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The UK government plans to introduce stricter rules on how young people use social media but will not ban children under 16 from accessing it entirely. The rules aim to protect children from harmful content, such as nude image sharing and material promoting self-harm, while balancing concerns from parents and lawmakers.
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Keir Starmer is expected to announce new social media rules for young people in the UK soon.
The government wants tech firms to block children’s phones from sharing nude images.
A total ban on social media for under-16s is not expected, but regulations will be much stronger.
The UK’s Online Safety Act, in place for 11 months, already requires platforms to stop harmful content reaching children.
New challenges include the rise of AI chatbots and evolving online risks for young users.
There is concern about how fast harmful online trends develop compared to the slower law-making process.
Parents and campaigners think current measures do not go far enough to protect children.
Ongoing research tracks young people’s media use and shows AI play is increasing in their digital lives.
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Tony Abbott, the new Liberal party president in Australia, supports working with the One Nation party through preference deals to improve their election chances. Opposition leader Angus Taylor also indicated openness to cooperating with One Nation to defeat the current Labor government.
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Tony Abbott backs preference deals between the Liberal party and One Nation.
Angus Taylor, opposition leader, says they will work with anyone to remove the Labor government.
Liberals are worried One Nation could replace them as Australia’s main conservative party.
Liberals have encouraged supporters to preference One Nation before independents in some elections.
Abbott says right-wing parties should preference each other like left-wing parties do.
Abbott and Taylor’s leadership marks a shift to the right for the Liberals.
Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation are becoming very similar.
Recent polls show One Nation has gained significant popularity, even ahead of Labor at times.
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A strong magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Philippines, causing at least 37 deaths and injuring nearly 500 people. Hundreds of aftershocks continue, damaging homes, schools, and infrastructure, while emergency teams focus on search and rescue.
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The earthquake struck Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on Monday morning.
At least 37 people have died and about 487 are injured so far.
Hundreds of aftershocks have followed the main earthquake.
Many buildings collapsed, roads cracked or blocked by landslides, and large areas lost power and phone service.
Around 2,000 homes and 6,000 public schools were damaged.
The quake triggered tsunami warnings in nearby Indonesia and Japan.
The earthquake was caused by movement on the Cotabato Trench, a known source of big quakes.
Government officials, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., have mobilized disaster response teams and flown key staff to affected areas.
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Gabriel Raimondo, who just turned 18, was elected as a Deputy for St Brelade, becoming the youngest first-time member of Jersey's States Assembly. He campaigned mainly on issues about the cost of living and plans to work for a better future on the island.
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Gabriel Raimondo was elected Deputy for St Brelade in Jersey at age 18.
He is now the youngest first-time member ever elected to Jersey’s States Assembly.
The previous youngest was Jeremy Maçon, elected at age 21 in 2008.
Raimondo’s campaign focused on the high cost of living on the island.
He aligned with the Value Jersey political movement.
Raimondo put his A-level studies on hold to campaign.
He said the island is losing young people who are leaving for university.
Raimondo used social media to connect with voters and faced online abuse during the campaign.
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Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology have been digging at a housing site in Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, uncovering many Roman and Iron Age artifacts. These finds show details of farming life and community activities near an ancient Roman town.
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The dig covers nine hectares (22.2 acres) at Stanton Cross in Northamptonshire.
The site is near Chester House Estate, a known ancient Roman town.
Excavations happened from March to December 2024.
Finds include decorated pottery, flagons shaped like women's heads, and items showing skilled craftsmanship.
Archaeologists discovered farm buildings, horse paddocks, field systems, and storage areas.
A Bronze Age sword mold, older than the Roman artifacts by about 1,500 years, was also found.
The artifacts are being cleaned and studied and will be kept at the county archive store in the old Roman town.
Plans are underway to create temporary public displays for the local community.
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A lightning strike set fire to a house in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire. A man named Stuart Dunn alerted his neighbors, helping to wake them and prevent harm before firefighters arrived.
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The fire started when lightning hit the roof of a two-story house around 11:20 p.m. on May 27.
Stuart Dunn, a local teacher, noticed flames and quickly alerted the house owner and a neighboring resident who was sleeping with ear plugs and an eye mask.
Dunn knocked on doors and used his phone’s torch to wake the neighbors who did not know about the fire.
Firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service came to the scene and dealt with the fire.
The fire caused a large hole in the roof and significant damage to the property.
One neighbor recorded the lightning strike on video while watching the storm.
Most residents evacuated their homes as smoke grew stronger.
The neighbor whose house caught fire accepted help from Dunn to contact her insurance company.
