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UK Plans Midnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens

The UK government is proposing a midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds as part of broader online safety measures. The non-binding guidance would encourage platforms to block or restrict access for older teens during late hours. This aims to address concerns about sleep disruption and mental health impacts from late-night social media use.

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Ukraine and Russia report cyber-hacks hitting air-raid warning systems

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Sudan files UN complaints against Ethiopia over deadly drone attacks

Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations accusing Ethiopia of carrying out a series of deadly drone strikes, Al Jazeera reported. The move escalates tensions between the neighboring countries and raises concerns about cross-border military action and civilian harm. UN scrutiny could increase pressure over the alleged drone use and broader regional instability.

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Displaced Sudanese face worsening aid shortages and famine warnings

Displaced people in Sudan are increasingly worried as humanitarian aid access deteriorates and warnings of famine grow. The crisis affects millions uprooted by the conflict and risks severe hunger unless aid reaches them.

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Hundreds of ordinary AI apps conceal sexually abusive deepfake tools

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Uganda begins pulling troops out of Somalia after 20-year mission

Uganda has started withdrawing its soldiers from Somalia, ending a deployment that began in 2007 and made it one of the largest contributors to the African Union force. The pullout is part of a wider drawdown of peacekeeping troops, raising concerns about security gaps in the fight against al-Shabaab.

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