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Germany’s ruling party backs social media curbs for children

German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a CDU party congress in Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a CDU party congress in Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

Germany’s Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's rally, during the party's traditional Ash Wednesday meeting, in Trier, Germany, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's rally, during the party's traditional Ash Wednesday meeting, in Trier, Germany, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

Thailand's ruling party readies for coalition talks after big election win

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during a press conference at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during a press conference at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

French President Macron vows to speed up social media ban for under-15s

A teacher collects a student's mobile phone at the Jean Mermoz vocational high school in Montsoult, Paris, on Jan 14.
A teacher collects a student's mobile phone at the Jean Mermoz vocational high school in Montsoult, Paris, on Jan 14.

China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged ‘independence activities’, angering Taipei

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory, which Taipei rejects.
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory, which Taipei rejects.

Doctors Without Borders says may have to halt Gaza operations in March

A Palestinian woman with a child speaks to a member of staff at the Doctors Without Borders clinic, in the al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City, on Dec 31.
A Palestinian woman with a child speaks to a member of staff at the Doctors Without Borders clinic, in the al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City, on Dec 31.

France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years

The ban on disposable plastic cups has been postponed until 2030.
The ban on disposable plastic cups has been postponed until 2030.

Turkey orders 29 more detained in widening betting probe

A logo of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) is seen at the entrance of Riva Hasan Dogan national team training centre and education facilities in Istanbul, Turkey December 12, 2023. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
A logo of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) is seen at the entrance of Riva Hasan Dogan national team training centre and education facilities in Istanbul, Turkey December 12, 2023. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist

FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over ‘censorship’

FILE PHOTO: European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton looks on before French President Emmanuel Macron's speech on Europe in the amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, 25 April 2024. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton looks on before French President Emmanuel Macron's speech on Europe in the amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, 25 April 2024. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.