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UK Puts Social Media Bans, Curfews to the Test in 300 Family Homes
UK Technology Secretary Kendall says six-week pilots will produce the evidence needed for a national policy.
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Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Fuel Shortages Could Hit Europe by Next Month, Shell CEO Says
Wael Sawan said that the oil giant is trying to ‘work with governments to alert them to the levers they may need to pull’ including ‘demand‑side measures.’
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Danish Prime Minister’s Future Uncertain After Election
Mette Fredriksen, who called the election last month, well ahead of the October deadline, led her party to its worst result in more than a century.
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Iran Rejects US Diplomatic Push, Expands Strikes on Israel, Gulf States
An Iranian military spokesperson signaled no interest negotiations as missile and drone attacks continued across the Middle East.
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‘Cuba Next!’: Thousands Rally for American Intervention in Communist Cuba
With successful operations against Venezuela’s former leader and the Iranian regime, Cuban Americans are hopeful their country will be Trump’s next focus.
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Disabled Woman ‘Fatally Betrayed’ by NDIS Provider
The mother of a 28-year-old disabled woman told a court about the suffering she endured after the death of her beloved daughter.
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Australian Police Charge 16 and 17-Year-Old With Terrorism Offences
One youth posted extremist threats online and had illegal weapons, while the other imported an ISIS flag.
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Long-Term Social Media Use Linked to Depression, Self-Harm in Young People: Study
The international study examined over 350,000 children and young people around the world aged 2 to 19 years of age.
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Hanson Offers Coalition Support But Rules Out Formal Alliance
‘I will not form a coalition with them, where I will be told what I can say, what I can do, what policies I can put up,’ said Pauline Hanson.
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New Documentary ‘Unbroken’ Shows Shen Yun’s Resilience in Face of Transnational Repression
The documentary premiered at AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan to a full house.
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Waste Sector Warns Diesel Shortage Could Disrupt Trash Collection
‘Ensuring continuity of waste and recycling services is not optional,’ said Gayle Sloan, CEO of the waste disposal peak body.
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New Laws Aim to Stop Child Sex Offenders Using Super to Avoid Compensation
The bill would also amend bankruptcy laws to ensure compensation debts remain enforceable even if an offender declares bankruptcy.
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Machado Invites Global Energy Executives to Invest in Oil-Rich Venezuela’s ‘New Chapter’
In a pitch at a Houston conference, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader outlines a platform for a ‘legitimate democratic government.’
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Governments to Back Struggling Aluminium Smelter in Return for $7 Billion Green Energy Push
A flood of cheap Chinese commodities have put already-strained refining facilities on the ropes.
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Australia Flags Near $50 Million Fines for Unsafe AI Chatbots
The crackdown comes amid growing evidence that AI tools are being widely used by children.
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UK Puts Social Media Bans, Curfews to the Test in 300 Family Homes
UK Technology Secretary Kendall says six-week pilots will produce the evidence needed for a national policy.
|
Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Fuel Shortages Could Hit Europe by Next Month, Shell CEO Says
Wael Sawan said that the oil giant is trying to ‘work with governments to alert them to the levers they may need to pull’ including ‘demand‑side measures.’
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Danish Prime Minister’s Future Uncertain After Election
Mette Fredriksen, who called the election last month, well ahead of the October deadline, led her party to its worst result in more than a century.
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Iran Rejects US Diplomatic Push, Expands Strikes on Israel, Gulf States
An Iranian military spokesperson signaled no interest negotiations as missile and drone attacks continued across the Middle East.
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‘Cuba Next!’: Thousands Rally for American Intervention in Communist Cuba
With successful operations against Venezuela’s former leader and the Iranian regime, Cuban Americans are hopeful their country will be Trump’s next focus.
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Disabled Woman ‘Fatally Betrayed’ by NDIS Provider
The mother of a 28-year-old disabled woman told a court about the suffering she endured after the death of her beloved daughter.
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Australian Police Charge 16 and 17-Year-Old With Terrorism Offences
One youth posted extremist threats online and had illegal weapons, while the other imported an ISIS flag.
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Long-Term Social Media Use Linked to Depression, Self-Harm in Young People: Study
The international study examined over 350,000 children and young people around the world aged 2 to 19 years of age.
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Hanson Offers Coalition Support But Rules Out Formal Alliance
‘I will not form a coalition with them, where I will be told what I can say, what I can do, what policies I can put up,’ said Pauline Hanson.
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New Documentary ‘Unbroken’ Shows Shen Yun’s Resilience in Face of Transnational Repression
The documentary premiered at AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan to a full house.
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Waste Sector Warns Diesel Shortage Could Disrupt Trash Collection
‘Ensuring continuity of waste and recycling services is not optional,’ said Gayle Sloan, CEO of the waste disposal peak body.
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New Laws Aim to Stop Child Sex Offenders Using Super to Avoid Compensation
The bill would also amend bankruptcy laws to ensure compensation debts remain enforceable even if an offender declares bankruptcy.
|
Machado Invites Global Energy Executives to Invest in Oil-Rich Venezuela’s ‘New Chapter’
In a pitch at a Houston conference, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader outlines a platform for a ‘legitimate democratic government.’
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Governments to Back Struggling Aluminium Smelter in Return for $7 Billion Green Energy Push
A flood of cheap Chinese commodities have put already-strained refining facilities on the ropes.
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Australia Flags Near $50 Million Fines for Unsafe AI Chatbots
The crackdown comes amid growing evidence that AI tools are being widely used by children.
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