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Jun 18, 2026 - World

UK's social media ban is partly inspired by Australia, which became the first country to ban social media access for under-16s in December.

Jun 18, 2026 - World

Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, however, said that Iran is engaging diplomatically with the US from a "position of strength".

Jun 18, 2026 - World

Trump routinely criticises American media for spreading 'fake news' about his administration, referring to reportage critical of the president's handling of the economy and foreign policy.

Jun 18, 2026 - World

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said that US dues to the Nato budget will be contingent on other countries meeting defence spending targetsHegseth makes it clear that the review will not be just a box-ticking exercise.“It’s a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colours. In the end, the review is intended to both improve US force posture and basing and strengthen Nato 3.0.”“It will be designed to ensure that Nato is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defence of Europe.”“Where other allies do not spend with urgency, our dues, contributions will go down. Nato will be a two-way street.” Continue reading...

Jun 18, 2026 - World

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerAndy Burnham’s campaign has been forced to talk ministers out of resigning as early as this weekend to avoid Keir Starmer’s government descending into chaos amid fallout from the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian can reveal.As they prepare for a potential change of leader in the event he beats Reform on Thursday, Burnham’s team is increasingly concerned a rapid collapse of Starmer’s administration would mean further instability for the country. Continue reading...