Global Issues

France 24

December 10, 2025

Australia Leads Global Push Against Teen Social Media Access

Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s sparks international debate about digital regulation and child protection in the modern age.

#australia #social-media-regulation #digital-policy

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BBC

December 10, 2025

Japan's Aging Crisis: Technology Solutions for Dementia Epidemic

Japan's rapidly aging population presents unprecedented challenges as nearly 30% are over 65. Can innovative technology address the growing dementia crisis?

#Japan #demographics #aging-society

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Deutsche Welle

December 10, 2025

Trump's America First Security Strategy: A New Era of US Foreign Policy

Donald Trump's return signals a dramatic shift toward prioritizing domestic interests over global conflicts, marking a potential end to America's decades-long role as global policeman.

#Trump #America First #foreign policy

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The New York Times

December 10, 2025

Japan's 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Highlights Regional Seismic Risks

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake off Japan's Aomori Prefecture triggered tsunami warnings before being lifted, underscoring ongoing seismic vulnerabilities in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

#Japan #earthquake #tsunami

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The Guardian

December 10, 2025

Second Fatal Shooting at Kentucky State University Highlights Campus Safety Crisis

A deadly shooting at Kentucky State University marks the second violent incident in four months, raising urgent questions about campus security nationwide.

#campus-violence #gun-violence #kentucky

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Al Jazeera

December 10, 2025

Australia Enforces World's Strictest Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australia becomes first nation to ban children under 16 from major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, setting global precedent.

#Australia #social media regulation #digital governance

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BBC

December 04, 2025

Sri Lanka Cyclone Sparks Massive Grassroots Relief Mobilization

Devastating cyclone in Sri Lanka triggers unprecedented community response as fishing boats become lifelines and local kitchens feed thousands of displaced residents.

#Sri Lanka #cyclone disaster #climate change

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France 24

December 04, 2025

Doctor Gets Prison Time in Matthew Perry Ketamine Overdose Case

California physician Salvador Plasencia receives 2.5-year sentence for illegally supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before his fatal 2023 overdose.

#medical-accountability #prescription-drug-abuse #celebrity-deaths

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The Guardian

December 04, 2025

Amnesty Report Exposes Torture at Florida Immigration Facilities

Amnesty International reveals shocking human rights violations at Florida immigration detention centers, including prolonged confinement in metal cages.

#immigration #human-rights #florida

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The Guardian

December 04, 2025

UK Immigration Detention Crisis: Violence Surges 700% at Gatwick Centre

Serious incidents at Gatwick immigration detention centre jumped from 4 to 28 in one year, highlighting Britain's immigration system under severe strain.

#UK immigration #detention centres #human rights

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The Guardian

December 04, 2025

Aid Cuts Trigger HIV/AIDS Crisis: 3.3M New Infections Expected

Slashed funding from US and European donors devastates HIV/AIDS programs across Africa, threatening to reverse decades of progress with millions of new infections projected.

#HIV/AIDS #foreign-aid #sub-saharan-africa

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BBC

December 04, 2025

Israeli-Russian Academic Reveals Torture by Iraqi Militants

Elizabeth Tsurkov breaks silence on two-year ordeal in Iraqi captivity, detailing systematic torture and abuse that left lasting physical and psychological scars.

#Iraq #Middle East #academic freedom

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