Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban | Social Media News

Snapchat has begun asking children and teenagers in Australia to verify their ages, including with software owned by the country’s banks, according to a company spokesperson.The move on Monday comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 starting on December 10.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe law, which threatens social media platforms with a fine of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($31.95m) for noncompliance, is…

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Slovenia referendum rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill adults | Health News

Slovenia’s parliament had approved a law in July, allowing assisted dying after a 2024 referendum supported it.Published On 23 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareSlovenians have rejected in a referendum a law that allowed terminally ill adults to end their lives, after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.About 53 percent of 1.7 million eligible voters voted against the law that proposed legalising assisted dying, according to preliminary results released by the election authorities…

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Bolsonaro says hallucinatory effects of meds made him tamper with ankle tag | Jair Bolsonaro News

Brazil’s former president, convicted of a foiled coup, is under arrest after taking a soldering iron to the monitoring device.Published On 23 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFormer Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has told a judge that “hallucinations” provoked by a change in his medication led him to tamper with his angle tag while under house arrest for an attempted coup.In a custody hearing on Sunday following his detention the previous day over the incident,…

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Cyclists take on Cobble Wobble hill climb in Frome

Clara Bullock,West of England and Alastair McKee,SomersetBBCChildren and older athletes take part in the Cobble Wobble, as well as some in fancy dressA race taking cyclists up a steep and narrow cobbled hill has taken place in a Somerset village.The Cobble Wobble in Frome attracted people in fancy dress alongside professional athletes on Sunday.The route up Catherine Hill is designed to test the riders' strength and skill, and the winners are crowned the King and Queen of the…

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One man dead and two others injured in Somerset crash

A man in his 50s has died and three other people taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash, police have said.Officers were called to the incident on the A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton in Somerset at 14:15 GMT.Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man in his 50s died at the scene - his next of kin have been informed.Of those taken to hospital, one is believed to be in a life-threatening condition, the second remains there with injuries…

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Manchester United vs Everton: Premier League – team news, start and lineups | Football News

Who: Manchester United vs EvertonWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, ManchesterWhen: Monday at 8pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 5pm (17:00 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.Manchester United host Everton and are looking to extend a five-game unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim although they have drawn their past two against Nottingham Forest and Spurs.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listA win could see them move into the…

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Martin Clunes revives Buckham Fair to raise funds for hospital

A fair hosted by actor Martin Clunes and his film producer wife, Philippa, is being revived in 2026 to raise funds for Dorset County Hospital's (DCH) new emergency department.Buckham Fair in Beaminster, Dorset, ran from 2009 to 2018, raising more than £600,000 for local charities.The hospital in Dorchester launched a £2.5m appeal for enhanced facilities in the new emergency department and critical care unit, which is due to open in 2027.The couple, who have supported numerous hospital projects,…

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Dreadinburgh Goth festival announced for Edinburgh July 2026

Edinburgh, UK — The shadows are gathering once again as The Deadinburgh Festival returns for its highly anticipated second year, bringing two days of dark elegance, driving rhythms, and iconic Goth atmosphere to La Belle Angele, Edinburgh.Taking place on 10–11 July 2026, the 2026 edition promises to build on its debut year with a huge selection of the finest goth acts around! Tickets and details here  Headlining this year’s festival are two giants of the scene: John McKay’s…

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Las Vegas Grand Prix: ‘Lando Norris remains strong title favourite but Max Verstappen properly in the game’

McLaren's predicament is not an uncommon situation in F1.Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix at the start of the season for the same reason, as well as the 2023 US Grand Prix when he was at Mercedes, along with Charles Leclerc's Ferrari in the same race.George Russell's Mercedes was disqualified from victory in Belgium last season for being underweight - partly because the underfloor wore down more than the team expected.It happens because teams…

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The Saints: Long March Through The Jazz Age – Review

The Saints: Long March Through The Jazz Age (Fire Records) LP/ CD/DL Released: 28th November 2025 Our Score The final album from The Saints is an anthemic, rousing and wistful farewell from front man Chris Bailey. The Saints, led by Chris Bailey, swaggered from glory to despair like a drunk finding his way home on Brisbane’s hazy streets. But unlike a boorish drunk the Saints were never anything less than entertaining and intriguing. Their influence on early punk…

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Bournemouth Christmas attractions closed after stream floods park

Flooding has forced the temporary closure of part of a town's Christmas attractions.A Christmas train, Santa's Workshop and festive mini golf in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens were among the features affected by floodwater on Saturday.It happened when Bourne Stream, which runs through the gardens, overflowed following heavy rain. By Sunday morning, the water had receded and events staff were working to reopen the attractions. The ice rink and Christmas market are unaffected.Simon Smith, of Bournemouth Christmas Events, said: "We…

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