France’s Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15, citing free expression and privacy concerns. The same court upheld a law allowing assisted dying under strict conditions.
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Melissa L. Farris is in custody and faces two federal felony charges after graffiti and soapy bubbles were found at the National World War II Memorial in Washington. The case comes amid scrutiny of other vandalism and damage incidents on the National Mall.
Count Binface, the novelty candidate who finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, will perform a one-off show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He won 9,455 votes, about 27%, in what the BBC said is thought to be a record share for a novelty candidate.
President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to let construction continue on a planned $400 million ballroom adjacent to the White House. The request follows an appeals court decision upholding an injunction that would stop work while litigation proceeds.
SIM International said American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released and is in good health in the care of U.S. officials. Rideout was kidnapped Oct. 21 in Niger’s capital, Niamey, and no group claimed responsibility.
Nigel Farage reclaimed the Clacton parliamentary seat with 22,239 votes after resigning during a row over his financial support. The Reform UK leader defeated Count Binface, who won 9,455 votes in his strongest election showing to date.
Investors who put nearly $1.2 million into Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind allege the company’s founders misled them about products, partnerships and Gomez’s role. The federal lawsuit seeks rescission of the investment, damages and costs.
The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Washington threatened tougher economic measures and an indefinite naval blockade. Vice President JD Vance said keeping oil and gas cheap is now the Trump administration’s top goal in the Iran war.