London councils impose strict 11pm/midnight curfews on new bars and restaurants, "killing off nightlife" according to experts. Cities like Manchester and Birmingham thrive with more lenient licensing, allowing venues to open until 5am.
Several French cities, including Moulins, Toulouse, and Clermont-Ferrand, have implemented night-time curfews for individuals under 16 during the FIFA World Cup. This measure aims to curb urban violence and ensure public safety, following incidents after recent football matches. Fan zones are being established in some cities, while others are opting for stricter regulations.
Several French cities, including Moulins, Toulouse, and Clermont-Ferrand, have implemented night-time curfews for individuals under 16 during the FIFA World Cup. The measures aim to curb urban violence and ensure public safety, with some cities also restricting fan zones.
Several French cities, including Moulins, Toulouse, and Clermont-Ferrand, are implementing night-time curfews for minors under 16 during the FIFA World Cup. This measure aims to curb urban violence, particularly following incidents after major football matches. While some cities are setting up fan zones, others are opting for stricter regulations.
Australia's High Court ruled against the government, allowing non-citizens unlawfully detained to claim compensation. This decision could cost millions and impacts over 350 individuals.
Across the US, authorities are responding to "teen takeovers" with arrests, curfews, and threats to prosecute parents. These unsanctioned gatherings, often promoted online, have led to violence, including shootings and assaults on police, prompting debates on social media's role and potential solutions.
Ministers have committed to changing rules for children, but how this will take shape is still up for debateThe UK government committed last week to either implementing a ban on under-16s accessing social media or imposing restrictions on children’s use of those platforms.A consultation is already under way on whether to impose limits and the announcement confirms that curbs will be introduced. Here are some of the restrictions that could be brought in. Continue reading...
People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago and the thousands who risked deadly radiation exposure to contain its aftermath. Residents show up for the vigil each year despite wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia’s war on Ukraine. The April 26, 1986 disaster...
