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EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
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The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged
Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.
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Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup
Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.
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Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.
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USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.
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At least nine people killed in explosion at Pakistan market
About 30 people wounded in blast in town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, northwestern Pakistan.
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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
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Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
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Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza
Palestinian couples gathered for a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza organised amid rubble and displacement.
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Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan
Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.
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Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats
The deadly air attack comes just days before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington.
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
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LIVE: UK’s Starmer vows to ‘get on with governing’ as MPs urge him to quit
The British prime minister is under pressure after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
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Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires
One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.
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France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
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‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens
The crisis sees women waking up early, cooking quickly, rearranging meals and planning days around the prospect of gas.
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Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
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Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
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Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
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Starmer defiant after cabinet meeting amid growing pressure to resign
The UK prime minister has refused to step down, as some cabinet members voice their support amid resignation calls.
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Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
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The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike
Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.
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Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank villages
Settlers uproot olive trees, seize land, and displace families, reflecting unchecked violence across the West Bank.
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