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Australia social media ban: Teens challenge law before High Court

Two Australian teens are contesting a new law banning social media accounts for under-16s, claiming it violates their rights. The law aims to protect children from harmful content.

Israel receives coffin that Hamas says contains Gaza hostage's body

Israel has received a coffin from Hamas claiming it contains the body of a deceased hostage. This event highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Russia-Ukraine war: At least four dead as overnight strikes hit residential buildings

Overnight drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine resulted in at least five deaths, with significant damage to residential buildings in Kyiv. The attacks coincide with ongoing peace talks.

Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced significant progress in peace talks for the Russia-Ukraine war, though challenges remain. The discussions aim to finalize a US-proposed plan.

COP30: UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

The UN climate summit COP30 ended without new fossil fuel promises, disappointing many nations. Oil-producing countries resisted calls for faster fossil fuel phase-out.

COP30: UN climate summit drops mention of fossil fuels from draft deal

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil has removed all references to fossil fuels from its draft deal, raising concerns among many nations about climate action. This decision reflects the influence of oil-producing countries in the negotiations.

The words you can't say on the internet
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Users on social media are increasingly using coded language to bypass perceived censorship by algorithms. This trend, known as algospeak, reflects concerns over content suppression.

COP30 evacuated after fire breaks out
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The COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, were evacuated after a fire broke out at the venue. The fire is under control, and no injuries have been reported.

Trump signs bill ordering release of Jeffrey Epstein files

President Trump has signed a bill mandating the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This move follows pressure from Epstein's victims and some Republican lawmakers.

South Korea: All 267 passengers and crew rescued after ferry runs aground

A South Korean ferry ran aground with 267 people aboard, but all were rescued with minor injuries reported. The incident highlights safety concerns in the region.

Delhi: Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic

India's air quality index (AQI) is capped at 500, even though private monitors often report much higher levels. This discrepancy raises concerns about public awareness and health risks.

COP30: Crowds march on doorstep of UN climate talks in Brazil

Thousands of climate protesters marched outside the COP30 summit in Brazil, demanding action against fossil fuels. This marks the first public demonstration allowed at the talks since 2021.