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The UK government has announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, set to take effect in 2027. The measure follows Australia's model and is part of a global push to protect children online, but has drawn criticism from tech experts and some young users.
The UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery in the Ukrainian capital suffered serious damage and a large fire after an overnight strike. Ukrainian officials attributed the hit to a Russian drone while Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed a misfired Patriot missile; world leaders condemned the attack as G7 talks began.
President Lee Jae Myung met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and invited him to attend World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul. The two discussed peace on the Korean Peninsula, with Lee asking the pope to also consider visiting North Korea and the Demilitarized Zone.
The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal, set to be signed later this week, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set the stage for negotiations on a long-term agreement. While world leaders have welcomed the move, Israel's defense minister said his country will not withdraw from territory seized in Lebanon, and Jewish groups in the US are split in their reactions.
South Korea's unification ministry reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, saying it is the most effective path to improving human rights in the North. The response follows Pyongyang's harsh criticism of Seoul's policy, which it labeled a 'disguise of peace' and declared South Korea an 'invariable enemy state.'
Violence erupted in Geneva on the eve of the G7 summit as protesters clashed with police, who fired tear gas and used water cannons. Demonstrators set a Tesla on fire and smashed windows at a UN agency. The summit, set to begin Monday in Évian-les-Bains, France, is expected to focus on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, according to early projections. The initiative, put forward by the Swiss People's Party, was defeated with around 55% of voters opposing it.
European Union member states have agreed to open the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a move long blocked by Hungary's previous government. The talks are set to begin on Monday in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in both countries' efforts to join the bloc.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to senior US administration officials. The meeting, expected to discuss a bilateral trade pact and regional issues, marks their first interaction since February 2025.
Viktor Orban has been re-elected as chairman of Hungary's Fidesz party, receiving 729 votes at a party congress. The re-election comes after Fidesz's defeat in the April parliamentary elections, with the party now in opposition. Meanwhile, new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced plans to disclose investigative information about the former government.
The US Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight-month review, saying the deal is unlikely to harm competition. The merger faces ongoing scrutiny from EU regulators and the UK, and has drawn criticism from industry figures concerned about consolidation and political connections.
Milorad Dodik, leader of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska, said the EU is trying to turn itself into a military alliance to pressure Russia, praised President Putin for avoiding mass civilian casualties, and blamed Kiev for a deadly strike on a college. His comments, carried by TASS, come amid ongoing Western sanctions and the Ukraine conflict.
The European Union's landmark asylum reform, the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), came into force on Friday, introducing mandatory border screenings, fast-track procedures for certain asylum seekers, and a solidarity mechanism. While officials herald it as a comprehensive system offering more control, critics and experts question its effectiveness and warn of potential human rights impacts.
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in Paris to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as France works to sustain momentum ahead of the G7 summit. The conference, marking one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, called for a permanent ceasefire, a halt to settlements, and reconstruction in Gaza, while participants warned the window for a solution is narrowing.
Thousands of Albanians have held nightly protests in Tirana and along the coast against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, with demonstrations now stretching into their 35th day. The protests, dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution,' have broadened into calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and anti-corruption reforms, drawing warnings from EU lawmakers about accession talks.
US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran that could be signed as early as this weekend in Europe, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry says nothing has been finalised.
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating dipped below 60 percent for the first time in four months, according to two separate polls, as public sentiment turned negative over ballot shortages in last week's local elections. The surveys show support for the ruling Democratic Party also declined, while the main opposition People Power Party gained ground.
US President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, citing that negotiations had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and that final points of a deal were approved by all parties. The announcement came amid reports of Qatari mediation and expectations of a signing in Europe. Regional reactions and details of the proposed agreement continue to emerge.
Labour MP Melanie Ward has called on the Charity Commission to investigate 32 UK charities that reportedly donated at least £28m to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move follows government statements that settlements are illegal under international law, with potential implications for tax relief and sanctions.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants and refugees, condemning indifference and urging world leaders to create safe legal pathways. He also warned human traffickers of divine justice and called for integration, as reports note thousands have died on the Atlantic route.