The UK plans to implement a social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, including restrictions on 'addictive' app features, alongside a total ban for those under 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
The UK plans to implement a social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, including restrictions on "addictive" app features, alongside a total ban for those under 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Google faces delays with its Gemini 3.5 AI model, impacting its market position, while Chinese startup Moonshot releases a free, open-weight model, intensifying US-China AI competition. Simultaneously, Silicon Valley workers are taking collective action, including lawsuits and petitions, to protect their jobs from AI automation amidst the industry boom.
The UK government announced an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, defaulting apps like Instagram and TikTok to be unavailable from midnight to 6 AM, alongside disabling 'addictive' features. However, the measures face criticism for allowing teens to opt out, with campaigners and opposition figures calling them insufficient.
The UK plans to introduce an optional midnight to 6am social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with 'addictive' features like autoplay and infinite scroll to be disabled by default, sparking mixed reactions among teens
A Soviet-made T-70 tank, mounted on a mass grave honoring its WWII crew, has been stolen from a cemetery in Ukraine's Kharkov Region. At least 12 gravestones were also damaged. Authorities have opened a criminal case, with theft potentially occurring during curfew.
Coco Gauff secured a dramatic late-night victory over Belinda Bencic at Wimbledon, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. The match, which started at 8:40 pm, concluded just before the 11 pm curfew.
Ben Stokes returned to England's Test side, achieving a rare milestone of 7,000 runs and 250 wickets, joining Jacques Kallis. His four-wicket haul against New Zealand, including breaking a 317-run partnership, came after a team curfew breach and subsequent recall.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes achieved a rare milestone, becoming only the second player in Test cricket history to combine 7,000 runs and 250 wickets during his return against New Zealand. This came after he and Gus Atkinson were disciplined by the ECB for breaching a team curfew.
England captain Ben Stokes apologized to his teammates for breaching team rules before the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson missed the second Test due to an investigation into a midnight curfew violation, receiving written warnings. Stokes acknowledged the incident overshadowed Test debuts for young players.
England has made four changes to their playing XI for the third Test against New Zealand, with captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson returning. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir are also recalled. The changes follow a significant defeat in the second Test.
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared of wrongdoing by the Cricket Regulator following a nightclub incident after a win against New Zealand. They received written warnings and missed a Test match but are expected to return.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are back in England's squad for the third Test vs. New Zealand after the ECB investigated their team curfew breach. Both received written warnings, with Atkinson deemed a victim of unprovoked attacks. Rules will be better documented.
England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand after missing the second match. Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will resume captaincy despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation into a breach of team rules.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from County Championship matches at the ECB's request, fueling speculation they may return for the third Test against New Zealand. Both players missed the second Test after breaching team curfew.
Spain's football team faced hotel security issues and a goalless draw in their World Cup opener. Despite 27 shots, they couldn't score against Cape Verde, highlighting a need for improved finishing and strategic play, especially with the return of young star Lamine Yamal.
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.
Ben Stokes may return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand next week, as an investigation into a nightclub incident progresses. Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke curfew, and while unavailable for the second Test, a path for their return is reportedly clearing.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is optimistic about Ben Stokes' quick return as captain, awaiting a report from the Cricket Regulator regarding a curfew breach. Stokes wants to play on and is named in Durham's squad, potentially complicating ECB decisions.
Lord Botham has criticized England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and being involved in an incident at a London nightclub. Stokes and Gus Atkinson are unavailable for the second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation.
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes it would be a "travesty" if Ben Stokes does not captain England again, despite the all-rounder's future remaining uncertain following a nightclub incident and curfew breach. Stokes was left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand, with coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key refusing to confirm his return as captain.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan supports Ben Stokes to continue as skipper despite a team curfew breach. Vaughan believes Stokes' contributions to English cricket warrant another chance, though he acknowledges the captain's mistake reflects poorly on the team.
Joe Root has acknowledged England's "disappointing" behaviour in recent months, culminating in a nightclub incident that has led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped for the second Test against New Zealand. Root will resume captaincy on a "game-by-game basis".
England cricket captain Ben Stokes faces suspension after breaching a team curfew, casting doubt on his leadership. Meanwhile, New Zealand star Kane Williamson has shocked the cricket world with his immediate retirement from international cricket mid-series.
