'Major step': French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under-15s
If the bill passes the upper house it could take effect by the start of France's new school year in September.
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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
The US president said he was frustrated that lawmakers in Seoul had yet to approve a trade deal between the two countries that was reached last year.
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New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
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French MPs take first step to ban social media for under-15s
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September.
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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
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Focus turns to future of Gaza after final hostage remains returned to Israel
Ran Gvili was one of the first Israelis killed on 7 October 2023 when Hamas fighters poured into Israel and launched their ferocious attack.
View Full Story26-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
President Xi's purge is extraordinary - here's why
In a bombshell announcement, China's Ministry of Defence has said it is investigating General Zhang Youxia, China's most senior general and a man who was second only to Xi Jinping himself on China's top military decision-making body.
View Full Story26-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
Child kidnapped for organ removal among 4,414 helped in trafficking crackdown
An eight-year-old boy kidnapped for organ removal is among 4,414 people police say have been safeguarded from human trafficking in a global operation.
View Full Story26-Jan-2026 - Source: Sky News
Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found
The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.
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France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September.
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Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found.
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Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Maine
Poor visibility was reported at the airport during a winter storm that has affected a large swathe of the US.
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Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least three dead
A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala.
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Deadly winter storm grips large parts of the US
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
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Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?
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'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox
How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze.
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Trump says administration 'reviewing everything' after shooting of Alex Pretti
Tim Walz says the city's second fatal shooting this month is an "inflection point" as protests spread over the death of Alex Pretti.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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