The Australian Senate debates the world's first social media ban for children under 16

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has surged to the top of opinion polls in the UK, narrowly leading with 26% support in a recent survey. The Conservatives and Labour trail behind at 23% and 22% respectively, with the public expressing dissatisfaction with the direction of the country and key political figures, including Farage and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Despite Farage's strong brand and personality, public opinion remains divided, with negative views outweighing...

Prince Harry and other claimants in a legal action against the Daily Mail publishers have been instructed not to exceed £4.1m in costs, significantly less than the proposed £18.7m. The group, which includes notable figures such as Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, are suing ANL for alleged misuse of private information, a claim the publisher denies. High Court judges ruled that the total spending for both parties should be around £4.1m for the claimants...

Several Army personnel from various units, including the armoured corps and regiment of artillery, are receiving honorary ranks ahead of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025. The honorees, both active personnel and retirees, will see changes in their ranks in recognition of their service. This prestigious award ceremony will acknowledge the dedication and commitment of these distinguished individuals within the military. Full Article

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, has introduced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, in line with President Trump's executive order. While Greene supports the change, Mexico and the United Kingdom have stated they will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico. Federal agencies have one month to update documents and maps with the new name, with Florida already adopting the change in an...

Amy and Brad Hamer's gender reveal using dry ice indoors turned chaotic as the pink vapor filled the room, causing coughing and gasping among guests. This incident adds to a series of dangerous gender reveal fails, including explosions and environmental concerns, prompting warnings against extravagant and risky stunts. The couple's TikTok warning serves as a global public service announcement to avoid potentially harmful gender reveal activities. Full Article

Cruise expert Gene Sloan, also known as The Points Guy, advises passengers to pack light for their cruise holiday by only bringing half the clothes they think they'll need, as most cruises are now casual. He suggests choosing versatile clothing and considering the weather at their ports of call, while also mentioning the availability of onboard laundry services. Additionally, he recommends having swimwear in their carry-on bag on embarkation day to avoid being without essential...