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A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government. It will be introduced in early 2027.
The government is also considering an overnight curfew and measures to stop infinite scrolling for under-18s.
Keeping children off social media is the best way to keep them safe online, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said.
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Jun 15
Justin Trudeau on Skipping Canada World Cup Game: Boyfriend Duty Calls
In response to criticism, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, "Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call." Trudeau skipped his nation's opening World Cup play to attend a USA game where his girlfriend, pop sensation Katy Perry, performed. He added a Canadian flag emoji to his social media post, saying, "But you know who I'm rooting for to take the Cup."
Source: BBC
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Jun 15
Reuters: Tesla Misled European Regulators Concerning FSD
Tesla has submitted self-published safety figures to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands in an attempt to obtain European clearance of their "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system. Independent traffic-safety researchers have claimed that this amounts to deceptive marketing.
Source: Reuters
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Jun 15
Last night Russia bombed the nearly 1,000 years old Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra–one of the greatest holy sites of Christianity and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The damage occurred during a massive Russian assault on Kyiv that killed at least four people and injured dozens more. The strike also caused a fire at a building of the Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex, where flames spread across about 1,000 square meters.
Yurij Dogorukiy, the founder of Moscow buried in Pechersk Lavra Monastery.
Jun 15
When Notre-Dame burned in 2019, the world stopped.
Today, Russia damages Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a monastery nearly 1,000 years old and older than Notre-Dame itself.
A thousand years of history deserves the same attention, the same sympathy, and the same protection.
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Jun 15
Didn't check the news over the long weekend? The #Weekendbrief is here to catch you up!🧵
1/Iran and US Agree to Another Deal to End War
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran, authorising the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. As the key mediator, Pakistan also confirmed the agreement and emphasised that military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, would cease. Israel has not yet commented.
The war, which began on 28 February 2026, resulted in over 7,000 deaths in Iran and Lebanon, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz and causing global energy prices to spike.
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced an official signing ceremony for Friday 19 June 2026 in Switzerland. Mediators will facilitate 'pre-implementation discussions' this week to lay the foundation for technical talks.
Source: BBC
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Jun 15
2/Swiss Voters Reject 10 Million Population Cap
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million. Results showed nearly 55% of participants voted against and 45% voted for, with a turnout of 60% of the population.
The proposal came from the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which has long campaigned on an anti-immigration platform.
Source: BBC
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Jun 15
3/Russia is Now Losing More Soldiers Than it Can Recruit
As Russian military recruitment fell 20% in the first quarter of 2026, analysts warn the Kremlin may revive forced mobilization to offset mounting battlefield losses.
Moscow's reliance on financial incentives, including up to $140,000 in debt relief and $80,000 in bonuses, have failed to sustain recruitment levels, with war costs now amounting to 2 percent of Russia's GDP.
With nearly 1.2 million battlefield casualties reported by December 2025, including up to 325,000 deaths, the Kremlin has turned to coercing migrants and convicts into military contracts to fill depleted ranks.
Source: NBC
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Jun 12
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Jun 12
EU's Migration Pact Comes Into Force Today, After Years of Political Deadlock
After years of political deadlock, false starts and dead ends, a major overhaul of EU migration policy kicks in on Friday.
The reforms are the EU’s response to an upsurge in arrivals back in 2015, which revealed shortcomings in the bloc’s migration policies and cracks in its ability to coordinate policy.
The aim is to increase control over who enters the EU and divide responsibilities among member countries — while boosting trust between those same countries.
via Politico
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Jun 11
What serves as ideological backbone for the Kremlin, to legitimise the aggression?
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Jun 11
World Cup Expected to Be the Biggest Betting Event in History
The Fifa Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than $50bn in wagers placed globally.
The tournament will see punters place bets worth around $500m per match, according to a forecast by financial services firm Macquarie.
The World Cup kicks off under a heavy cloud of controversy. Major geopolitical clashes, severe immigration crackdowns, and ticket pricing.
(via BBC)
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Jun 11
Soft power tools – such as the media, culture, education, and religion – could help to achieve geopolitical objectives. Read our article, to learn how it works, link in the first comment.
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