NewsFeed French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrived for the first day of her appeal against a five-year ban from public office, saying she was hopeful the decision would be overturned. The outcome will determine if she can run for president in 2027. Last year she was found guilty of embezzling millions in EU funding. […]
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‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners | Elon Musk
A senior Labour MP has accused the Trump administration of undermining free speech after Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, announced sanctions against two British anti-disinformation campaigners. Chi Onwurah, the chair of parliament’s technology select committee, criticised the US government hours after it announced “visa-related” sanctions against five Europeans, including Imran Ahmed and Clare […]
Brussels bike ban plan for pedestrian zone ‘dangerous and absurd’ | Belgium
On an unseasonably mild winter’s day, people are gathering at Le Piétonnier, the pedestrian zone in the heart of Brussels. Tourists buy mulled wine and churros at the Christmas market outside the Bourse, the old stock exchange, now repurposed as a beer museum. A few people drink coffee on cafe terraces. Up and down the […]
Pediatricians object to Trump’s push to ban care for transgender kids : Shots
A display at the Gender Health Program of Children’s Minnesota hospital. Under a proposed rule announced Thursday, a hospital will lose all its Medicaid and Medicare funding if it continues to provide gender-affirming care for trans people under age 18. Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR hide caption toggle caption Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR Dr. Kade Goepferd watched the Trump administration’s […]
EU plans to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars | Automotive industry
The EU has confirmed it wants to water down its 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol or diesel cars, yielding to heavy pressure from the car industry and leaders from several EU member states including Germany and Italy. Wopke Hoekstra, a European climate commissioner, described the proposals as a “win-win” situation for consumers […]
Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15 | Social Media
NewsFeed The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15, though in some cases parents will be able to let their children use social platforms from age 13. The reforms come amid concerns that kids are getting too swept up in a […]
Why Some Teenagers Are Against Australia’s Social Media Ban
Hey guys, I’m going to be giving myself an at-home facial. My name is Dimi. I’m a 15-year-old entrepreneur. One day, my book will be over here. I think when I heard about it I was a bit disappointed. Social media is one of the tool to grow my business. Personally, I feel like we’re […]
Australia news live: X complies with social media ban as apps not included surge on Apple charts | Australia news
X complies with social media ban Josh Taylor The last hold-out, Elon Musk’s X platform, has said it is complying with Australia’s under-16s social media ban. The company’s Australian regulations page updated overnight says users in Australia must be at least 16 years old to hold an account. It’s not our choice – it’s what […]
US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock in Australia despite ban, Senate told | Australian military
US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock at Australian bases, defence officials have told the Senate, and the Australian government and people would not know. Senate estimates heard fierce debate over whether US Virginia-class submarines – set to “rotate” through Australian ports from 2027 as part of the contentious Aukus agreement – could carry nuclear […]
New puberty blockers clinical trial to begin after UK ban
Philippa Roxby,Health reporter and Alison Holt,Social affairs editor Getty Images Details of a new UK clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender have been announced. It follows the banning of the drugs for gender treatment last year after a major review raised concerns about the […]