{
  "id": 2951661,
  "title": "World News Today Live Updates on August 24, 2026 : New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16; coalition partners call it ‘slippery slope’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/world-news-today-live-updates-on-august-24-2026-new-zealand-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:10:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/total-world-latest-news-on-august-24-2026-live-updates-11787548249653.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a developing world, the importance of staying informed about global news cannot be overstated. Our World News coverage provides in-depth insights into the most significant international events, ranging from politics and economics to social movements and cultural changes. Our reporters deliver timely reports and expert analysis to help you understand the forces shaping today's global landscape.\n\nOne of Luxon's coalition partners, the New Zealand First party, has expressed their opposition to a proposed bill that would ban social media for children under the age of 16. This decision has been met with criticism, as some believe it represents a \"slippery slope\" that could lead to further restrictions on digital freedoms.",
  "summary": "World News Today Live Updates on August 24, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}