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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first

French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first

French lawmakers on Tuesday were set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France at the forefront of such efforts in the European Union.

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Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices

Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices

Stock markets rose Tuesday as technology shares rebounded further, while oil prices climbed as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf.

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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs

UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs

Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime minister.

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UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts

UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts

UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima called on Tuesday for "radical change" following global aid cuts, telling AFP that African governments must re-prioritise their own health spending.

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Pharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads

Pharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads

Danish pharmaceuticals heavyweight Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it is suing its arch US rival, Eli Lilly, over "false and materially misleading" adverts for their competing weight-loss and anti-diabetes treatments.

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EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence

EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence

The European Union said Tuesday that it had defnitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's presence at the world's biggest contemporary art show.

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Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe

Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe

Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday raided the data servers of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban's Fidesz party as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.

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Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood

Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood

Heavy rain and warnings of further flooding dampened the search Tuesday for dozens of residents missing in eastern Afghanistan, after a major deluge smashed through one province killing at least 23 people.

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General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat

General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat

General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments.

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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez

Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.

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