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UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer. Photo: Reuters

UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British PM Sir Keir Starmer says he'll ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions.

Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

People attend UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Photo:...

Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump has hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.

Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra...

Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery caught fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

US and Iran reach deal to end war

US and Iranian officials say they've agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.

Swiss reject population cap in referendum

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Bern. Photo: Muhammet Ikbal Arslan/Anadolu via...

Swiss reject population cap in referendum

Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the EU over immigration concerns.

Skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash

Firefighters work to put out a fire at the crash site. Photo: Mid America Live News via Reuters

Skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash

Eleven skydivers and a pilot have in a crash of a private plane in Missouri, aircraft operator Skydive Kansas City has confirmed.

Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.

Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan say an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this weekend.

British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population

A sign in the town of Glarus in Switzerland reads "Preserve what we love", ahead of the vote on...

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million

Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country's population in a referendum likened to Britain's Brexit vote.

British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

David Hockney speaks during presentation of his new book "A Bigger Book" during the book fair in...

British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

British artist David Hockney, who became one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88.

US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say

President Donald Trump told reporters he thought the United States could make a deal with China,...

US, Iran peace deal draws near, reports say

The United States and Iran signalled that an agreement to end their war was close.

Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) and former Defence Secretary John Healey. Photo: Reuters

Defence minister quits in further blow for Starmer

British defence minister John Healey has quit over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing PM Sir Keir Starmer of failing to commit resources needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.

Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati was hospitalised in 2020. Photo: Getty Images

Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died aged 47, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.

Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger

The President has come in for sharp criticism after details of the fund were made public. File...

Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger

Hopes are growing for peace between Iran and the US after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk raises his phone towards the sky at the SpaceX Starbase, in Brownsville, Texas. Photo:...

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.

With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights

Fireworks were let off at the Sagrada Familia after the blessing. Photo: Getty Images

With Pope's blessing, Gaudi church reaches new heights

Pope Leo inaugurates Sagrada Familia's newest spire.

US, Iran exchange attacks; Trump threatens further escalation

The United States began a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, hours after President Donald Trump vowed new attacks if no peace deal was secured.

Knife victim's family calls for calm amid Belfast unrest

A fire burns in bins as anti-immigrant protesters clash with police on Antrim Rd in Belfast....

Knife victim's family calls for calm amid Belfast unrest

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack have appealed for calm after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast.

Trial of Palisades arson suspect begins

Flames and smoke from the Pacific Palisades fire on January 7 can be seen on the hills behind...

Trial of Palisades arson suspect begins

The prosecution says a lonely and angry man deliberately started the devastating LA blaze, but the defence blames fireworks and acts of arson by others.

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