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A 90-year-old woman named June Rose Hood has been secretly knitting and leaving small handmade stuffed animals around the village of Hartford, Cheshire, for two years. The gifts, signed from "Granny H," helped her manage anxiety and brought joy to the community when she was recently revealed as the knitter.
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June Rose Hood is 90 years old and lives in Hartford, Cheshire.
She has been knitting little teddy bears, lambs, dogs, and rabbits for two years.
The gifts were anonymously left around the village with a tag signed "Granny H."
Many villagers did not believe "Granny H" was real until she was revealed.
Knitting helped June cope with anxiety and gave her a sense of purpose.
Her grandson helped hide the gifts around the village.
The village held a party to celebrate her knitting and her 90th birthday.
June's family said knitting changed her life during a lonely and difficult period.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the war with Russia is slowly turning in Ukraine’s favor, with Russia losing ground and soldiers. Ukraine has faced destruction and attacks, but Russia is becoming more isolated internationally, while peace talks have not progressed.
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Russia’s military advance in eastern Ukraine has nearly stopped.
Russia is losing around 30,000 soldiers a month, many killed or wounded.
Ukrainian drones recently attacked Russian targets, including on Russian soil.
Russian attacks continue on Ukrainian cities, causing civilian deaths and damage.
Putin rejected Zelenskyy’s proposal for a peace meeting and insists on territorial demands.
Russia’s political influence in Europe is weakening after election losses in Hungary, Moldova, and Armenia.
Zelenskyy thanked the US for its support despite some cuts and challenges during President Trump’s term.
Zelenskyy believes Putin’s lies are used to keep Russian society united despite the war setbacks.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to invite King Charles to visit Ukraine this year. This would be the highest-ranking royal visit to Kyiv since the Russian invasion began, showing continued support from the UK.
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Zelenskyy plans to invite King Charles for a state visit to Ukraine, possibly in 2024.
If it happens, King Charles would be the most senior royal to visit Kyiv since Russia’s invasion.
Zelenskyy has met King Charles several times and says they have a close relationship.
Security concerns may affect if the visit can take place this year.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Princess Anne are the only current working royals who have visited Ukraine since 2022.
Prince Harry has visited Ukraine three times to support military recovery efforts.
Last March, King Charles invited Zelenskyy to his home in Norfolk as a show of UK support.
Zelenskyy mentioned that King Charles has continued to support Ukraine but did not share specific details.
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Over 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan heading to the UK were kidnapped in Libya by a militia demanding ransom payments. They faced torture and threats of forced kidney removal, with some hostages released and others still captive.
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More than 300 migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan were kidnapped in Libya last summer.
The kidnappers were a militia controlling part of Libya, a country with weak government control.
The militia demanded $5,000 from each migrant’s family and threatened to remove kidneys if payment was not made.
At least one hostage died, and many were kept in overcrowded cells of about 180 people.
The migrants were being smuggled by Noah Aaron and Kardo Jaf, both from Iraqi Kurdistan; Aaron is in prison in France.
Around 110 hostages were flown back to Iraqi Kurdistan in January after ransom payments.
Photos showed scars consistent with kidney surgery, but organ removal has not been fully confirmed.
Libya’s instability and rival militias allow criminal groups to kidnap migrants and demand ransoms.
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India’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, which is below the 2.1 level needed to keep the population stable. This decline may lead to a shrinking population in the future, creating challenges like fewer workers and an aging society.
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India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropped from about 3.3 children per woman in the 2000s to 1.9 in 2024.
A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement level to keep the population size steady.
India became the world’s most populous country in 2023, surpassing China.
Reasons for falling fertility include better access to education, contraceptives, and higher costs of raising children.
Infant mortality rates in India have declined from 30 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2019 to 24 in 2024.
States with lower education and higher infant deaths, like Bihar, have higher fertility rates (2.9).
More educated regions such as New Delhi have lower fertility rates (1.2 children per woman).
Declining fertility could result in a smaller workforce and increased pressure on social support systems in the future.
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A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump said both pilots are safe and not injured. The cause of the crash is unknown, and it occurred amid ongoing tension between Iran and Israel in the region.
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The helicopter crash happened close to the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
President Trump confirmed the two pilots are fine and no one was hurt.
Iranian state media acknowledged the crash but gave no further details.
The area is experiencing tensions due to recent conflict between Iran and Israel.
Since late February, the U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, causing economic effects worldwide.
Officials have not been able to reach a permanent peace deal after a ceasefire in April.
The U.S. military and Defense Department did not immediately comment on the crash.
The crash report was expected to be released the day after President Trump’s statement.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing an Ebola outbreak with 101 confirmed deaths and 550 cases reported. Armed conflicts and mistrust in affected areas are making it hard for health workers to control the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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The DRC has reported 101 deaths and 550 confirmed Ebola cases.
