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France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

Macron has made banning social media use for children and teens one of his top priorities and hopes to see a working ban in force by the time he leaves office next year

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed to facilitate 'constructive dialogue'

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed to facilitate 'constructive dialogue'

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X that 'we remain determined to promote dialogue that contributes to stability and lasting cooperation in our region'

Elon Musk, Sam Altman say they agree with Anthropic CEO on slowing AI development

Elon Musk, Sam Altman say they agree with Anthropic CEO on slowing AI development

Amodei earlier called on AI firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of 'superintelligent' computer systems

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation at BRICS

BRICS was created in 2009 as a forum for major emerging economies seeking greater influence in institutions dominated by Western powers. The group is seeking to bolster its global influence

6 killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia's Java

6 killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia's Java

Some of the survivors were carried on stretchers into waiting ambulances. Others were put into wheelchairs or needed help walking

Philippine rescuers pull more victims from ferry after fire kills at least 76 onboard

Philippine rescuers pull more victims from ferry after fire kills at least 76 onboard

Days after a fire ripped through the June Aster, it is clear few of its victims ever made the water, with nearly all of the 76 confirmed dead found aboard the grounded vessel

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open final defeat

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open final defeat

Sabalenka will take pride in a reign at number one, a place she has held for a total of 107 weeks -- including the stretch of 99 straight weeks that will end on Monday

Iran authorities say 1 dead, 3 injured after ship struck in Hormuz

Iran authorities say 1 dead, 3 injured after ship struck in Hormuz

A merchant vessel was struck around 5am off the Hengam and Qeshm Islands, the Qeshm governor said, according to state TV, without specifying the source of the strike

Houthis say missiles targeted base in southern Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict

Houthis say missiles targeted base in southern Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict

On Saturday night, Saudi authorities said a Houthi projectile fell near the border, injuring two people and causing material damage to a mosque, several buildings and vehicles

Bahrain rules out participating in Strait of Hormuz meeting with Iran

Bahrain rules out participating in Strait of Hormuz meeting with Iran

Iran's foreign ministry had said there would be a meeting on Monday hosted by Muscat where the future of the strait would be negotiated