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Grounded editorial scene illustrating French parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, effective after summer holidays.

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France Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

French parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, effective after summer holidays.

Jul 22, 2026, 11:52 AM France 24 English

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France Enacts Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Leading EU's Internet Regulation Efforts

French Parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, marking a significant step in Europe's increasing regulation of online activity among minors.

Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 3:27 AM

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China Warns of Retaliation Over French Law Targeting Fast Fashion

China criticizes France's new legislation aimed at curbing fast fashion, alleging it violates World Trade Organization rules and threatens Chinese firms.

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Grounded editorial scene illustrating France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.

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France Bans Social Media Use for Under-15s Starting January 2027

France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 6:48 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.

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France to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting September 1

Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:30 AM

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French Lawmakers Vote on Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

France considers becoming the first EU country to impose a digital age limit aimed at protecting children online, with the ban potentially taking effect by September 1, 2026.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 PM

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French Parliament Approves Landmark Assisted-Dying Bill

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CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:57 PM

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France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 6:33 AM

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Trump Nominates Adam Candeub to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division with Plans to Ban Online Porn and Target Big Tech

Adam Candeub, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

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Trump Nominates Adam Candeub to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division with Plans to Ban Online Porn and Target Big Tech

Adam Candeub, currently general counsel for the FCC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocating for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 6:23 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.

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Two French Firefighters Die Battling Blaze Near Bordeaux Airport

A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 AM

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Ukraine’s Zelensky Fires Military Chief Amid Nationwide Protests, Appoints Successor

Following mass protests demanding change, President Volodymyr Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s armed forces commander-in-chief.

France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 1:26 AM

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Tate Brothers Appear in US Court Amid Extradition Proceedings

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in the US following new UK charges including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny. They also face allegations in Romania.

BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 6:45 AM

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Chess Champion Judit Polgar Declines Offer to Become Hungary’s President

Judit Polgar, acclaimed as the greatest female chess player, has rejected Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s nomination to serve as president, citing the weight of uniting a divided nation.

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Authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid rising fears of a broader conflict, while Jordan and Israel respond to threats near Aqaba.

France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

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Tobin Heath Reflects on FIFA World Cup 2026, Record Goals, and Key Players

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Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 1:05 PM

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Indian Police Hospitalize Cockroach Party Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, a key figure in the Cockroach Janata Party's education reform movement, was forcibly moved to a hospital in New Delhi after 20 days of hunger strike, sparking protests and calls for nationwide demonstrations.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:35 PM

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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 5,000 as IMF Releases $346 Million for Recovery

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France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 10:11 AM

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Deschamps to End 14-Year France Coaching Tenure After World Cup Third-Place Playoff

Didier Deschamps bids farewell as France faces England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, with Zinedine Zidane poised to succeed him.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:07 AM

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England Carry ‘Scars’ of World Cup Heartbreak into Third-Place Playoff Against France

Following a narrow semifinal loss to Argentina, England prepares to face France in the FIFA World Cup third-place match, with coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledging the gap to the top nations.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 6:08 AM

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U.K. Proposes Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

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UK Proposes Voluntary Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens

The Labour government introduces a six-hour default lockout on social media platforms for 16- and 17-year-olds, following last month's under-16 ban announcement.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:38 AM

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Iran Releases Wrongfully Detained American Citizen, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the release of a US-Iranian citizen held in Iran since December 2024, calling it a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing tensions.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 3:11 AM

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Iran Releases American Citizen Detained Since 2024, Trump Announces

Dena Karari, a dual US-Iranian citizen, has been freed after being held in Iran since December 2024, according to President Donald Trump and her lawyer Jared Genser.

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