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France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia, whose ban for under-16s on social media platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube came into force in December.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the media ahead of a summit of EU leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 22, 2026.
A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown

A Jewish settler shepherd looks at Palestinians that are loading trucks as they are dismantling their houses after they were forced to evacuate their homes due to settlers harassment from a nearby outpost on January 12, 2026 in Ras Ein el-Auja, in the Jordan Vally West Bank.

Two Italian policemen in West Bank held up by settler, forced to kneel at gunpoint

KLM aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Schipol airport near Amsterdam April 15, 2015.

KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate


Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland defends new US tariff deal as ministers reject claims it surrenders to Trump’s trade demands.

Swiss federal councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) looks on during South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit in Bern, in the House of Parliament (Bundeshaus), Switzerland, October 29, 2025.

Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times

As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visit Peacehaven Mosque in Peacehaven, United Kingdom, on October 23, 2025.

EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza, document shows

The paper also raises the idea of expanding the EU’s civilian border monitoring mission in Rafah to other border crossing points.

A Hamas terrorist standing near the Yellow Line in Gaza, November 2, 2025; illustrative.

Which major power can best control future of AI? Public opinion split worldwide

The study, conducted across 25 countries, found that the European Union (EU) receives the highest overall confidence levels, with roughly half of respondents saying the bloc can manage AI responsibly

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

EU is using settler violence to continue criticism against Israel, senior EU official tells 'Post'

Bentele is pushing for the European Commission to remove proposed sanctions against Israel from the agenda.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with MEP Hildegard Bentele and the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Israel.

India asks UN wildlife body to not curb its animal imports amid Ambani zoo furore

Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat state has faced allegations of improper imports of certain animals, triggering higher scrutiny from authorities.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, pose for a photograph after the inauguration of Vantara animal rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 4, 2025.

Israel secures status as 'security brain of the Middle East' amid new defense alliances - opinion

Despite political pressures, the Abraham Accords endure, forming a security network that, alongside MEAD, is reshaping the region. Israel must now manage competing global and regional interests.

Map of the Middle East

UN: Global emissions set to fall 12% by 2035, but still short of climate target

The revised figure represents progress from the expected 10% reduction announced on October 28.

A loan wind turbine spins as exhaust plumes from cooling towers at the Jaenschwalde lignite coal-fired power station, which is owned by Vatenfall, April 12, 2007 at Jaenschwalde, Germany.

Trading blows: European Union trade threat clouds Israel's export economy - analysis

How an EU boycott could upend Israel’s export-driven economy – and why the ceasefire offers only a temporary reprieve.

An illustrative image of Israeli and EU flags cracked.

Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones

Some officials have blamed the incidents on "hybrid warfare" by Russia. Moscow has denied any connection with the incidents.

Travellers at Brussels Airport, following its temporary closure and reopening after the Belgian air traffic control service reported a sighting of a drone, in Zaventem, Belgium, November 5, 2025.