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Denmark Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

December 13, 2025

Denmark Proposes Strict Social Media Restrictions to Protect Children Online

Following Australia’s landmark decision to restrict social media use for minors, Denmark is preparing to introduce one of Europe’s toughest digital protection regimes for children. The proposed legislation aims to limit access to social media platforms for users below 15 years of age, reflecting growing concern over the impact of early digital exposure on mental health and well-being.

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Sergey Brin Overtakes Jeff Bezos in Global Billionaire Rankings

December 13, 2025

Sergey Brin Surpasses Jeff Bezos as Alphabet’s AI Momentum Reshapes Wealth Rankings

Google cofounder Sergey Brin has moved ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in the latest global billionaire rankings, driven by a strong rally in Alphabet’s share price. Brin’s net worth has climbed to an estimated $240 billion, narrowly overtaking Bezos, whose fortune is valued at approximately $239.9 billion. The shift reflects growing investor confidence in Alphabet’s long-term technology and artificial intelligence strategy.

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Varanasi Launches India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi Service

December 12, 2025

Varanasi Unveils India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi, Advancing Green Inland Transport

Varanasi has created national history by launching India’s first hydrogen-powered water taxi service, a major leap toward eco-friendly inland navigation. Inaugurated at Namo Ghat, the initiative showcases the government’s focus on sustainable mobility, clean energy technologies and tourism development along the Ganga.

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UN Mission Finds Venezuelan National Guard Committed Systematic Abuses

December 12, 2025

UN Fact-Finding Mission Uncovers Systematic Abuses by Venezuela’s National Guard

A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Guard committed grave and systematic human rights violations over more than a decade, intensifying global scrutiny of President Nicolás Maduro’s security establishment. The report’s publication coincides with heightened international focus on María Corina Machado, the newly awarded Nobel Peace Prize laureate who remains in hiding amid threats to her safety.

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Oscars 2026 to Introduce First-Ever Casting Award

December 12, 2025

Oscars 2026 to Introduce Historic Casting Category, Recognising a Long-Overlooked Film Craft

The Academy Awards will introduce a dedicated prize for casting beginning in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the film industry. For the first time in its nearly century-long history, the Oscars will formally recognise the creative and technical expertise of casting directors—professionals whose work shapes performances long before cameras roll.

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