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WorldPingThe European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed “KIDS Act”, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026…
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WorldPingThe prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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WorldPingEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change…
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WorldPingLaleh Marzban, who won Best Actress in Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, has become the subject of a harsh smear campaign by Islamic Republic state media over comments in her acceptance speech dedicating the prize to the women of Iran.
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