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Italy Probes Sephora, Benefit Over ‘Insidious’ Skincare Marketing to Minors
Regulators say ‘very young’ social media influencers may be encouraging compulsive purchases of adult skincare products by children.
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Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under 14
Australia led the trend for governments to impose restrictions on minors accessing social media after banning under-16s from having accounts in December.
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Russia Vows Response After UK Says It Will Board Shadow Fleet Ships
The Russian embassy in London says UK’s plan would inflame an already tense situation.
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France Says 40 Percent of Gulf Energy Refining Capacity Has Been Wiped Out
Since the United States and Israel launched their Feb. 28 strikes on Iran, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill.
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Philippines Signs Military Pact With France Amid South China Sea Tensions
The landmark military deal with a European ally comes as Manila expands its military ties with partners amid tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
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US Provides $25 Million for Return of Ukrainian Children
A U.N. investigation earlier this month found that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children during the war amounted to a crime against humanity.
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EU Reaches Deal on Customs Reform, Agrees to Fine Online Marketplaces Over Unsafe Imports
Under the new rules, online marketplaces and sellers such as Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress will be treated as importers.
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German Minister Warns Australia That CCP Is Watching the Ukraine War for Lessons
Boris Pistorius, in the country on an official visit, says Europe has realised that security in the Indo-Pacific has repercussions in the northern hemisphere.
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Czech Police Detain 3, Including US Citizen, Over Drone Factory Arson Attack
The prosecutor says the probe is leaning toward the suspects’ declared motive, as authorities examine claims by a radical activist network.
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EU Launches Investigation Into Snapchat’s Compliance With Laws Protecting Children From Grooming
The investigation adds to pressure on platforms following two high-profile legal challenges against Meta and YouTube.
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Finland’s Top Court Says Bible Pamphlet is Hate Speech
The court found that certain statements in the 2004 pamphlet constituted criminal ‘insult’ under Finland’s hate speech statutes.
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Kremlin Says No Progress on Key Issues but Remains Open to Ukraine Talks
A Kremlin spokesperson denied the premise of a New York Times opinion piece by a Russian journalist suggesting Putin had lost interest in negotiations.
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UK Gives Military Green Light to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wanted to starve ‘Putin’s war machine of the dirty profits that fund his barbaric campaign in Ukraine.’
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Hungary Moves to Restrict Gas Supplies to Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Row Continues
Viktor Orban also warned that Hungary could cut electricity exports to Ukraine if flows via the Druzhba do not resume.
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Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat
German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.
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Danish PM’s Early Election Gamble on Trump Response Could Be Cautionary Tale for Canada’s Incumbents
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US Official Disputes Zelenskyy’s Claim That Security Guarantees Linked to Ukraine Ceding Donbas
In a March 25 interview, the Ukrainian president said the US was ready to provide security guarantees ‘once Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbas.’
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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Due to Iran War Impact on Fuel Supply
Manila moves to secure crude barrels and fuel cargoes as reserves cover just 45 days, with emergency powers allowing tighter controls on supply.
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2 Men Arrested in Attacks on 4 London Jewish Community Ambulances
Police have described the two suspects in the arsons as British nationals aged 47 and 45 and said a third person might be involved.
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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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Italy Probes Sephora, Benefit Over ‘Insidious’ Skincare Marketing to Minors
Regulators say ‘very young’ social media influencers may be encouraging compulsive purchases of adult skincare products by children.
|
Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under 14
Australia led the trend for governments to impose restrictions on minors accessing social media after banning under-16s from having accounts in December.
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Russia Vows Response After UK Says It Will Board Shadow Fleet Ships
The Russian embassy in London says UK’s plan would inflame an already tense situation.
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France Says 40 Percent of Gulf Energy Refining Capacity Has Been Wiped Out
Since the United States and Israel launched their Feb. 28 strikes on Iran, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill.
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Philippines Signs Military Pact With France Amid South China Sea Tensions
The landmark military deal with a European ally comes as Manila expands its military ties with partners amid tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
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US Provides $25 Million for Return of Ukrainian Children
A U.N. investigation earlier this month found that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children during the war amounted to a crime against humanity.
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EU Reaches Deal on Customs Reform, Agrees to Fine Online Marketplaces Over Unsafe Imports
Under the new rules, online marketplaces and sellers such as Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress will be treated as importers.
|
German Minister Warns Australia That CCP Is Watching the Ukraine War for Lessons
Boris Pistorius, in the country on an official visit, says Europe has realised that security in the Indo-Pacific has repercussions in the northern hemisphere.
|
Czech Police Detain 3, Including US Citizen, Over Drone Factory Arson Attack
The prosecutor says the probe is leaning toward the suspects’ declared motive, as authorities examine claims by a radical activist network.
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EU Launches Investigation Into Snapchat’s Compliance With Laws Protecting Children From Grooming
The investigation adds to pressure on platforms following two high-profile legal challenges against Meta and YouTube.
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Finland’s Top Court Says Bible Pamphlet is Hate Speech
The court found that certain statements in the 2004 pamphlet constituted criminal ‘insult’ under Finland’s hate speech statutes.
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Kremlin Says No Progress on Key Issues but Remains Open to Ukraine Talks
A Kremlin spokesperson denied the premise of a New York Times opinion piece by a Russian journalist suggesting Putin had lost interest in negotiations.
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UK Gives Military Green Light to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wanted to starve ‘Putin’s war machine of the dirty profits that fund his barbaric campaign in Ukraine.’
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Hungary Moves to Restrict Gas Supplies to Ukraine as Druzhba Pipeline Row Continues
Viktor Orban also warned that Hungary could cut electricity exports to Ukraine if flows via the Druzhba do not resume.
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Australia, Germany Seal New Space Defence Pact Amid China and Russia Threat
German Minister Boris Pistorius warned against China and Russia’s increasing threats in space.
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Danish PM’s Early Election Gamble on Trump Response Could Be Cautionary Tale for Canada’s Incumbents
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US Official Disputes Zelenskyy’s Claim That Security Guarantees Linked to Ukraine Ceding Donbas
In a March 25 interview, the Ukrainian president said the US was ready to provide security guarantees ‘once Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbas.’
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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Due to Iran War Impact on Fuel Supply
Manila moves to secure crude barrels and fuel cargoes as reserves cover just 45 days, with emergency powers allowing tighter controls on supply.
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2 Men Arrested in Attacks on 4 London Jewish Community Ambulances
Police have described the two suspects in the arsons as British nationals aged 47 and 45 and said a third person might be involved.
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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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