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Online Safety Chief Warns Social Media Ban for Under-16s Is Unenforceable

Andy Burrows of the Molly Rose Foundation warns a social media ban for under-16s is unenforceable, urging focus on restricting addictive features instead.

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Getty Images A child, who is out of focus, looks at a phone held in both hands. On the screen is a folder labelled 'social media' with app icons for Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TruthSocial, TikTok, X, WhatsApp, YouTube and Bluesky.

Scots Honoured by King Include Football Legend Macari and DJ Bowie

Scottish football legend Lou Macari and DJ George Bowie receive MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours for services to football, radio, charity, and community. Academics and charity workers also recognised for significant contributions.

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BBC Lou Macari, a man with grey hair, is wearing a black leather jacket and a black shirt. He is standing in a well-lit room with a group of people in the background.

Starmer Stands Firm Amid Defence Spending Dispute

Sir Keir Starmer defies calls to increase defence spending, emphasizing budget cuts across departments and standing firm amid leadership challenges.

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Former Choirboy Breaks Silence on Decades of Abuse by Church Minister

Francis Bostrom, a former boy soprano, reveals decades of abuse by Reverend Billy Neely. Despite secrecy and church failures, Francis seeks justice and accountability through legal action.

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Francis Bostrom A young boy dressed in a white choir surplice. It is frilled around the neck and has a large red collar. The boy, who has dark hair, is looking down towards the ground. The background of the grainy image shows a blue sky and red bricked chimneys along a slate roofline.

Racist Violence Forces Belfast Residents to Flee Homes Amid Nightly Unrest

Racist violence in north Belfast forced residents, including ethnic minorities, to flee their homes amid protests and arson attacks. Community leaders and victims speak out as tensions rise across Northern Ireland.

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PA Media A wheelie bin and a trolley and a car are all on fire on a street. The kerb stones are painted red, white and blue.

Kevin Sinfield Knighted; Authors Donaldson and Blackman Made Dames in Honours List

Kevin Sinfield is knighted for charity work alongside children's authors Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman honoured as dames. Several Lionesses and arts figures also recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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PA / BBC / BBC Three head-and-shoulders portraits arranged side by side in vertical panels. The left portrait shows Sinfield in a blue athletic top. The centre portrait shows Blackman wearing glasses and a red scarf over a dark top. The right portrait shows Donaldson with shoulder-length hair wearing a light blue patterned top.

Sport Aberdeen CEO Dismissed After Rejecting Demotion Following Investigation

Sport Aberdeen dismissed CEO Keith Heslop after he refused a demotion following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct. Heslop disputes the dismissal and seeks reinstatement, citing concerns over the timing of the investigation and a payment to a former managing director.

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No Evidence Links Laptop Thief to Noah Donohoe's Disappearance

No evidence links Daryl Paul, who stole Noah Donohoe's laptop, to the boy's 2020 disappearance. Police focus remained on finding Noah, with no proof of third-party involvement.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer.

Palestine Action Activists Sentenced as Terrorists for Elbit Factory Raid

Four Palestine Action activists convicted of £1.2m damage at Elbit Systems factory will be sentenced as terrorists, a UK legal first. The ruling affects parole eligibility amid protests and legal debate over the terrorism classification.

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Palestine Action A person wearing a red jumpsuit and black cap, using a sledgehammer to damage equipment inside the factory.

Arrests Rise to 19 After Northern Ireland Riots Amid Calls for Calm

Following two nights of rioting in Northern Ireland after a knife attack, 19 arrests have been made. Authorities and MPs call for calm and address concerns over online misinformation fueling unrest. Anti-racist protests are planned in Belfast and Glasgow.

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Two police officers walk along a terraced street, with burnt-out cars on either side

Skips Stolen in Unusual Break-Ins Force Recycling Centre Closure

Lower Cwmtwrch Household Recycling Centre in Powys remains closed after skips and waste materials were stolen in suspected break-ins. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses while the council works to restore the site safely.

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Google a google maps screengrab of the outside of Lower Cwmtwrch Household Recycling Centre

Police Officer Jess Turnbull Dies in On-Duty Crash in Northumberland

Police Constable Jess Turnbull, 19, died after being struck by a car while responding to a crash in Cramlington. Tributes highlight her dedication and positive impact on the community.

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Northumbria Police Jess Turnbull, wearing police uniform and smiling. She is standing in front of a dark grey, brick building with a wooden entrance to one side. Behind her, to the right, is a patch of grass and various trees and shrubs. Jess is wearing a police hat and black-rimmed glasses, with her dark hair tied back.