Author: Justin M. Larson

Australia’s incoming ban of under-16s on social media can be “privately, effectively and efficiently” enforced, an official report has found. The Australian government is banning young teenagers from social media from December and commissioned the report to look into how the new rules could be enforced. It explored a number of methods for verifying users’ ages, including AI facial age estimation, ID checks and parental consent.The report found that although there was no “one-size-fits-all” approach, there were a “plethora of approaches that fit different use cases in different ways”. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 12:13 Does…

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Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Stone Age settlement submerged around 8,500 years ago beneath the waters of the Bay of Aarhus, off Denmark’s coast. Dubbed the “Stone Age Atlantis,” the site went underwater as massive ice sheets melted at the end of the last Ice Age, raising sea levels and flooding coastal communities. Preserved in an oxygen-free underwater environment, the settlement has effectively become a “time capsule,” halting decomposition and providing unprecedented insight into early human life. Artefacts, including wooden tools, arrowheads, animal bones, hazelnuts, and seal teeth, reveal a thriving Mesolithic society skilled in fishing, hunting, and crafting…

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Jessica LawrenceBBC News NINPH InternationalGena Heraty was among several people taken in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capitalThe family of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty in Haiti have said they are “relieved beyond words” at her release.Ms Heraty, who is originally from Westport in County Mayo, is the director of an orphanage in Haiti, and was among several people taken by alleged gang members in Kenscoff, near the capital, on 3 August.It prompted worldwide appeals from the charity that employs, as well as Taoiseach (Irish PM) Michéal Martin, for her safe release.In a statement on Friday, Ms Heraty’s family confirmed she, alongside the…

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Josephine Casserly and Ellie HouseBBC News in FloridaBBCYaneisy Fernandez’s son was taken to Alligator Alcatraz, an immigration detention centre in FloridaWhen her son was taken into immigration custody, Yaneisy Fernandez feared the worst. Then she got a call from him inside “Alligator Alcatraz”.”We had no idea where he was until he called us,” Yaneisy told the BBC. “He said, ‘mom, they took me to the facility of the crocodiles.’ That’s how he put it.”The temporary immigration detention centre built in Florida’s Everglades has quickly become a polarising symbol of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. Now, just two months after it…

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Picture taken on September 4, 2023 shows windmills at the Nysted Offshore Wind Farm constructed by Danish windpower giant Orsted in 2002-2003 in the Baltic Sea near Gedser in Denmark.Thomas Traasdahl | Afp | Getty ImagesNorwegian oil giant Equinor on Monday pledged to support Denmark’s Orsted with almost $1 billion of fresh capital, backing the beleaguered company amid sustained attacks on offshore wind projects from the Trump administration.In an apparent show of confidence in the world’s largest offshore wind developer, Equinor signaled its intention to participate in Orsted’s planned 60 billion Danish krone ($9.4 billion) rights issue and said it…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he reached “understandings” with US President Donald Trump over the end of the Ukraine war, at their meeting in Alaska last month.But he did not say whether he would agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky brokered by Trump, who had apparently given Monday as a deadline for Putin’s response.Speaking during a summit in China, Putin continued to defend his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.Following the Alaska meeting, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Putin had agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a…

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new video loaded: Mexico’s Cartels Are Using Military WeaponsBy Paulina Villegas, Leila Medina, Melanie Bencosme and David Jouppi•September 1, 2025Recent attacks on villages in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán reveal the cartels’ growing paramilitary-style power, using drones, I.E.D.s and other weapons of war. Paulina Villegas examines the aftermath of these assaults.Recent episodes in Behind the ReportingShow more videos from Behind the Reporting Source link

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Juice can be a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which protect against cell damage and keep your heart healthy. Many store-bought juices are watered down and contain added sugars, which lowers their nutritional value and can be unhealthy if you drink them often. Choosing 100% juice with no added sugars or artificial ingredients is the best option for your health. bhofack2 / Getty Images Carrot juice is a rich source of vitamins E and C and minerals like potassium, which help regulate blood pressure. It’s a good source of antioxidants that not only boost the carrot’s vibrant color…

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez appeared to spit at a member of the Seattle Sounders’ coaching staff following his side’s 3-0 Leagues Cup final defeat.The incident happened shortly after the full-time whistle, following a melee involving both sets of players sparked by the Uruguayan.Suarez, 38, grabbed Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas around the neck, before team-mate Sergio Busquets struck the Mexico international on the chin.Moments later, Suarez was involved in an altercation with a Sounders staff member and was held back by team-mate Oscar Ustari before appearing to spit in the coach’s direction.Asked about the melee, Seattle boss Brian Schmetzer said:…

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Royals React: Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & Prince William On Swift & Kelce’s EngagementTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce sealed their romance with a joint Instagram engagement post that sent fans into a frenzy. Among the millions celebrating were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle, who quietly tapped “like,” giving the love story a royal nod. It wasn’t their first connection,Taylor and Travis had previously posed with William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte during the Eras Tour, a selfie shared on William’s birthday that made global headlines. The bond grew further when Travis’ brother Jason Kelce joined the royal meet,…

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