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Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media' - Reuters
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media' Reuters
August 16, 2026France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
August 14, 2026In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat - Reuters
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat Reuters
August 14, 2026Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals - Reuters
Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals Reuters
August 14, 2026Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
August 11, 2026France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
August 11, 2026Crypto bill faces long odds after Senate punts vote to September - Reuters
Crypto bill faces long odds after Senate punts vote to September Reuters
August 10, 2026US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess - Reuters
US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess Reuters
August 8, 2026Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill - Reuters
Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill Reuters
August 8, 2026Trump could net big tax windfall in crypto bill divestiture plan, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Trump could net big tax windfall in crypto bill divestiture plan, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
August 6, 2026Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules - reuters.com
Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules reuters.com
August 6, 2026'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.
August 4, 2026Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill - Reuters
Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill Reuters
July 31, 2026PODCAST: Alphabet's AI bill - Reuters
PODCAST: Alphabet's AI bill Reuters
July 23, 2026US Senate panel approves China vehicle crackdown bill - Reuters
US Senate panel approves China vehicle crackdown bill Reuters
July 22, 2026French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15 - Reuters
French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15 Reuters
July 21, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Indonesia's copyright rewrite puts Google, AI platforms on notice - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Indonesia's copyright rewrite puts Google, AI platforms on notice Reuters
July 17, 2026Americans react to making daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives has voted to make daylight saving time permanent by passing the Sunshine Protection Act.
July 15, 2026French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill - Reuters
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill Reuters
July 15, 2026French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
July 15, 2026