Maynard Keynes in the world premiere of “The Standard of Living,” a new play by three-time Olivier Award winner James Graham, producers Brian and Dayna Lee and director Nicholas Hytner revealed Monday. Royal
On 12 June, the Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into application, overhauling the EU's migration and asylum system. This comprehensive package of 10 legislative acts sets out common procedures for screening and registering irregular arrivals at EU borders, with swifter
[CAF] Africa's record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent's growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football future.
Some fans did not receive their bags at the June 12 concert owing to shortages that delayed entry.
Despite a historic financial windfall from Fifa, African nations are finding that a truly global tournament remains out of reach due to harsh geopolitical realities.
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon.
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Drones have not only become a potent battlefield weapon, but they also have deep strike capability. Ukraine has used them to stymie Russia on the battlefield and to destroy high-value targets on Russian territory, including critical infrastructure and important military
BEIJING, June 15 - Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first trip to the world's second-largest economy since being elected president.
Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. The Iranian squad, whose preparations have been dogged by political tensions and visa issues arising from the
The European Commission has presented measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertilizer costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertilizer Action Plan. In recent months, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions have pushed
Australian media reported the family, from the western city of Perth, were visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident took place.
[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion as substitute Amad Diallo struck a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday night.
[Spotlight Initiative] For the first time in history, adults aged over 60 now outnumber children under five - and are projected to outnumber all youth by 2050. Older women are the fastest-growing demographic globally. Yet, when it comes to preventing violence, they are often