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UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday.

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'No negotiations' says Iran FM as US touts peace plan

'No negotiations' says Iran FM as US touts peace plan

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

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World champions England still 'unfinished' ahead of Six Nations, says Mitchell

World champions England still 'unfinished' ahead of Six Nations, says Mitchell

John Mitchell believes there is still more to come from his "unfinished" England side as the world champions bid for an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title.

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Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis

Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis

World number two Elena Rybakina rallied to overcome fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the WTA and ATP Miami Open semi-finals.

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Barca build huge lead on Real Madrid in Women's Champions League quarters

Barca build huge lead on Real Madrid in Women's Champions League quarters

Barcelona powered into a commanding 6-2 lead on rivals Real Madrid in an all-Spanish women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

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Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty

Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty

The woman alleged to have shot up Rihanna's luxury Los Angeles home pleaded not guilty to attempted murder when she appeared in court on Wednesday, as details emerged of a near miss for the global megastar.

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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

A California jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their platforms, ordering them to pay $3 million and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.

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Trump to 'unleash hell' if Iran fails to make a deal

Trump to 'unleash hell' if Iran fails to make a deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, adding that talks continued despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a proposed US peace plan.

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US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal

US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal

The White House said Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war -- but warned President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if there is no deal.

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UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries.

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