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Australia’s new social media ban for kids started with a mom saying, “Do something!” – CBS News

Australia's new social media ban for kids started with a mom saying, "Do something!"  CBS NewsAustralia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?  CNNVOTE NOW: Do you think social media should be banned for users under 16?  KSNVAustralia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect  The New York Times'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins  Reuters

World Watches First Teen Social Media Ban Start in Australia – Yahoo Finance

World Watches First Teen Social Media Ban Start in Australia  Yahoo FinanceOpinion | Why Australian kids have a case of FOMO  The Washington PostAustralia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?  CNNFrom social media to porn, age checks are spreading across the web  The EconomistAustralia is trying to enforce the first teen social media ban. Governments worldwide are watching.  cnbc.com

Ukraine targets Russia’s shadow fleet in foreign waters as sanctions fail to sink Putin’s oil sales – CBS News

Ukraine targets Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters as sanctions fail to sink Putin's oil sales  CBS NewsThe War Moves From Ukraine to the High Seas  The AtlanticUkrainian naval drone strike reportedly cripples Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Black Sea, SBU source says  The Kyiv IndependentUkraine Carries Out Fresh Attack on Russia Shadow Fleet Oil Ship  Bloomberg.comUkraine's Security Service naval drones hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in Black Sea – video  Українська правда

This country banned social media for young teens. Most don’t plan to comply. – The Washington Post

This country banned social media for young teens. Most don’t plan to comply.  The Washington PostAustralia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'  NBC NewsThese young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban?  BBCAustralia is first nation to ban social media for kids. Is the US next?  USA TodayAustralia’s Social Media Ban for People Under 16 Takes Effect  The New York Times

Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire’s next phase – AP News

Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire’s next phase  AP NewsLIVE: Hamas says no Gaza truce phase two while Israel continues violations  Al JazeeraTrump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces pitfalls in a complicated second phase  AP NewsIn swipe at Netanyahu, ex-Shin Bet chief Bar calls for state probe into Oct. 7  The Times of IsraelQatar and Egypt urge Israeli withdrawal to secure next step in Gaza peace deal  The Guardian

Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami – CBS News

Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami  CBS NewsOfficials warn of tsunamis after 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan  Yahoo2 huge earthquakes strike within days. Is it a warning?  USA TodayJapan inspects nuclear sites as seismologists warn of another large quake  NBC NewsJapan Issues ‘Megaquake’ Warning: What to Know  Time Magazine

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Second Advent reflection: Communion is not uniformity – Vatican News

Second Advent reflection: Communion is not uniformity  Vatican NewsPope Leo XIV Urges Renewed Hope as Church Marks 60 Years Since Vatican II  CatholicVote orgAdvent. Pasolini: “The Christian community tends to polarize”  Silere Non PossumThe Pope to the laity: “To wait is to participate in the problems of the world.”  omnesmag.comAdvent call is to cooperate in building a kingdom of peace, Pope Leo says  The Catholic Register

GPS watch of hiker killed by bear in Japan reveals harrowing details about his final moments – CBS News

GPS watch of hiker killed by bear in Japan reveals harrowing details about his final moments  CBS NewsHiker’s GPS Watch Captures Disturbing Detail in Deadly Bear Attack  The Daily BeastMan’s GPS watch sheds light on fatal bear attack in Hokkaido  朝日新聞GPS watch of hiker killed in Hokkaido bear attack shows last movements  The Japan TimesGPS watch shows final moments of hiker killed by bear in Japan  Mathrubhumi English

Pope: Intelligence agencies must serve peace and never lose sight of human dignity – Vatican News

Pope: Intelligence agencies must serve peace and never lose sight of human dignity  Vatican NewsPope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’  Catholic News AgencyPope tells Italian spies not to smear politicians or journalists  whbl.comPope meets with Italian secret agents and urges them to be ethical  The DerrickIntelligence agencies must protect human dignity always, pope says  Angelus News

A winter storm chills Gaza and floods tent camps, exposing aid failures – AP News

A winter storm chills Gaza and floods tent camps, exposing aid failures  AP NewsTorrential rain brings more death and destruction to war-battered Gaza  NBC NewsFamilies washed out of tents as flood waters course through Gaza  The GuardianPhotos of thunderstorms flooding Gaza's tent camps, complicating life for displaced Palestinians  AP NewsPalestinian baby dies of hypothermia as winter storms worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis  CNN

World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media

Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 went into effect on Wednesday amid heavy resistance from the nation’s teenagers, ominous threats from regulators, and apprehension around the world.
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Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo’s South Kivu kills over 400 civilians – AP News

Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo’s South Kivu kills over 400 civilians  AP NewsRefugees describe neighbours killed as M23 cements control of key DRC city  Al JazeeraUS accuses Rwanda at UN of leading region toward war  ReutersRebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal  BBCM23 Captures Uvira; Benin Coup; Rsf Captures Key Sudanese Oil Hub: Africa File, December 11, 2025  Critical Threats