Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s
Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children wellWhen a…
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Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc imprisoned for seven years and two years respectivelyRoman Lavrynovych and…
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Midwives on frontline of childbirth deaths crisis denied visas for key summit
Outcry as experts from African and Asian countries – where mortality is highest – prevented from attending Portugal…
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Man released by police after boy, three, critically injured in zoo crocodile enclosure
Cambridgeshire police say 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is not fit to be interviewedA man…
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US-Iran peace talks abruptly cancelled amid renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon | First Thing
JD Vance lambasted Israeli critics of the proposed deal, but did not travel to Europe as planned. Plus, at 82 years…
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Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift
Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift
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Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before…
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Afghanistan strikes targets in Pakistan, raising cross-border tension
The strikes are the latest threat to the fragile ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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‘The purpose of the rule is fascism’: scientists fight back against planned Trump research cuts
Stand Up for Science founder says proposal to control how grants are spent would ‘dismantle US science ecosystem’While…
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St Kilda pier wins peak Victorian architecture award as judges praise playful and ‘deeply civic’ design
State government project among range of works celebrated for community-centred design that goes beyond utilityThe…
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Bologna’s niche festival of forgotten films captures the streaming generation
Over 40 years, Italy’s Il Cinema Ritrovato – or ‘rediscovered cinema’ – has evolved into an influential international…
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Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
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Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win
Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.
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Search continues for kidnapped Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman
Search continues for kidnapped Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman
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Macron calls for vigilance as western Europe faces second heatwave of year
More than half of France’s population under severe weather warning with temperatures expected to exceed 40CMore than…
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Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?
The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.
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Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5
Andrea suffered severe burns to half her body and died in hospital on 13 July 1978.
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
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Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.
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Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research saysA new study from the…
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World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?
Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?
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Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
South Korea's president said Trump had told him the 'time had come' to focus on North Korea…
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app
The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security…
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Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon - and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.