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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages

  • Julien Dury and Daniel Lawler AFP
  • Updated 17 mins ago

Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.

Ghana's mentally ill trapped between prayer and care
National News

Ghana's mentally ill trapped between prayer and care

  • Winifred Lartey AFP
  • Updated 17 mins ago

On a recent Friday morning, worshippers made their way in droves into the Achimota Forest, a stretch of green in Ghana's capital that doubles as an unlikely sanctuary for the desperate.

WATCH: San Francisco gets $40M to address homelessness
National News

WATCH: San Francisco gets $40M to address homelessness

  • By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor
  • Updated Jan 16, 2026

(The Center Square) – San Francisco is getting new state funding for homelessness and mental health services.

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Education dept. launches 18 Title IX probes as Supreme Court hears cases

  • By Esther Wickham | The Center Square
  • Jan 16, 2026

(The Center Square) –  The Trump administration has launched a series of investigations into various public schools and state departments of education across the country over Title IX allegations related to the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports.

University Charter School, BBRCAC to host Parent Connect meeting
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University Charter School, BBRCAC to host Parent Connect meeting

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Updated Jan 16, 2026

University Charter School (UCS) in Livingston is partnering with Black Belt Regional Child Advocacy Center (BBRCAC) for a Parent Connect meeti…

Montgomery domestic violence, stalking suspect still at large
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Montgomery domestic violence, stalking suspect still at large

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Jan 16, 2026

A man who is charged with domestic violence and stalking is still wanted by Montgomery authorities. 

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'
National News

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'

  • Martin DE MONTVALON AFP
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of sexual abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down
National News

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down

  • Sally JENSEN AFP
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Hundreds of people dragged away suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture as they fled a suspected Cambodian cyberfraud centre, after the country's most wanted alleged scam kingpin was arrested and deported.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'
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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.

Malnutrition having 'harrowing' impact on Afghan women: WFP
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Malnutrition having 'harrowing' impact on Afghan women: WFP

  • Isabelle Wesselingh AFP
  • Updated Jan 16, 2026

A worsening malnutrition crisis is having dire effects on women and girls in Afghanistan who are failed by the international community, the World Food Programme's top official in the country told AFP.

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