PARIS — France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
The bill proposes banning under-15s from…

PARIS — France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
The bill proposes banning under-15s from…

It is, by any reasonable measure, a strategic own goal.
The consequences of this go well beyond trade. Mercosur governments spent years negotiating this free trade agreement (FTA) in good faith, navigating Europe’s hesitation, shifting demands and inconsistent political signals….

Both Allisio and Vassal are calling for unspecified spending cuts while preserving basic services provided at the local level like schools, public transportation and parks and recreation.
Vassal, who is polling third, said she would make public transportation free for residents younger 26…

These are likely to include joint work on medical, health and life sciences, cooperation on climate science, and work to highlight Mandarin language schemes, the people said.
Officials are also working on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications and visa-free travel for…

These are likely to include joint work on medical, health and life sciences, cooperation on climate science, and work to highlight Mandarin language schemes, the people said.
Officials are also working on the mutual recognition of…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be forced to “choose between” relations with the US or China, ahead of the first visit of a British leader to Beijing in eight years.
Sir Keir said the UK would maintain “close ties” with the US…

In the Kyiv region, a man threatened people and law enforcement officers with a grenade. During his detention, he was wounded by a policeman with a service firearm.
This was reported by the Communication Department of the National Police of Ukraine, Ukrinform…

A Tokyo court has asked Pyongyang to pay 88 million Japanese yen ($570,000; £416,000) to four people who were lured to North Korea decades ago by a propaganda scheme.
The plaintiffs said the North was marketed to them as “paradise on Earth”, but…

Five GMF experts offer their analyses of the document that sets out strategic guidance for protecting the US homeland.
By Dr. Carrie Lee
The new US National Defense…