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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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France passes law banning under-15s from social media

  • France bans social media for under-15s from January 2027
  • First European country to impose such a ban
  • Follows Australia's under-16s ban, which saw wide circumvention

France's parliament has approved a law banning under-15s from social media from January 2027, making it the first European country to impose such a restriction. The move, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, requires everyone in France to verify their age to use social media, and arrives as the…

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House rejects Crane’s measure to block Ukraine security aid 

  • House rejects bid to block Ukraine security assistance.
  • Crane’s amendment failed 350–76.
  • Embassy security would have remained exempt.

The US House of Representatives decisively rejected an amendment by Republican Representative Eli Crane of Arizona that sought to prevent Pentagon funds being used for Ukraine security assistance. The vote preserves the proposed support within the annual defence policy bill and signals broad cross-party opposition to ending such…

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IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain’s World Cup winnings: ‘It’s a rip-off’

  • Spain's $50m World Cup prize may face US federal tax
  • Some estimates suggest a tax rate as high as 30%
  • House lawmakers, bipartisan, called the potential IRS levy a "rip-off"

US House lawmakers have raised bipartisan concerns that the Internal Revenue Service could tax a large share of the $50 million prize money awarded to Spain for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with one representative branding the potential levy "a rip-off." The issue has drawn attention because…

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World Cup Final Scores Nearly 63M Across Fox & Telemundo As Tournament Breaks Viewing Records

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  • World Cup final drew 62.8M US viewers across Fox and Telemundo combined
  • Spain beat Argentina in extra time; Fox set all-time soccer ratings record
  • Telemundo also posted its best-ever Spanish-language World Cup viewership

The World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina drew a combined US audience of 62.8 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo, setting new ratings records for both broadcasters. Spain's extra-time win, sealed by a goal from Ferran Torres, capped a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and…

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Indie LGBTQ Dramedy ‘Actual Nobodies’ Acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films, Sets Early 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)

  • "Actual Nobodies" acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films after Cannes Market deal
  • US release planned for early 2027; Media Luna covers other territories
  • Stars Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie in Alex Wyse's directorial debut

Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired North American, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to "Actual Nobodies," an LGBTQ indie dramedy written and directed by Alex Wyse, with a US release set for early 2027. The deal, struck at this year's Cannes Market, marks a notable step for…

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Spain’s World Cup Win Breaks Ratings Records, Scores as Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. TV History

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup final
  • US broadcast drew 38.9m viewers, a record for soccer on American TV
  • Combined English/Spanish-language audience hit a record 62.8 million

Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final drew an average of 38,937,000 viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in United States television history and the most-watched World Cup final ever recorded in the country, according to Nielsen. The result…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one

  • Zelenskyy fires commander Syrskyi after protests over reform disputes
  • Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi named new Ukrainian army chief
  • Sacking follows ousted Defence Minister Fedorov's removal on 16 July

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed his military commander-in-chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of public protest, and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, a younger officer known for his role since 2014, as the new army chief. The shake-up follows the abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov…

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France becomes first European country to ban social media access for under-15s

  • France bans under-15s from social media, a European first
  • New account ban from September; existing accounts from January 2027
  • Bill passed 279-81; Constitutional Council review still pending

France's parliament has approved legislation banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country to impose such a restriction on platforms like TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform, pledging to enforce it by September and describing it…

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Lars Ulrich Drops Honest Truth About Metallica’s Massive Sphere Residency

  • Metallica will perform 24 shows at the Las Vegas Sphere from October
  • Residency runs into 2027, with a final date set for March
  • Lars Ulrich says the venue is "intimidating" but promises something groundbreaking

Metallica are set to bring their touring show to the Las Vegas Sphere from October, joining a growing list of major acts to hold residencies at the venue. Drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken candidly about how daunting the prospect is, recalling that watching U2 perform there left him…

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French Lawmakers Adopt Pioneering Social Media Ban For Children Under 15

  • France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s.
  • Macron wants the law active by September, pending a constitutional review.
  • Critics doubt it can be enforced; child-safety groups still back it.

French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first European Union country to approve a blanket ban of this kind. Both chambers of parliament backed the measure, a flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron's second term, amid growing global…

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