‘France wants to lead the way’ with under-15s social media ban
French lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on July 21st banning social media access to children under 15. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban for under-16s on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and
Ukraine plunges into political crisis as anger over defence minister’s dismissal grows
Street protests were held for a fifth day on July 19 in Ukraine, over the firing of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov was dismissed following frequent clashes with top Army general Oleksandr Syrsky, sparking indignation particularly among young Ukrainians, who
Hungary prosecutors raid data servers of Viktor Orban’s Fidesz, party says
Hungary's former ruling Fidesz party said prosecutors "showed up unannounced" and raided its data servers on Tuesday. The claim comes as Prime Minister Peter Magyar presses ahead with anti-corruption reforms following his landslide election victory over Orban in April.
Bologna’s protesters call for accountability after man dies during police arrest
Clashes broke out between security personnel and protesters in the Italian city of Bologna. Demonstrators out on the street, calling for accountability after a man died whilst being detained by police. The incident drawing comparisons with the murder of George Floyd in the United States. Some viewers may find some images disturbing.
Russia-Ukraine war: First half of 2026 sees sharp rise in civilian casualties
The first six months of 2026 saw a steep rise in the number of civilians killed or wounded in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the UN said Tuesday. Both Moscow and Kyiv have increased the number of air strikes
Merz turns resignation of party bigwig to his advantage
BERLIN — The resignation of one of Friedrich Merz’s most important party stalwarts in Berlin is turning into an unexpected political gift for the German chancellor. Jens Spahn, parliamentary leader of Merz’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), quit on Saturday
What Andy Burnham’s new-look Cabinet says about UK’s direction
What Andy Burnham’s new-look Cabinet says about UK’s direction A big Cabinet reshuffle under the incoming PM yielded some surprises — and opened up some potential new Westminster dramas. By SAM BLEWETTin London Newly appointed Chancellor John Healey leaves Downing Street in London