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The UK’s Teen Social Media Ban Is Political Theater, Not Child Safety Policy
The UK government is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, following a model established by Australia. The policy
topicUkrainian drones adopt focused antennas to slip by Russian detection
Ukraine continues targeting Russian energy and logistics sites with drones. Fire Point has updated the FP-1 model to increase flig
topicWhat to Know About How Iran Uses China’s Currency to Weaken U.S. Power
Iran utilizes China's yuan-based financial system to route oil revenue and avoid US restrictions. This partnership aims to weaken
topicTrump Demanded Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead.
President Trump describes a Memorandum of Understanding as an unconditional surrender. This agreement follows a period of escalati
topicSouth Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
South Korea is rapidly expanding its drone and counter-drone capabilities to address threats from North Korea. The Defense Ministr
topicIran deal tested by drone attack as Trump offers up US farm goods
The United States and Iran have traded military strikes following a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Presiden
topicThe American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion
Europe faces a significant gap in air conditioning adoption compared to the U.S. as brutal summer heat increases. Record-breaking
topicExclusive | Iran Estimates $40 Billion Windfall From Reopening Hormuz With Gulf States
Iran has pitched a plan to Gulf states to collect $40 billion in revenue by charging ships for maritime services when crossing the
Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will launch preemptive strikes on Russian facilities used for the war. This e
topicHundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
Kenyan police arrested more than 350 people and used tear gas to disperse crowds in Nairobi on June 25. Families of victims from t
topicZelensky says Ukraine’s security service has approved a ‘40-day influence operation’ to force Russia to end the war
President Volodymyr Zelensky has authorized a 40-day operation by the Security Service of Ukraine to pressure Russia into ending t
topicTucker Carlson says he will no longer support the Republican Party
Tucker Carlson announced he will not support the GOP before the November midterm elections. He stated, "I'm out," and suggested ot
topicAre Your Ancestors Canadian? Here’s What to Know About Becoming a Citizen.
Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit for citizenship by descent. This law allows people born abroad with multi-generational
topicSouth Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea
The South Korean Defense Ministry announced a plan to rapidly expand drone and counter-drone capabilities. This initiative involve
topicEx-First Lady Jailed Over Bribes From Robot Dog Maker
A South Korean court sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes. The court found she t
topicPowerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Iwate during Thursday morning rush hour. The Japan Meteorological Agency upg
topicIran’s president lands in Pakistan after crucial talks with US
Technical negotiations are currently taking place in Doha. Senior officials from the US and Iran are avoiding direct meetings. A f
topicAndy Burnham on course to be British PM in weeks after Keir Starmer quits
Andy Burnham is expected to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. He is building a government platform focused on shifting power
topicOil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles
The US Treasury issued General License X on June 22, allowing the export of Iranian crude and petrochemicals through August 21, 20
topicTrump issues stark warning to Iran as Tehran credits Swiss talks with preventing Lebanon bloodshed
The U.S. and Iran established a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days during negotiations in Switzerland. President Trump w
topicMan Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say
A 3-year-old boy remains in stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure. The child ha
topicBack-to-back Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure hundreds, acting president says
A pair of powerful earthquakes has caused vast destruction across Venezuela, including building collapses in Caracas and along the
topicFrance’s spy agency replaces Palantir with local rival
French Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the national intelligence agency is switching to a domestic software provider. The DGS
topicSmall aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper
A small aircraft struck the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, on a Friday afternoon. The crash resulted in the death o