Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

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US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

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Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal

The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran.

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UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace

UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza 'ceasefire' and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.

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Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.

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Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer

The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.

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US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks

The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

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One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.

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Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28

Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453

These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people

Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.

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Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is 'indefensible'.

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At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

US President Donald Trump says that the first meeting of his newly created 'Board of Peace' will take place on Thursday.

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Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga

Vinicius Jr strikes twice ⁠from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.

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Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Medical charity's announcement comes on the heels of Israel's recent ban on its operations in Gaza.

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Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN’s Albanese after resignation calls

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces calls to step down by France and Germany despite debunked remarks.

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Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

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Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’

After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government's ban has backfired.

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Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 to take charge of Copa del Rey semi

Atletico Madrid tear the holders ⁠apart ⁠with four first-half goals in the ⁠first leg of their Copa del ​Rey semifinal.

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T20 World Cup: How India vs Pakistan relations went from bad to worse

From handshake row to match boycott - a look at the post-conflict controversial incidents in cricket's biggest rivalry.

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Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?

Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.

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