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Australia Enforces Strict Age LimitsAustralia has introduced one of the world’s most rigorous restrictions on social media, preventing anyone under 16 from holding accounts on major platforms. The law makes companies responsible for enforcing the rules, with significant fines for non-compliance. Officials say the measure is intended to protect young people from harmful content and mental-health risks, though critics question whether age verification can be reliably implemented and whether teens will simply migrate to unregulated online spaces. European Countries Explore Similar MeasuresAcross Europe, governments are also considering tighter limits on children’s access to social networks. The European Parliament has called…
China’s export growth pressures Europe’s economy, and Goldman Sachs predicts GDP declines in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.Beijing renews its export-led recovery, intensifying global trade competition.Goldman Sachs cuts European growth forecasts in response to rising Chinese exports.Economist Giovanni Pierdomenico says the euro area faces higher trade deficits with China and weaker global competitiveness.He expects stronger Chinese competition to reduce euro-area GDP by roughly 0.5% by 2029.Germany faces the largest impact, with GDP projected 0.9% lower over four years.Italy may drop 0.6%, and France and Spain around 0.4% each.Eurozone exports lose up to four percentage points of global market share to…
Marc Guéhi struck a decisive late header to earn Crystal Palace a 2-1 victory over Fulham, sending Oliver Glasner’s side into the Premier League’s top four and handing Marco Silva yet another painful defeat to the London rivals. Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring for Palace on his first league start of the season, finishing clinically after excellent build-up play from Adam Wharton and Tyrick Mitchell. Fulham responded through a stunning outside-of-the-boot strike from Harry Wilson, whose goal levelled the match and shifted momentum briefly towards the hosts. Fulham pushed for a winner, even striking the post through Calvin Bassey before…
President flags concerns over market dominance US President Donald Trump expresses doubts about Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. He tells an audience in Washington that Netflix already controls a significant portion of the streaming market. He warns that merging the two companies could create serious competition problems. On Friday, both companies announce an agreement to bring major Warner franchises, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, to Netflix. The deal still requires regulatory approval. Requests for comment to the companies and the White House remain unanswered. Netflix seeks to cement global leadership Netflix grows from a…
Far from Nepal’s famous Himalayan trails and tourist-packed Kathmandu Valley lies the Terai, a fertile lowland region rich in wildlife, national parks and deep-rooted culture. Home to the Indigenous Tharu people, the area offers an entirely different Nepal – quiet villages, rice fields, festivals and community-led hospitality where visitors live alongside locals rather than simply observe them. In Bhada village, near the Indian border, travellers stay with families through Nepal’s Community Homestay Network, which supports local women and preserves traditional culture. Guests join daily life – cooking meals over open flames, preparing spicy fruit pickles and learning customs passed down…
Tensions With Slot Escalate Mohamed Salah says Liverpool no longer support him and claims his relationship with Arne Slot has broken down. He spends the full 3-3 draw at Leeds on the bench, marking his third consecutive match without a start. After the game, he says the club blame him for recent issues. He says he once had strong communication with Slot. Now he says that connection has disappeared. He cannot explain the sudden breakdown. He believes someone inside the club wants him sidelined. Salah says he loves Liverpool and always will. He says his children feel the same. He…
The United States has proposed a new savings initiative for children called “Trump accounts.” The program would provide a $1,000 seed investment for every child born between 2025 and 2028. Parents and employers could also contribute additional funds to help grow these accounts. Supporters of the plan say it will encourage long-term wealth building and financial security for younger generations. By giving children a head start in saving, the initiative aims to promote a culture of financial responsibility from an early age. The proposal would allow each child to accumulate savings over time. Contributions from parents, relatives, or employers could…
Max Verstappen will start from pole in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title decider, with championship leader Lando Norris alongside him and Oscar Piastri third. The three are still in contention, but Norris remains in control: he becomes world champion if he finishes ahead of both rivals or takes third place or better. Verstappen, who has surged late in the season with five wins in eight races, said he will attack aggressively, claiming he has “nothing to lose.” Norris, 12 points ahead of Verstappen and 16 clear of Piastri, insists he feels calm and ready for the challenge, while McLaren…
The White House launched a “Hall of Shame” on its website as Trump escalated attacks on what he calls fake news. The portal delivers a blow to press freedom, claiming it prevents any hoax, anonymous story, or partisan smear from being forgotten. News Outlets Face Public Scrutiny The portal labeled The Washington Post as “Offender of the week” and criticized The New York Times, CNN, CBS News, and The Independent. Officials listed specific claims for each outlet and organized them into categories. Accredited agencies such as the Associated Press and Reuters also appeared, accused of bias, omission of context, or…
A transformative deal for the entertainment industry Netflix plans to acquire the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery for 72 billion dollars. The company wins a fierce bidding battle against Comcast and Paramount Skydance. Warner Bros owns major franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones and operates HBO Max. The merger would create a dominant media powerhouse, but regulators still need to approve it. Industry groups warn the deal could negatively impact workers and audiences. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix, says the company feels confident about regulatory approval. He says combining both content libraries will deliver…
