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May 6, 2025 1:12 PM May 6, 2025 1:12 PM

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New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s

A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media. It is aligning the country with Australia’s recent regulatory moves on digital platforms. National Party MP Catherine Wedd has introduced a member’s bill that would require social media co...

May 6, 2025 1:09 PM May 6, 2025 1:09 PM

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Australian govt to make case that US tariffs on foreign films ‘unjustified’

Australia's re-elected Labour Party government stated that US tariffs on foreign-made films are unjustified. The minister for social services, Amanda Rishworth, today said that the government's whole team, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, would present a very strong case to the United Stat...

May 6, 2025 12:57 PM May 6, 2025 12:57 PM

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Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win

In Romania, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has resigned, and his Social Democrat party is to leave the government after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) leader George Simion won 40.96 per cent of the vote in...

May 6, 2025 12:59 PM May 6, 2025 12:59 PM

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19 Ukrainian drones downed near Moscow in 2nd night of attacks: Russia

Russia says Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row. Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said that all four of the capital's major airports have been closed temporarily to ensure safety. Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on social media that a...

May 6, 2025 11:22 AM May 6, 2025 11:22 AM

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Sri Lanka votes in crucial local elections after long delay

Voting for the Local Government Elections in Sri Lanka is currently underway across the island, with varying turnout in various districts. Most districts have reported turnout of about 10-15% till 10 am, with Vavuniya polling over 20% and Jaffna at 6%. The polls are the third nationwide election wit...

May 6, 2025 8:07 AM May 6, 2025 8:07 AM

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UN Secretary General strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and extended condolences to the families of the victims. He said that targeting civilians is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible, lawful means. He told to journalists a...