UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
Asian confederation teams have extended an unbeaten run against European opponents to four games at the World Cup. While early, this trend suggests a potential shift in global football power dynamics, with teams like Japan and South Korea displaying improved tactics and confidence.
Internationella rödakorskommittén (ICRC) varnar för att tusentals palestinier begravda i Gazas ruiner kan förbli oidentifierade. För varje dag som går minskar chansen att fastställa identiteten på offren, som kan ligga nedbrutna till skelett. Räddningsinsatserna försvåras av brist på utrustning och uteblivna svar från Israel.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with restrictions for older teens. The "Australia plus" model aims to protect young people from harmful content and stranger contact.
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of an increasing risk that thousands of Palestinians buried under Gaza's rubble may never be identified. Recovery efforts are slow due to a lack of heavy machinery, with many victims yet to be retrieved, complicating identification by DNA and forensic experts.
Un Nigérian de 36 ans, sans-papiers en Italie, a remporté 500 000 euros à la loterie mais ne pouvait pas encaisser ses gains. Grâce à l'aide d'un ami, il a pu ouvrir un commerce et obtenir un titre de séjour, réalisant son rêve de travailler.
Artist David Hockney, who died at 88, was a vocal defender of smoking, viewing it as a matter of personal freedom and artistic expression. His painting "Play within a Play within a Play and Me with a Cigarette" sparked controversy with Paris Metro authorities over advertising regulations, highlighting his lifelong stance against "bossiness." Hockney often drew parallels between the societal tolerance of homosexuality and the intolerance shown towards smokers, advocating for smoking as an inalienable right.
Artist David Hockney, who died at 88, was known for his lifelong love of smoking and his vocal opposition to smoking bans. His painting 'Play within a Play within a Play and Me with a Cigarette' sparked controversy with Paris Metro authorities, and he frequently wrote to newspapers advocating for smoking as an inalienable right. Despite health issues, including a mini-stroke, Hockney continued to paint, with his final works reflecting warmth and dignity.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
Healthcare campaigner Merope Mills has been made a CBE for her work on patient safety, particularly her advocacy for Martha's Rule. The initiative, inspired by her daughter Martha's death, allows patients and families to seek a second opinion, potentially saving hundreds of lives.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing a significant crisis following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over the delayed defence investment plan. Healey criticized the government's failure to commit necessary resources, prompting a response from "Treasury sources" that was perceived as dismissive. Meanwhile, Reform UK faces potential electoral setbacks due to candidate selection issues.
Belfast residents express anger and disgust over recent riots sparked by the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie, linking the violence to lingering prejudice, far-right rhetoric, and social frustrations.
En volontärgrupp kritiserar polisen i Nordirland för att inte ha agerat på varningar om att hemadresser spreds online, vilket ledde till att flera adresser blev måltavlor under upplopp i Belfast. Polisen bekräftar att adressuppgifter spridits och varnar för brottsrisk.
Ugandan housemates Stella and Sumayah, living in west Belfast, recount a terrifying night as riots engulfed their street, with neighbouring houses set ablaze and emergency services advising them to stay indoors.
CBS News is set to hire prominent British broadcaster Trevor Phillips as a global affairs correspondent, a key move for top editor Bari Weiss amid network restructuring and layoffs.
Nike's World Cup kits debuted with an unsightly shoulder seam bulge. A source confirmed Nike is not changing the design but advising federations to wash and steam the jerseys to fix the issue, a rare miss for the sportswear giant.
England aims to win the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel, who replaced Gareth Southgate. Despite a strong qualifying campaign, doubts remain about the squad's ability to beat top teams. Key players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are crucial, but fan concerns over ticket prices and the team's political neutrality are also highlighted.
The Women's Super League and West Ham United women's team were reportedly unaware of restrictions placed on major shareholder David Sullivan's interaction with the team due to a safeguarding investigation opened in 2023. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of predatory behavior, which he denies.
Pasifik ada ülkesi Nauru, sömürge döneminden kalan "Nauru" adını değiştirerek yerli dildeki "Naoero" ismini benimsemeye hazırlanıyor. Cumhurbaşkanı David Adeang, isim değişikliğinin ülkenin mirasını ve kimliğini daha iyi yansıtacağını belirtti. Referandumla kesinleşecek karar, sömürgecilik karşıtı bir adım olarak görülüyor.
Panama's national football team, 'La Marea Roja', are heading to their second World Cup with a mature, pragmatic style under coach Thomas Christiansen. Led by stars like Michael Murillo and Aníbal Godoy, they aim to progress from their group, drawing confidence from recent Copa América and Gold Cup performances.
Kanada, çocukları zararlı çevrimiçi içeriklerden korumak amacıyla yeni bir dijital güvenlik yasası tasarısı sunuyor. Yasa, platformlardan yaş doğrulama ve güvenlik önlemleri talep ederken, Avustralya modelinden esinleniyor.
Mitie, a key government contractor, is investigating allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate speech among staff in UK immigration removal centers. Whistleblowers provided a dossier of offensive comments made at work and on social media.
Ghana's new coach Carlos Queiroz faces his biggest challenge yet with the national team, aiming for World Cup success despite a leaky defense and goal-scoring concerns. Star forward Antoine Semenyo and rising midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi are key players to watch.
Bill Gates testified before the House committee on oversight and reform, stating he had no indication of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conduct and never visited his properties. Gates admitted to meeting Epstein in 2011 and 2012 for philanthropic discussions, but ended contact in 2014.
