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Approval for Takaichi Cabinet Hits Record Low of 56%

The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet fell to 56% in the latest Yomiuri Shimbun survey, edging down one point from the previous poll for the administration’s worst performance since it was launched in October.

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New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s

The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.

  • New Zealand plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.
  • Proposed Online Safety Bill mandates age verification for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
  • Fines up to 10% of global revenue for violations.

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