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Australia's Social Media Ban To Protect Gen Alpha From 'Purgatory'

Starting December 10, Australia will ban under-16s from a raft of the world's most popular social media platforms and websites, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:39
Indian Scientists Discover Ancient Milky Way-Like Galaxy Alaknanda With Spiral Arms

Indian scientists have discovered an ancient and massive galaxy called Alaknanda. It looks similar to our Milky Way galaxy and is special because it has clear spiral arms, even though it formed when the universe was only 1.5 billion years old.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:35
The Photo That Became A Symbol For Hong Kong's Deadly Fire

Wong's plight - arms raised in anguish and weeping as he stands against the backdrop of what became Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948 - was captured in a Reuters photograph.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:34
Magnets, Fighter Jets, Golf Clubs, Smartphones: What Are 'Rare Earths' For

Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:27
"Unusual": 3 Envoys' Opinion Piece Ahead Of Putin Visit Ticks Off New Delhi

A joint opinion piece by envoys of three western countries to India -- the UK, France and Germany -- right before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit has ticked off New Delhi.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:10
Anti-Ageing Influencer Bryan Johnson Reveals He Has A Girlfriend, Shares How He Met Her

Bryan Johnson said he bonded with Kate Tolo, the co-founder of his startup Blueprint, over a shared passion for neurotechnology.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:09
"Evil": Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House Use Of Her Music In Immigration Video

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has condemned the White House for using her music without permission in a video showing aggressive US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:50
OpenAI CEO Urges 'Code Red' ChatGPT Push, Reveals Internal Memo

Sam Altman also called for staffers to delay progress on other efforts such as autonomous AI agents and advertising.

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:49
Video: Trump Struggles To Keep Eyes Open During Cabinet Meeting

At the start of the session, Donald Trump defended his health and stamina, claiming he was "sharper than I was 25 years ago".

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:46
Putin's India Visit To Test New Delhi's US-Russia Balancing Act

On the eve of his visit, Putin hailed his country's ties with India and China, and pledged to boost relations to a "qualitatively new level."

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:49
What Happened To MH370? New Search Starts Soon, Seeks To End Mystery

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board disappeared nearly 12 years ago and still remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:42
Costco Becomes Latest Top Firm To Demand Refund On Trump's Taxes

Costco is joining other companies that aren't waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump's most sweeping import taxes. They're going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs they've paid.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:29
32-Year-Old Indian Man Charged With Homicide In Fatal Truck Crash In US

An Indian man who entered the US illegally three years ago has been charged with homicide after two persons were killed when a semi-truck he was driving collided with their car.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:28
"Radicalised Islamist Asim Munir Yearns For War With India": Imran Khan's Sister

Asim Munir's Islamic radicalisation and conservatism force him to fight against those who don't believe in Islam, said Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:03
US Pauses Immigration Applications From 19 Non-European Countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:41
With 'Trump Accounts,' Your Baby Could Qualify For $1,000. All About It

Under "Trump Accounts," every newborn gets $1,000, which is invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the funds when they turn 18.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:40
Dell Founder, Wife Pledge $6.25 Billion To 'Trump Accounts' For Children

The Dell donation will fund $250 deposits in saving accounts for at least 25 million children aged 10 and under, who were born before the cut-off point for the original program.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:39
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward For Indian Who Killed Woman, Son In New Jersey

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of an Indian woman and her six-year-old son.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:29
Honduran President To A Drug Trafficker, All About Juan Orlando Hernandez

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez once painted himself as a champion of the fight against drug trafficking only to become one of the most high-profile figures implicated in it.

Published on: 03.12.2025 04:29
Chile Approves Law Banning Smartphone Use By Children At School

Chile's parliament on Tuesday approved a law banning the use of smartphones by pupils on school premises, the latest country to restrict such access over concerns for children's mental and physical health.

Published on: 03.12.2025 04:27

News from Arabic Countries

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe on RSF attack on Sudan refugee camp

NGO documents accounts of atrocities during paramilitary force's April assault on the North Darfur facility.

Published on: 03.12.2025 09:25
Oil presses stand silent as West Bank has its worst olive harvest in years

Al Jazeera documented Palestinian families attempting to access their fields amid settler attacks.

Published on: 03.12.2025 08:30
Search resumes to solve mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

New search to start on December 30 for Boeing 777 that went missing in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members.

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:52
Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar

Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says.

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:51
Australian social media ban aims to ‘save teens from predatory algorithms’

Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’.

Published on: 03.12.2025 07:09
Martial law: Year after South Korea imposed it, where else is it in force?

From Ukraine to Myanmar and Burkina Faso, Al Jazeera examines martial law and its effects on civilians.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:25
LIVE: Israeli forces kill 357 Palestinians in 50 days of ceasefire in Gaza

Children, photojournalist among Palestinians killed by Israeli forces across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 03.12.2025 06:02
Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil’ use of her music in White House video

Publisher of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle also disavowed the Trump administration's use of artwork.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:48
Africa’s oldest leaders are governing the world’s youngest populations

Africa’s youngest citizens are ruled by leaders in their 80s and 90s. Some are reshaping the system to hold on to power.

Published on: 03.12.2025 05:14
Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?

Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.

Published on: 03.12.2025 04:42
Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo

A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil.

Published on: 03.12.2025 04:09
Colombia’s Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat

Colombian president chides Trump, saying 18,400 cocaine laboratories have been destroyed 'without missiles' fired.

Published on: 03.12.2025 03:47
US defence chief says he did not see survivors before follow-up boat strike

US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth defends controversial second strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea.

Published on: 03.12.2025 02:52
Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states

The threat comes as the federal government seeks to enforce a demand that states turn over data about SNAP recipients.

Published on: 03.12.2025 02:41
Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions

US president has warmed to Brazil's left-wing leader since imposing 50 percent tariffs on the South American country.

Published on: 03.12.2025 01:20
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,378

These are the key developments from day 1,378 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 03.12.2025 01:18
US Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit over Maurene Comey’s firing

Comey alleges that the Trump administration fired her for political reasons, including her family ties to James Comey.

Published on: 03.12.2025 00:54
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’

Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.

Published on: 03.12.2025 00:08
‘No compromise’ on territory after Ukraine talks with US: Russian official

Comments come after long meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two senior US officials in Moscow.

Published on: 02.12.2025 23:23
Honduras election council member accuses colleague of ‘intimidation’

Cossette Lopez-Osorio, a member of the right-wing National Party, denounced her left-wing colleague Marlon Ochoa.

Published on: 02.12.2025 22:47
Barcelona extend lead at top of La Liga with 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid

Barca recover from a goal down to win, with strikes from Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

Published on: 02.12.2025 22:33
Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria's experience under French rule highlighted the need for compensation.

Published on: 02.12.2025 21:07
‘Antisemite of the Year’: Pro-Israel group slams kids’ YouTuber Ms. Rachel

Kids’ Youtuber Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has been nominated for ‘Antisemite of the Year’ by StopAntisemitism.

Published on: 02.12.2025 20:43
Putin meets with Witkoff, Kushner to discuss Ukraine peace plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the Ukraine peace effort.

Published on: 02.12.2025 20:41
Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster

After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.

Published on: 02.12.2025 20:40