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Fulnecky's failed essay ignites debate — GOP student leader sides with professor, calls assignment 'indefensible.'

Australia's world-first social media ban is now in effect, but children are migrating to lesser-known platforms outside the restricted list. Here's what parents need to know about these apps.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set to accept Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after 11 months in hiding as Maduro regime threatens fugitive status.

Australia's world-first social media ban kicks under-16s off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and seven other platforms. Tech giants face £26m fines.

'Ripple' Season 2 not confirmed yet. Fans binge 8 episodes demanding renewal after Nate's lung cancer cliffhanger. Latest on Netflix release date and cast.

Renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home on 8 December, with his son Micah taken into custody, as police continue a homicide investigation.

An anonymous Bali-based expat explained why they reported Bonnie Blue to authorities, prompting the raid and the arrest of the British adult content creator.

Kentucky State University shooting leaves one student dead and intensifies national concerns over campus security at historically Black universities.

The ACLU is suing the Pentagon for the legal memo justifying 'unprecedented strikes' on Caribbean drug boats, alleging a 'clear violation' of US and international law.

A federal judge in New York has ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to the convicted sex offender that were used in Ghislaine Maxwell's case.

Pornhub's 2025 review shows a shift in habits, with a term for feminine adult men entering the top 10, reflecting evolving global views on gender identity and sexuality.

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro his days are numbered, refusing to rule out a US ground invasion amid rising military pressure and fears of wider conflict.

A damning report by Amnesty International exposed the 'cruel' and 'inhumane' conditions immigrant detainees are being subject to in two detention centres in Florida.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner appeared at the Marty Supreme premiere in matching orange, quashing split rumours, though Jenner was upset when he declined to discuss their relationship in Vogue.

At a White House roundtable, Donald Trump called ABC's Rachel Scott 'the most obnoxious reporter' after she pressed him on a Venezuelan boat strike video, continuing attacks on female journalists.

A G3 geomagnetic storm Tuesday may push northern lights into Oregon and the Midwest, with minor satellite and GPS disruptions possible from a solar coronal mass ejection.

NASA is stress-testing new Mars exploration tech in Earth's harshest deserts, revealing surprising insights into how future drones, robots and gliders could survive the Red Planet.

Bonnie Blue, 26, arrested in Bali's 'Bang Bus' raid, still posts prison-themed content online; she faces 15 years and a £270,000 fine under Indonesia's strict anti-pornography laws.

Melania Trump sparked backlash after promoting a $2,800 Gucci handbag for charity. Critics slam the high price amid the cost-of-living crisis, questioning the elitist method.

Caught on a hot mic, President Trump railed that he 'can't appoint anybody' after the Third Circuit disqualified his pick as New Jersey US attorney — a clash that exposes the fraught politics of the Senate's blue-slip tradition and looming legal consequences.

A new detail was shared about the death of Michael Virgil. Here's what you need to know about him as his death was ruled as a homicide.

US President Donald Trump has warned Mexico of a 5% tariff increase to pressure compliance with water-sharing treaties affecting Texan farmers amid a Mexican drought.

Vice-President J.D. Vance's X post declaring 'mass migration is theft of the American Dream' drew fierce backlash after Rep. Shri Thanedar posted a photo of Vance's in-laws, turning a policy argument into a personal controversy.

Critics and social-media users have seized on Donald Trump's physical appearance during the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, labelling it 'terrible,' 'worse by the day,' and raising questions about his health and public image.

Erika Kirk reveals her late husband Charlie's final book on the Sabbath, showing how rest, family, and focus shaped his life and legacy.

The Clinton marriage is said to be on the brink of a $90M divorce as the Epstein scandal explodes. Hillary is reportedly considering flipping on Bill amid new deposition orders and an explosive email revelation.

A North Carolina teen painted her school's spirit rock with a tribute to Charlie Kirk but was accused of vandalism and targeted by the school, prompting a lawsuit over alleged constitutional violations.

Donald Trump faces fresh health rumours after appearing 'Homer Simpson yellow' at a $12bn farm aid reveal, as polls show rural support is fading fast.

The IDF is allegedly spying a US base in south Israel. However, the Israeli military denied the accusations, calling them absurd.