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Why turning 16 won’t suddenly make social media safe for teens

March 28, 2026

Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo

politics

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

March 28, 2026

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

politics

Spain’s Housing Tax Plan Hits Political Roadblocks

March 28, 2026

Spain’s government wanted to slap a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers to cool off a red-hot housing market. The idea was simple: make it too expensive for outsiders to buy homes, so locals could compete again. But after a year of headlines and political speeches, the plan hasn’t even reached a vote

crime

Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

March 27, 2026

A 42‑year‑old man who helped a Mexican drug ring move more than $300, 000 in cash is still running a chain of legal cannabis shops in Illinois. The man was caught in 2021 when delivery men, carrying grocery bags that were actually stacks of money, knocked on his door in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.

education

Big Boosts: Which New Jersey Schools Get the Most Money?

March 27, 2026

The new education budget plan announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill promises to raise state funding for more than 400 school districts in New Jersey. While most schools will receive modest increases capped at 6%, nine districts stand out with hikes exceeding 7%. These gains are largely tied to special ed

crime

Brazil Gives Police a New Crypto Tool

March 27, 2026

Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto

environment

Brazil Starts Reforesting Amazon with Startup Deal

March 27, 2026

The Brazilian government recently opened its first public land auction for reforestation and chose a small company called Re. green to manage a large Amazon plot. Re. green is the only firm that offered to restore 145, 000 acres in the Bom Futuro reserve for four decades. They plan to pay abou

politics

Hungary’s New Hope Faces an Old Powerhouse

March 27, 2026

A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to

politics

U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

March 27, 2026

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef

politics

Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

March 27, 2026

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time