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Scientists Reveal Surprising Mechanism Behind Venus Flytrap’s Rapid Snap

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind the Venus flytrap's lightning-fast closure, resolving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for over a century, according to a study published in Science.

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Internet y Apps

Reino Unido anuncia restricciones ‘Australia plus’ para menores en redes sociales

El gobierno del Reino Unido planea prohibir el acceso a redes sociales para menores de 16 años, siguiendo el modelo australiano y añadiendo nuevas medidas.

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インターネット・アプリ

英国、16歳未満のSNS利用禁止へ「オーストラリアプラス」方針

英国政府は、16歳未満の若者が有害なSNSアプリにアクセスするのを規制する「オーストラリアプラス」方針を導入する計画を進めている。この措置は、親の立場を技術企業と対立させる形で打ち出すものとなる見込みだ。

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Internet & Apps

UK Launches ‘Australia Plus’ Social Media Ban for Under-16s

The UK government is expected to announce an 'Australia-plus' social media ban for under-16s, a move aimed at protecting children online, according to The Guardian.

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Asia Pacific

China detains two leaders of influential underground church

China has detained two leaders of an influential underground Protestant church, according to a statement from the church.

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Movies

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Lands Out at $44M Box Office

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' landed at number one at the box office with $44 million, according to Variety. The sci-fi drama, which explores themes of extraterrestrial life and government secrecy, features Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in key roles.

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Football

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove VAR official over gesture

FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for a VAR official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign, according to Al Jazeera.

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Asia Pacific

Mexican Man Apologises After Making Racist Gesture in World Cup Match

A Mexican man has apologised for making a racist gesture during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic, according to BBC News.

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Americas

Brazil Woman Dies After Rope-Jumping Instructors Fail to Attach Cord

A 21-year-old woman died after instructors failed to secure her with a rope during a jump in Brazil, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son Found Guilty of Two Rape Counts

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison, according to court proceedings.

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Internet & Apps

Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a social media ban for children under 16, modeled after Australia’s 2025 law and expanded with new restrictions, according to The Guardian.

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Europe

Rassemblement National leads in France’s 2027 presidential polls

Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old leader of France's far-right Rassemblement National, is projected to win the 2027 presidential election, according to European Council on Foreign Relations. His potential presidency could reshape French and European politics.

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US Politics

Trump hosts UFC cage fight on White House lawn

President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, with a limited audience and several thousand spectators watching on video screens nearby.

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Americas

Oliver Tree, 32, killed in Brazil helicopter crash

US musician Oliver Tree, known for his songs 'Life Goes On' and 'Miss You,' was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, along with five others. There were no survivors.

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Staatschefs

Trudeau statt Fußball: Ex-PM begleitet Katy Perry zum Spiel

Der ehemalige kanadische Premierminister Justin Trudeau hat Kritik für seine Abwesenheit beim ersten WM-Spiel Kanadas eingesteckt, um ein USA-Spiel mit seiner Freundin Katy Perry zu besuchen, meldet die BBC.

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