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South Korea's media watchdog is considering a proposal to restrict children under 14 from creating social media accounts without parental consent, and limit addictive features for teenagers aged 14 to 19. The plan, announced by Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Jong-cheol, aims to address excessive social media use and its harms, while learning from the country's past 'shutdown law' experience.
Andy Burnham prepares to become the UK's next prime minister amid economic stagnation, strained China relations, and Labour's poll deficit. His cautious approach aims to avoid market instability, with plans to end rough sleeping and a cabinet yet to be fully announced.
Chinese steelmaker Jingye Group has demanded compensation from the UK government following the nationalisation of British Steel, citing investment losses and damage to its credibility. The UK government, which took operational control last year to protect steelmaking capacity, has said an independent evaluation will determine any payout.
Andy Burnham will become the sixth UK prime minister in a decade and is expected to warn that Britain must face its challenges honestly. He will appoint his first cabinet on Monday, with Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband tipped for top roles. Burnham is also examining proposals to cut household energy bills by £130 a year.
A consortium of Thames Water creditors, London & Valley Water, has offered the government a ‘golden share’ with veto powers as part of a £10bn rescue plan. The move comes as Andy Burnham reportedly plans to place the debt-laden company into temporary public ownership. Creditors are also preparing for a legal battle if nationalisation proceeds.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has defended her decision to interview with far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson, despite criticism from across the political spectrum. Hanson's comments on immigration and the NDIS have sparked controversy, while party senator Malcolm Roberts has discussed deportation numbers exceeding official policy.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant after UK prosecutors brought additional rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers face a total of 59 charges in the UK, with extradition proceedings expected.
Germany will join a French military nuclear exercise this year, marking a historic step in Franco-German defence cooperation. The move comes amid concerns over US security commitments to Europe and follows the collapse of a joint jet fighter project.
Terence Donovan, the British-Australian actor known for roles in Neighbours and Home and Away, has died in Melbourne aged 90. His son, actor Jason Donovan, announced the news on social media, paying tribute to his father as 'larger than life'.
South Korea has introduced 24-hour foreign exchange trading for the won, a key step in its effort to improve foreign investor access and internationalize the currency. The government also unveiled a roadmap to make the won a 'freely convertible currency' and called on exporters to help stabilize the market.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant after UK prosecutors brought further charges of rape, sexual assault, and trafficking. The new charges relate to four additional victims, bringing the total to seven, and the brothers have denied all wrongdoing.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant, with the UK seeking their extradition on dozens of new charges including rape and sex trafficking. The Trump administration has said it will not intervene, despite the brothers' vocal support for President Trump.
US federal authorities arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami, with British prosecutors seeking their extradition on charges including rape and sex trafficking. The brothers, who deny wrongdoing, previously faced similar accusations in Romania.
Josh Kerr shattered the 27-year-old world mile record at the London Diamond League, while Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Nicola Olyslagers claimed victories. Kerr's time of 3:42.66 beat Hicham El Guerrouj's mark set in 1999, and his performance was hailed as a highlight ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Uber has agreed to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion deal, creating the world's largest food delivery platform outside China. The combined company will operate in 99 markets, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2027. Delivery Hero will sell operations in 14 markets to SSW Partners to address competition concerns.
The UK has nationalised British Steel, prompting China to warn that the move undermines Chinese investors' confidence and to demand compensation for Jingye Group. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Foreign Ministry stated the action infringed on Jingye's rights and called for a mutually acceptable solution under the bilateral investment treaty.
Lao authorities say they lack evidence to lay charges over the deaths of six tourists from methanol-tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, citing the absence of autopsies. While the distillery owner faces lesser charges, Australia expressed frustration, and the British government has launched a campaign warning tourists about methanol risks.
Andy Burnham, set to become UK prime minister, used his Labour leadership speech to reject 1980s economic policies linked to Margaret Thatcher and call for greater public control of services. Conservative figures and former Thatcher advisers have criticised the approach, while Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England. The UK government and the Falkland Islands government have called for Fifa to investigate the incident, which has reignited a long-standing sovereignty dispute.
Argentina's World Cup victory provided a temporary distraction from political turmoil as President Javier Milei reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Diego Santilli as Cabinet Chief and diminishing Santiago Caputo's role. The tournament also reignited the Malvinas sovereignty debate, with players defying a ban on related flags and President Milei facing a diplomatic tiff with Britain.