Violent clashes broke out between the Lebanese army and Syrian militants on the Lebanese-Syrian border near Baalbak. Syrians tried to illegally cross the border into Lebanon using a bulldozer, whereupon the Lebanese army fired warning shots and was then fired upon, leading to a clash. According to other reports, the Lebanese army Army detained individuals who were trying to cross the border and were linked to the rebels. The militants appear to be affiliated with the SNA. Lebanese reinforcements were on their way to the area, since then the clashes have ceased and the SNA had to withdraw.
Australia has passed a globally unique law that prohibits children under the age of 16 from using social media. The regulation is intended to force platforms such as TikTok and Meta (Facebook, Instagram) to block access for minors, otherwise they will face heavy fines. The law was passed after intense debate and is to apply from 2025. The aim is to protect children from psychological and physical harm caused by excessive use of social media, particularly through problematic content. Reactions are mixed: while some welcome the law, others criticize it as an encroachment on freedom. Experts and tech companies warn of possible negative consequences such as children being moved to more dangerous platforms. Ukrainian energy workers risk their lives to maintain the power supply despite Russian attacks. A DTEK thermal power plant, hit several times, requires constant repairs. The workers see themselves as part of the front line in the war and are fighting to supply millions of people with ene...
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