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How 'Red v Blue School Wars' Highlighted Social Media Gaps Between Kids and Parents

The 'red v blue' school wars social media trend sparked a parental panic that outpaced youth interest, revealing a gap in how children and parents experience online content and highlighting challenges in moderating digital culture.

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GPS Jamming Disrupts Maritime Navigation in the Middle East

GPS jamming in the Middle East disrupts maritime navigation, causing safety risks and prompting development of anti-jamming technologies and alternative positioning systems.

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Windward A map of the Iranian coast with blue icons indicating ships, but showing those ships in a circular cluster and on land.

Vietnam-Based Content Farms Use AI to Spread UK Political Deepfakes

Vietnam-based content farms use AI to create and spread fake UK political deepfakes on Facebook, prompting action from Meta and the Electoral Commission ahead of May elections.

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Chancellor Reeves to Address Rising Heating Oil Costs for Households

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to explore support for households facing soaring heating oil prices amid global supply concerns caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Getty Images Rachel Reeves wearing a purple suit.

Albanese Details 2am Talk with Trump on Iranian Footballers’ Asylum

Prime Minister Albanese discussed a 2am call with Donald Trump about granting asylum to five Iranian women footballers. Australia is deploying surveillance aircraft to the Gulf in a defensive role amid regional tensions, while energy and evacuation updates were also provided.

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Penny Wong, Richard Marles, Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen speak at Parliament House on Tuesday morning. The prime minister says the government will deploy a E-7A Wedgetail, a military surveillance plane, as 12 countries face attacks from Iran in the region.

Expert Praises PSNI's Thorough Search in Noah Donohoe Case

PSNI Chief Inspector Philip Robinson praised the police search for missing 14-year-old Noah Donohoe as "very good," noting early case management and high-risk classification. The inquest revealed minimal police fatigue and limited fire service involvement during the investigation.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, with short brown hair, wearing a white shirt, black and green tie and black jacket.

Trainer Found Guilty of Assault with Hockey Stick in Vale of Glamorgan

Evan Williams, a Welsh Grand National-winning trainer, was found guilty of assaulting Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick in Llancarfan, resulting in a broken arm. Sentencing is set for 14 April at Cardiff Crown Court.

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Athena Picture Agency Richard Evan Rhys Williams is pictured leaving Cardiff Crown Court. He is smiling through the sunshine, squinting slightly. He has grey short hair and wears a navy suit, white shirt and navy tie.

Hyfforddwr ceffylau yn euog o ymosod ar ddyn a gerddai ci yn Llancarfan

Hyfforddwr ceffylau 54 oed, Richard Evan Rhys Williams, wedi cael ei ganfod yn euog o ymosod ar ddyn a gerddai ci yn Llancarfan ym mis Rhagfyr 2024. Bydd yn cael ei ddedfrydu ar 14 Ebrill.

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Australia Grants Asylum to Five Iranian Women Footballers Amid Safety Concerns

Five Iranian women footballers have been granted asylum in Australia amid fears of punishment if they return home. US President Trump confirmed the move and highlighted ongoing concerns for other team members' safety and family threats.

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People draped in pre-regime Iranian flags cheer outside a coach carrying the Iranian women's football team, in Queensland

King Charles Highlights Commonwealth Unity at Largest Royal Event Since Andrew's Arrest

King Charles praised the Commonwealth's unity at the largest royal gathering since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, amid protests and ongoing succession debates.

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Judge Rules Woman Responsible for Partner's Death by Air Rifle in Scottish Borders

A judge has ruled that Simone Ramage killed her partner Brian Kowbel by shooting him with an air rifle in Galashiels. Ramage was found unfit to stand trial due to PTSD, triggering an examination of facts hearing where she was held responsible for culpable homicide.

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Anthropic Sues US Government Over 'Supply Chain Risk' Label

Anthropic has sued the US government after being labeled a 'supply chain risk' due to its refusal to grant military unrestricted AI access.

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Reuters Dario Amodei, Anthropic's CEO, speaking on stake while holding a microphone, wearing a black suit jacket, white shirt and red and navy spotted neck tie.