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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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New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s
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KDF repels suspected al-Shabaab militia attack in Wajir
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Myanmar workers describe abuse, living 'in fear' at Hokkaido farm
SAPPORO -- A group of six Myanmar workers tearfully described frequent violence and verbal abuse at a farm in Hokkaido to reporters at an Aug. 21 pres
- Six Myanmar workers describe abuse at Hokkaido farm
- Workers live in constant fear of daily violence
- Three women escape, two struck with metal rods
Tamil Nadu government to reimburse money for three LPG cylinders annually from Pongal 2027: CM Vijay
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DYFI activists storm Palakkad DRM office in Keralam over railway bifurcation move
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UK Drought Campaign Asks South Asian Households To Wash Rice Only Twice & Muslims To Cut Water Use During Wudu
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Religious bodies must be free to speak on national issues – Catholic knights
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Mudavadi: DP position is not vacant, Kindiki is doing a good job
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- DP position is currently occupied by Kithure Kindiki
- Musalia Mudavadi defends Kindiki's performance
- Presidential running mate decision rests with William Ruto
Appeals court upholds 18-month prison term for ex-presidential aide over martial law document
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Kenya: Ruto Warns Against Leaders Peddling Hate, Ethnic Division
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Allahabad University UG Counselling 2026 Begins At allduniv.ac.in; Check Samarth Portal Details
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Umfrage: Mehrheit der Deutschen besorgt wegen Sprengstoff-Drohne
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17 weeks’ jail for helper who got drunk and assaulted elderly woman under her care
Vei Nei Chong drank two cans of beer before she assaulted the 83-year-old victim in July.
- Myanmar domestic helper Vei Nei Chong sentenced to 17 weeks in jail.
- 83-year-old Alzheimer's victim sustained injuries in July 28 assault.
- Chong pleaded guilty to attacking elderly woman under her care.
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Elder 'distressed' over racist graffiti on beloved timber bridge
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Nigeria: NAF Vows to Deny Extremists Freedom to Threaten Vulnerable Places in North West
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Nigeria: Niger Mosque Abduction - We're Yet to Ascertain Number of Victims - State Govt
[Leadership] Four days after scores of worshippers were abducted at a Central Mosque in Dakera District, Borgu local government area, the Niger State government is yet to ascertain the number of the…
- Exact number of victims not confirmed by state government
- Abducted worshippers from Gidan-Zana and Kpenya communities
- Attack during Juma prayers, bandits marched victims into bush
Perak considers monthly aid for family affected by Immigration lorry crash
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Amin Mughal taught Pakistan’s Left and media to disagree without falling apart
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Government to replace grid-powered streetlights with solar systems nationwide – Agbodza
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Woman dead after car crashes into lunchtime diners in Melbourne
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Mizuoka Set for 4th Term as Chief of CDP Group in Upper House
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Amnesty International says police in India used excessive force during youth-led protests
Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said on Monday.
US: Wildfire forces mass evacuations near Reno, Nevada
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Bawumia honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by AME Zion Church
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning
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Offices, schools closed in southern Taiwan due to torrential rain
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Former child star Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges sexual assault at 14 by Disney employee, sues studio
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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’
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More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in US
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