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Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid: What that means for Democrats
Democrats are scrambling to field a candidate as popular as Platner to clinch Maine in the midterms.
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‘Concrete breaking off walls’: Survivors describe Venezuela’s earthquakes
The Venezuelan government has loosened restrictions on social media as residents search for missing loved ones.
US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids
Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would ‘hold Big Tech accountable’.
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?
As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls short.
Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional
India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.
From: NewsFeed
Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies
A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.
Published On 16 Jun 2026
India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns
A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month
From: Inside Story
Can a social media ban protect young users?
The UK says it’s banning access to social media for those under age 16.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
UK announces social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.
Published On 15 Jun 2026
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is ‘dangerous’ and ‘designed to be addictive’.