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France Approves Social Media Ban

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Iran Releases American Citizen Detained Since 2024, Trump Announces

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European Union Considers Social Media Ban for Children

Following similar moves in the United Kingdom and Australia, the EU is reviewing a report that proposes restricting social media access for children.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:38 AM

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Outspoken Moroccan Rapper Mehdi El Youbi Arrested in Casablanca Amid Rising Repression

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Australian Swimmer Shayna Jack to Retire After 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27, Dozens Injured

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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Rising Tensions in Gulf Region

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France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 6:36 AM

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The burial of Iran's slain Supreme Leader coincides with a major escalation in US-Iran conflict, including US airstrikes targeting around 90 Iranian military sites.

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ABC Australia News | Jul 8, 2026, 1:25 PM

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BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 5:55 AM

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Zelensky Signs New Drone Defence Deals with Denmark, Estonia, and Netherlands

Ukraine expands its defence cooperation with NATO allies by signing three new agreements to share battlefield-tested drone expertise amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.

France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 4:20 AM

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AI-Generated Fake Images Flood Social Media Amid Iran’s Mourning for Khamenei

While genuine crowds gathered in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, AI-created videos and photos falsely depicting the event have spread widely online, misleading viewers with fabricated details.

France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 10:17 PM

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Trump Criticizes NATO Allies at Ankara Summit, Highlights Defense and Energy Concerns

At the opening of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump criticized Western European allies as unreliable partners and addressed defense spending, Turkey's role, and Europe's energy policies.

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