The outbreak began officially on May 15 but was undetected for several weeks.
The virus is mainly found in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, which have active armed groups.
Armed groups are blocking access to some health zones, slowing the Ebola response.
The Bundibugyo strain causing this outbreak has no approved vaccine or treatment yet.
Uganda has 19 cases and 2 deaths, mostly from Congolese crossing the border.
The United Arab Emirates and Mauritius have banned travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.
Uganda has closed its border with the DRC, but the WHO suggests travel bans are not effective.
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Israeli forces killed at least 14 people in air attacks across southern Lebanon after Iran warned of harsh responses if Israel continued its assault. The clashes mark the biggest fight between Israel and Iran since a ceasefire on April 8, with Lebanon caught in the conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.
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At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon.
Iran warned it would respond with “much more severe and crushing measures” if Israel continued attacks.
Clashes intensified after an Israeli attack on Beirut and other southern Lebanese cities.
Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group supported by Iran, said it carried out 16 operations against Israeli forces.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister reported nearly 3,500 Israeli air strikes and thousands of demolitions since April 16.
Over 3,600 people have died and more than 11,000 have been injured in the conflict since March 2.
More than 1 million Lebanese people have been displaced, about 20% of the country’s population.
Humanitarian groups say most displaced people lack basic needs and many returning find their homes destroyed.
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Arab Barghouti spoke on stage during a concert in Berlin, asking for the release of his father, Marwan Barghouti. Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian leader who is currently imprisoned.
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Arab Barghouti is the son of Marwan Barghouti.
The event took place at Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival.
Arab Barghouti joined the band Massive Attack on stage.
He made a public call for his father’s release.
Marwan Barghouti is known as a Palestinian leader.
The call for release was made during a music concert.
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Two U.S. pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic. They were flying to pick up former baseball player Yadier Molina and his family when they reported an emergency and tried to return to the airport.
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The crash happened in the Dominican Republic.
Two U.S. pilots were on board the flight.
The pilots were going to pick up Yadier Molina, a former Major League Baseball star, and his family.
They reported an emergency during the flight.
The pilots attempted to return to the airport but the plane crashed.
The crash was fiery and fatal, killing both pilots.
The incident occurred on June 8, 2026.
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Israel has increased its military attacks in southern Lebanon, especially around the city of Tyre. These strikes have caused the deaths of 12 people, and Israel has ordered more people to leave certain areas near Tyre.
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Israel launched more airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
The attacks targeted areas around the city of Tyre.
At least 12 people have died due to these strikes.
Israel issued orders for people in Tyre suburbs to leave their homes.
The information comes from reporter Obaida Hitto of Al Jazeera who witnessed the strikes.
The strikes are part of an ongoing offensive by Israel.
Forced displacement means people are being told to move away from their homes by the military.
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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 14 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Tensions increased after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it continued bombing Lebanon, while Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon but did not attack Israel directly.
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At least 14 people died in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
The strikes hit locations including the city of Tyre and Marwanieh.
Among the casualties were four Red Cross paramedics and a child.
Iran warned Israel that further bombings would lead to new attacks.
Hezbollah, supported by Iran, said it targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon.
Israel intercepted an aerial target launched from Yemen, with no injuries reported.
Israeli officials said military strikes continued despite Iran's warnings.
Recent clashes follow missile attacks by Iran on Israeli targets in retaliation for earlier strikes.
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President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be left to face Iran alone if it continues its attacks. Both Israel and Iran agreed to pause their recent fighting after significant missile exchanges, but tensions remain high between the two countries.
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President Trump told Netanyahu to stop attacking Iran and warned he might be on his own if attacks continue.
The recent escalation began after Israel bombed Beirut, Lebanon, which led Iran to launch missile attacks on northern Israel.
Israel struck Iranian air defense and a petrochemical plant; Iran hit a similar facility in Haifa and two Israeli airbases.
No deaths were reported during these attacks, and many missiles were intercepted over the West Bank.
A ceasefire had been in place since April 8, but flare-ups have continued in the region.
Netanyahu said Israel has the right to defend itself and will respond strongly if Iran attacks again.
Iran blames the United States for escalating the fighting, accusing it of violating the ceasefire.
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States are ongoing, with Pakistan acting as a go-between.
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Iran and Israel announced they have stopped their military actions following a recent increase in fighting. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump attended an NBA Finals basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
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Iran and Israel had a recent flare-up involving military operations.
Both countries say they have now stopped these military actions.
The pause follows a weekend of heightened tensions.
President Donald Trump went to watch an NBA Finals game.
The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
CBS News covered these events on their 6/8 program called The Takeout with Major Garrett.
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