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Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking global crackdown
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation.
New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people
Reuters, Published on 19/11/2025
» WELLINGTON — New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.
Bitcoin tops $120,000 for the first time
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2025
» SINGAPORE: Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 level for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
Pope Leo appeals for Gaza ceasefire, laments deaths of children
Reuters, Published on 28/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo appealed on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza and called on Israel and Hamas militants to "completely respect" international humanitarian law.
Singapore mulls caning as punishment for severe scam offences
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025
» Singapore's government will consider caning as punishment for some scam-related offences, State for Home Affairs Minister Sun Xueling said during a parliamentary debate Tuesday.
Spanish court fines ex-football boss for kiss without consent
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2025
» MADRID — Spain's High Court said on Thursday it had found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and set a fine of over 10,000 euros (US$10,434.00) but acquitted him of coercion.
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before his inauguration
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2025
» NEW YORK— United States President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a case that for a time overshadowed his bid to retake the White House.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Russia-France ties hit new low after Telegram boss arrested
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2024
» PARIS - Relations between Moscow and Paris have reached a nadir following the arrest of Russian-born Telegram boss Pavel Durov, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, after the tech billionaire's detention was extended until Wednesday.
Biden mistakenly refers to Zelenskiy as Putin before correcting himself
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2024
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Russian President Vladimir Putin before correcting himself at the Nato summit in Washington.