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A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally

26 août 2026 à 16:48
Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.

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A 15-year-old using social media apps in Australia in July, more than half a year after the country had implemented a ban on children under 16 using many platforms.

As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify

24 août 2026 à 14:14
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one.

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A firefighter battles a wildfire in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month. This fire season, the country has had an unusually high number of hot spots, according to one estimate.

At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

15 août 2026 à 09:08
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

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Damaged houses after a strong earthquake hit Indonesia early on Saturday.
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