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Harper’s BazaarIs it any wonder people are leaving dating apps?
A recent survey from Ofcom found that numbers on matchmaking platforms such as Tinder, Hinge and Bumble are down for the first time
- Associated Press
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16. Australia's new law, approved by its Parliament last week, is an attempt to swim against many tides of modern life — formidable forces like technology, marketing, globalization and, of course, the iron will of a teenager.
- The Guardian
Why Silicon Valley panicked over Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Australia’s children account for a tiny portion of users but tech companies worry about the law setting a precedent
- TechCrunch
Time spent online by adults in the UK jumped by nearly an hour in 2024, says Ofcom
Adults are spending an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes each day online across smartphones, tablets, and computers in the U.K., according to figures from Ofcom’s annual Online Nation report diving into consumer digital habits.
- INSIDER
Israel showed the 'power' of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran's air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
The UK's chief of defense staff said Israeli F-35s took out "nearly the entirety" of Iran's air defenses in a single mission.
- The Telegraph
Why South Korea declared martial law and what happens next
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president, declared martial law on Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state forces” that he said threatened to “ruin” the nation.
- The Independent
Killer who boasted ‘I’ll be 45 when I get out’ dies in prison aged 42
Callum Tole shouted, ‘Happy days. I’m still alive,’ after he was told he would spend the next 18 years in prison
- Cosmo
Rita Ora frees the nip at Fashion Awards afterparty in mesh cut-out dress
After wearing a custom Primark suit to The 2024 Fashion Awards, Rita Ora donned a comic strip dress with sheer mesh cut-outs to free the nip for the afterparty.
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag in line for first new job since Manchester United sacking
The Dutchman is attracting interest
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta dismisses Ruben Amorim set-piece claim after Arsenal corner dominance against Manchester United
Amorim suggested Arsenal’s wingers deliberately try to win corners
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint
Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily
- The Telegraph
South Korea declares martial law
The South Korean president has declared emergency martial law, citing North Korean threats and domestic “anti-state forces”.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot offers latest Mohamed Salah update after fresh contract reports
Reds boss hailed his star forward after another influential goalscoring display in Newcastle thriller
- The Independent
South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island
Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure
- The Independent
Russian actress dies after being swept away by huge wave while doing yoga in Thailand
Warning systems had been in place for hazardous weather in the area
- Evening Standard
Liverpool dealt major selection blow for Everton clash as key star to miss Merseyside derby
Arne Slot to be without important first-team Reds starter for the next two matches
- BuzzFeed
"Immediately No": People Shared Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About Kamala Harris Potentially Running For President Again
Over 600 people shared how they feel about Harris possibly returning to the campaign trail, and the range in responses is truly shocking.
- Cinema Online
Matthew Ko announces marriage and upcoming fatherhood at 40
The former TVB actor shares intimate family moments as he celebrates new chapter in life
- HuffPost
‘Daily Show’ Lets Rip On Donald Trump’s New ‘Shadiest Nominee’
“How could someone do so many bad things at the same time?” Ronny Chieng wondered.
- BuzzFeed
"It Annoyed Me To No End": Americans Who Lived Abroad Are Sharing The Biggest Reverse Culture Shock They Had When Moving Back Home
"Depending on where you lived abroad, the return to this is probably going to be the biggest shock."