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French National Assembly passes bill to ban social media for children aged under 15

French National Assembly passes bill to ban social media for children aged under 15

Macron hails vote as 'major step,' with legislation now heading to Senate to enforce ban starting from next school year

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EU Commission approves 2nd wave of defense funding for 8 member states
26.01.2026

EU Commission approves 2nd wave of defense funding for 8 member states

Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Finland are set to receive financial assistance

Free trade deal with EU finalized, signing expected this year, says Indian official
26.01.2026

Free trade deal with EU finalized, signing expected this year, says Indian official

Indian, EU leaders set to announce successful conclusion of FTA talks to boost economic ties, says Indian Commerce Secretary

Germany’s Merz criticizes ICE’s lethal shooting in US state of Minneapolis
26.01.2026

Germany’s Merz criticizes ICE’s lethal shooting in US state of Minneapolis

‘I have to say I find this level of use of violence in the USA worrying,’ chancellor says

Hungary to take EU to top court over Russian gas import ban: Foreign minister
26.01.2026

Hungary to take EU to top court over Russian gas import ban: Foreign minister

‘Banning Hungary from buying oil, gas from Russia goes against our national interest,' Szijjarto says

Germany warns of ‘critical challenges’ to European energy security
26.01.2026

Germany warns of ‘critical challenges’ to European energy security

Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights North Sea’s energy potential as ‘a power hub for Europe’ aimed at ‘enhancing Europe’s energy resilience’