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Australia becomes first country to ban social media for children under 16
"Rather than spending it scrolling on your phone, start a new sport, learn a new instrument, or read that book that has been sitting there for some time on your shelf," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said
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China trade surplus tops $1 trillion for first time while exporting to non-U.S. markets
This comes as Chinese exports to the U.S. dropped by 29% from November 2024
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Netanyahu says second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire will begin 'very shortly'
Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
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Israeli support for Netanyahu jumps even as U.S. opposes his war plan
Biden threatened this week to halt shipments of munitions if Israeli forces push forward in Rafah.
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Eric Adams travels to Rome for inspiration on immigration crisis
Adams, who departed New York on Thursday and will return on Monday, met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Friday, and toured a subway tunnel under construction near the Colosseum. He is also expected to visit migrant housing in the city, and will be participating in the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.
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US says Israel likely violated international law in Gaza strikes
The administration said it found "reasonable" evidence to support the belief that the country violated international law, but could not determine if the weapons used were supplied by the U.S. in some airstrikes, due to war time conditions.
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Pentagon orders withdrawal of all 1,000 US troops from Niger: Report
The withdrawal is expected to take place over several months, but the troops will remain in the area, and the timeline has not been finalized. The withdrawal does not include embassy security personnel.
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United Nations General Assembly supports Palestinian request for membership
Israel's United Nations ambassador condemned the adopted resolution, which recognizes Palestine as qualified to join as a full U.N. member
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Netanyahu says Israel 'will stand alone' after Biden threatens weapons shipments
Biden said that U.S. bombs used in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of civilians.
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Mass migration not delivering economic benefits, study finds
The study's researchers argue that immigration should be capped.
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Biden says he will halt shipping weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah, citing civilian casualties
Multiple lawmakers have spoken out against the planned ground invasion of Rafah, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
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European embassies open to public in Washington, D.C. on Saturday
The "European Union Open House" is organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, according to Events DC