UK social media ban for under-16s: limited impact, more education needed
A social media ban for under-16s alone will have limited impact and may worsen issues. A holistic strategy with media literacy education and safe spaces is essential.
Category : Politics
Irish parliament removes three-day abortion wait
Ireland's Dáil voted to abolish the mandatory three-day wait for early abortion, a key change since the 2018 referendum. Supporters call it progress; opponents cite safeguards.
Iceland faces choppy waters as EU referendum looms
Iceland prepares for an August referendum on restarting EU membership talks, with Brexit serving as a cautionary tale for both pro- and anti-EU camps amid geopolitical tensions.
Ivory Coast's Wahi denied Canada visa amid fixing probe
Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged match-fixing, cannot travel to Canada for Ivory Coast's World Cup match against Germany due to visa issues.
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Penn Station's $8bn Makeover: Commuters or Trump Legacy?
A proposed $8bn renovation of New York's Penn Station sparks debate over whether it prioritizes commuters or President Trump's legacy, with concerns about funding and design.
Trump's 'Department of War' Name Change: Implications
Republicans push to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, signaling a shift toward unabashed militarism under Trump and Hegseth, normalizing violence and undermining decades of deceptive marketing.
Teacher jailed for life for murdering adopted baby
Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, received a whole-life order for sexually abusing and murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, while his partner was jailed for 25 years.
UK Rail Commuter Satisfaction: 49% See Value for Money
Only 49% of UK rail commuters think fares are value for money, with CrossCountry ranked worst. Passenger journeys hit record 1.83bn.
Chicago Cross Burning Suspect Faces Hate Crime Charges
Merlin Lu, 21, was charged with hate crime and arson after setting fire to a cross in Grant Park, Chicago. He claimed it was a protest against Trump.
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Muckamore Abbey Hospital Abuse: 124 Referred for Prosecution
An inquiry into abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital found mistreatment became normality, with patients suffering broken bones and neglect. Police have referred 124 people for prosecution.
Drone Attack at Moscow Oil Refinery Causes Explosion
Footage captures the moment a fuel storage lid flies off a Moscow refinery during a Ukrainian drone attack, damaging a key energy facility for the second time this week.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow oil refinery in largest air raid
Ukrainian drones struck Moscow's Kapotnya oil refinery and a residential building in Kyiv's biggest air raid on the city since the start of the full-scale invasion, forcing evacuations at major airports.
Nigel Farage to join 'anti-woke Davos' summit in London
Nigel Farage and Reform UK MPs will attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London, alongside US officials, anti-abortion activists, and corporate sponsors.
Tropical Storm Arthur Downgraded in Texas
Tropical Storm Arthur, downgraded from a cyclone, makes landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flood risks to the southeastern US.
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Supreme Court Backs Texas Marijuana User's Gun Rights
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas marijuana user who challenged a federal law barring gun ownership for illegal drug users, citing Second Amendment violations.
Rightwing MEPs Chant 'Send Them Back' After Deportation Vote
Rightwing MEPs chanted 'send them back' after the European parliament approved plans to increase deportations of undocumented people, sparking protests from other lawmakers.
Rightwing MEPs chant 'send them back' in EU migration law vote
Rightwing MEPs chanted 'send them back' after a vote to increase deportations, prompting 'shame on you' responses. The controversial plans have been criticized by human rights groups.
10 Years After Brexit: Have You Repaired Family Rifts?
As the 10th anniversary of the 2016 EU referendum approaches, share how Brexit affected your relationships with family or friends and whether you've healed the rift.
Australia's net overseas migration lowest since 2022
Net overseas migration added 301,000 people to Australia's population last year, the lowest increase since mid-2022 but still above pre-pandemic levels, amid political debate.
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Top 10% consumers cause $5.7tn environmental damage yearly
Study finds the wealthiest 10% of the global population generates up to $5.7tn in environmental damage each year, exceeding most national economies.
Hanson Confronts New MP Over Immigration, Flag Policies
Pauline Hanson says she had to speak with new Farrer MP David Farley after he appeared to defy One Nation policies on immigration and flying Indigenous flags.
CGT 'backflip' more tweak than transformation
Labor's capital gains tax changes are more tweak than transformation, with concessions unlikely to undermine the original housing goal. The government faces tense Senate negotiations.
Hanson's Trumpian Attack on Press: Full Story Podcast
Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club criticized multiculturalism, Islam, public broadcasting, and climate science. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
Guilt-Free Wedding Joy: Navigating a Single Sister's Feelings
An advice column responds to a reader engaged while her sister feels 'behind.' The key is separating feelings from obligations, not tiptoeing or suppressing emotions.
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Labour's 'Burnham effect' ends outsourcing era
The UK government announces the end of outsourcing for public services, bringing cleaners and security back in-house, marking a major policy shift.
BoE holds rates at 3.75% amid energy volatility
The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates at 3.75%, with two policymakers dissenting in favor of a hike. Energy prices remain volatile due to Middle East tensions.
Kimmel, Meyers Mock Trump's G7, Iran Deal, Geography
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers criticize Trump's childish G7 behavior, his Iran deal blunder, and a mistaken geography claim about Iran and Qatar.
UK officer and Hong Kong official jailed for spying
Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and 8 years at Old Bailey in first convictions under National Security Act for spying on Chinese dissidents in UK.
Zelenskyy: Moscow Will Burn If Ukraine Burns After Drone Strikes
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow will burn if Ukraine burns, following overnight drone strikes on the Russian capital that hit an oil refinery.
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Zack Polanski Cleared by Ethics Inquiry Over Council Tax
Zack Polanski, Green party leader, has been cleared by an ethics inquiry over complaints he didn't pay council tax while living on a houseboat. The monitoring officer found no breach of conduct.
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