Thames Water edges closer to nationalisation as government rejects rescue plan

Why this matters Thames Water provides water and sewerage services to about 16 million customers, mainly in London and southern England.

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What one country’s experiment reveals about efforts to increase birth rates

Introduced in 2010 by then Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, these measures included interest-free loans, tax breaks, and subsidies for young married couples who promised...

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Six questions remain unanswered in Air India crash investigation after one year

Why this matters The crash of AI171 is one of the deadliest in recent Indian aviation history and involves a modern aircraft type with advanced safety features.

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Social media ban is direct but offers no simple solution

The announcement, made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, also includes additional restrictions for 16 and 17-year-olds, such as a proposed night-time curfew on...

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Social Media Access Will Be Banned for Under-16s Starting Early 2027

Platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and X will become inaccessible to millions of children as part of new regulations aimed at...

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Impact of US-Iran Deal on Oil Prices and Food Costs Explored

Although the deal offers hope for reopening this key shipping route, experts caution that full recovery will take time and the economic effects may persist for months.

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Top 25 Family Board Games in the US for 2026, Experts Say

These games emphasize easy-to-learn rules, cooperative play, and fun for large groups, making them ideal for family game nights and holiday gatherings.

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When will the social media ban begin and which apps are targeted?

The ban will target major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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Family road trip through Spain and France with children

The journey revisited a classic route once traveled by the parent in their youth, adapting it for family travel with young kids.

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Study finds 40% rise in violent attacks on schools, pupils, and staff worldwide

The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) reports that at least 10,600 students and education personnel were killed, injured, abducted, or...

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