MPs have rejected an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, and have instead backed flexible ministerial powers. A ban on sites like Tiktok, Instagram, and Snapchat was brought in…
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UK: Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses
A huge blaze has engulfed a building at Glasgow Central Station causing it to partially collapse. The fire started in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon, with…
MIDDLE EAST: UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy
One of the UK’s two aircraft carriers has been placed on advanced readiness to sail from Portsmouth. The crew of HMS Prince of Wales have been told they must be…
UK: Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave the country
Families of failed asylum seekers will be offered up to £40,000 to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Mahmood said the government would…
UK: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet
For the best part of 48 hours, first the defence secretary and then the foreign secretary were struggling to cogently articulate in public what the government made of the US…
UK: Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports
Heathrow is among several European airports hit by a cyber-attack affecting an electronic check-in and baggage system. The airport warned of possible delays due to a “technical issue” affecting software…
‘All sides’ to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds
There was no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment or misogyny at the Sentebale charity founded by Prince Harry, the charity regulator has found. The Charity Commission has published its findings…
UK: Zara ads banned for ‘unhealthily thin’ models
Two adverts by fashion brand Zara have been banned for featuring models who appeared “unhealthily thin”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said shadows and a slick back bun hairstyle made…
LIVE UPDATES: UK’s 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in next British general election
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USA: Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for an international force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine has been dismissed as “a posture and a pose” by Donald Trump’s special envoy. Steve Witkoff…