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Under 16s to be banned from social media in UK but will kids be better off?
From the spring of 2027, children in Britain under the age of sixteen will be banned from at least ten social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
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‘Taking it away fully isn’t fair’ – UK teens discuss social media ban
We spoke to some of those who will be affected by the ban, losing their access to social media, 14 and 15 year olds Sienna, Ishil and Ivory.
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Debate: will the social media ban actually work?
Joining us in the studio to discuss the government’s plan to ban social media for under 16s:
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G7 summit: world leaders meet amid uncertainty over Iran deal
President Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France able to say that an agreement has been reached with Iran.
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Iran and US agree deal but Israel says forces will remain in Lebanon
Before he took off for the G7 in the early hours – the US President was hosting a very different kind of event.
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Some residents return to southern Lebanon after US-Iran deal
Some residents are returning to Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, following the news of the US-Iran peace deal.
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What do US-Iranians think of Trump’s deal?
In Los Angeles, Iran’s football team are hours away from taking to the pitch for their opening World Cup match.
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Two men guilty over arson targeting Keir Starmer’s properties
A jury has found two men guilty of a series of attacks on properties linked to the Prime Minister.
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Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
It was “justified and proportionate” for the Home Secretary to ban Palestine Action – so ruled five judges at the Court of Appeal today, as they overturned an earlier ruling by the High Court that the proscription of the group was unlawful.
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‘Worst’ new building in UK award announced
As the winners of this year’s Carbuncle Cup are announced, Kiran Moodley says the award serves as a warning about the buildings constructed in the UK.
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How Ukraine could join the EU
As the Ukraine war continues, Kyiv is preparing to take the first steps towards joining the European Union. Georg von Harrach looks at what lies ahead.
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Iran ceasefire: Who REALLY Won?
A ceasefire has been announced between the US and Iran – but is this the end of the conflict, or just a pause before the next confrontation?
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Will Iran launch retaliatory strikes after Israeli attack on Beirut?
Our Foreign affairs correspondent Secunder Kermani has the latest from Beirut.
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Could Israeli attack on Beirut derail US peace deal with Iran?
President Trump has warned Iran and Israel “let’s not blow it” – after fears that an Israeli attack on Beirut could derail the US peace agreement with Tehran.
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Shadow fleet operation ‘saved thousands of lives in Ukraine’ – former Armed Forces minister
We spoke to the Labour MP Al Carns who resigned as Armed Forces minister earlier this week.
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Royal Marines intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker
Royal Marine commandos boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker – the Smyrtos – early this morning in a six hour operation, backed by British military aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter.
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Carbuncle Cup: which new building has been crowned worst in the UK?
Previous winners have included Liverpool’s Ferry Terminal and the Walkie Talkie in London. This isn’t a prize for good design though, it’s the Carbuncle Cup, an award for the worst new building in the UK.
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Belfast: anti-racism rallies after violent unrest across Northern Ireland
Large crowds have gathered in Belfast and Derry for anti-racism rallies after several days of violent unrest across Northern Ireland linked to a knife attack.
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Fable: US government bans Anthropic AI model for non-American nationals
Late last night the US government took the dramatic step of issuing an order limiting access to the latest Anthropic AI model, called Fable, for all non-American nationals, including those that worked on it – claiming it was for national security reasons.
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Iran war peace deal to be signed in 24 hours, says Trump
In the last few minutes Donald Trump has claimed a deal to end the Iran war is due to be signed tomorrow – adding that “hopefully, it will all work out quickly and smoothly”. Tehran has been far more cautious about the timing – and there’s no sign of any pause in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center after court ruling
In the early hours of the morning, a group of workers began removing Donald Trump’s name from the marble facade at the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington DC
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Growing anger on Isle of Wight over sewage releases
There’s growing anger on the Isle of Wight over sewage releases which are damaging the environment, people’s health and the tourism industry.
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX goes public
Elon Musk pressed the button to begin trading on his SpaceX company on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange to the sound of Elton John’s Rocket Man.
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Belfast: Residents live in fear of return to disorder
After the rioting and racist violence which followed an attack on Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast on Monday, Thursday night saw a comparatively quiet night on the city’s streets.
