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By — Samy Magdy, Associated Press Samy Magdy, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/drone-strikes-have-killed-more-than-1000-civilians-in-sudan-this-year-un-rights-chief-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on …

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US slackliner Andy Lewis balances on a slackline in Bangkok, Thailand, on 23 July 2014. Photograph: Sakchai Lalit/AP View image in fullscreen US slackliner Andy Lewis balances on a slackline in Bangkok, Thailand, on 23 July 2014. Photograph: Sakchai Lalit/AP Extreme athlete known for performance wit…

A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters View image in fullscreen A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, th…

Boy was 'playfighting' before fatal stabbing - court 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chloe Harcombe , West of England and Andy Howard , Bristol Crown Court Family handout Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to her chest in December 2025 A teenager accused of sta…

'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? - UK teens on social media ban School children in Preston and Manchester had mixed feelings about a proposed social media ban for under-16s following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. On Monday, Starmer said under-16s will be banned from social media …

Boy was 'play hunting' before fatal stabbing - court 37 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chloe Harcombe , West of England and Andy Howard , Bristol Crown Court Family handout Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to her chest in December 2025 A teenager accused of …

Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 43 mins Social Media Ban For Under-16s Newscast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Today, the prime minister has announced under-16s will be banned from social media. Speaking at Downing Street Keir Starmer announced if passe…

When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? 7 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Liv McMahon , Technology reporter and Duncan Walker Getty Images A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government. It will be introduced in early 2027. The gov…

Boy was 'playfighting' before fatal stabbing - court 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chloe Harcombe , West of England and Andy Howard , Bristol Crown Court Family handout Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to her chest in December 2025 A teenager accused of sta…

One Nation branch official John Drew has repeatedly posted deeply offensive and racist language about Aboriginal people and migrants to his Facebook account. Composite: Guardian Design View image in fullscreen One Nation branch official John Drew has repeatedly posted deeply offensive and racist lan…

US slackliner Andy Lewis balances on a slackline in Bangkok, Thailand, on 23 July 2014. Photograph: Sakchai Lalit/AP View image in fullscreen US slackliner Andy Lewis balances on a slackline in Bangkok, Thailand, on 23 July 2014. Photograph: Sakchai Lalit/AP Extreme athlete known for performance wit…