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Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US
One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.
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United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments
UN spokesperson says the international body is 'waiting to see exactly when payments' will be made by Washington.
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Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism’s future
Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera's next era of journalism.
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Four Palestinians killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza residential building
Israel bombs a building sheltering displaced people in another violation of the Gaza 'ceasefire'.
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Is Portugal shifting to the right?
Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.
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Deadly drone attacks on civilians continue in Sudan’s Kordofan, UN says
United Nations human rights chief also decries 'preventable human rights catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Fasher.
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UN installs relief housing units for displaced families in Gaza
The United Nations has installed the first batch of relief housing units for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
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Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage
Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.
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US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.
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Palace says King Charles will ‘support’ police probe into ex-Prince Andrew
British police are assessing a complaint that ex-prince sent confidential trade reports to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Russian drone sets fuel station ablaze in eastern Ukraine
Firefighters in eastern Ukraine fought to extinguish an extensive blaze after a Russian drone hit a fuel station.
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US-flagged ships advised to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters
New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
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Ghislaine Maxwell refuses US Congress testimony on Epstein, seeks clemency
Move comes as US lawmakers reviewing unredacted files raised concerns that some names were removed from public records.
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Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians critical of the government
In a sweeping crackdown, Iranian security and judicial authorities have arrested several reformist politicians.
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White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings
If the proposal is implemented, workers will not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board.
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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
Pentagon says US will enforce Trump-ordered blockade against South American country even 'halfway around the world'.
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‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.
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Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right
Voters in Portugal elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party to a five-year term.
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Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election
Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.
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Pakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup as government boycott ends
Pakistan's government orders cricket team to take the field against India on Sunday in Colombo.
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