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Global study shows critical decline in shark and Stingray populations over 50 years

Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.

News of the World • December 8, 09:33 AM • 23391 views

Radio Dictation 2024: Lviv resident wins for the sixth time by writing a text without mistakes

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Society • December 4, 02:26 PM • 18374 views

Legalized suicide: the British parliament has previously approved a bill allowing euthanasia

The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.

Society • November 30, 02:43 AM • 54519 views

The Australian law banning social networks for children under 16 years of age has become a revolutionary innovation in the world

The Australian Parliament has passed a revolutionary law on the protection of social security for children under 16 years of age. Facebook Instagram and TikTok platforms were fined up to 32.1 million dollars for the damage.

News of the World • November 29, 07:27 AM • 8873 views

Australia has passed a law prohibiting access to social networks for minors under the age of 16

The Australian Parliament has passed a law banning access to social networks for people under the age of 16. Platforms face a fine of up to 3 32.1 million for violating them.

News of the World • November 28, 04:59 PM • 19111 views

Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16

The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.

News of the World • November 28, 03:13 PM • 19435 views

Australia plans to ban social media for children: Senate supports tough controls

The Australian Senate has approved a bill banning social networks for children under 16. Age verification will be carried out using biometric data or state identification, without providing Passport data to platforms.

News of the World • November 27, 12:41 AM • 16286 views

“What many of us feel": Macquarie Dictionary recognizes ‘enshittification’ as the word of the year

The Macquarie Dictionary has chosen the term “enshittification” as the word of the year for 2023, which describes the deterioration of service quality due to excessive commercialization. The term was coined by blogger Cory Doctorow in 2022.

News of the World • November 26, 11:29 AM • 102200 views

Google and Meta urge Australia to postpone bill to ban social media for children

Tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social media. The companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.

News of the World • November 26, 03:26 AM • 18539 views

Nicole Kidman and her husband plan to return to Australia after a difficult year

After the death of her mother and a busy year of filming, Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban are considering a move to Australia. The actress's family is concerned about her emotional burnout due to her busy work schedule.

UNN Lite • November 25, 08:12 AM • 101312 views

British instructors train Ukrainian Armed Forces to counter mine threat as part of Interflex

The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.

Society • November 24, 07:40 PM • 38233 views

What are the types of reflectors and how to wear them correctly to be visible on the road

Only 10% of Ukrainians use reflectors on their clothes at night. But even a small and inexpensive accessory can save lives.

Society • November 22, 07:40 PM • 48419 views

Musk criticizes Australia's law banning social media for children under 16

Elon Musk has criticized Australia's bill to ban social media for children under 16. The owner of social network X considers it a covert way of controlling the Internet and threatens fines of up to $32 million for violations.

News of the World • November 22, 05:24 AM • 19573 views

Ukrainian flag unfurled in space

The crew of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission unfurled the flag of Ukraine with the UNITED24 logo in space at an altitude of 1400 km.

Society • November 21, 07:37 PM • 28715 views

Australia advocates a ban on social media for children under 16 and the introduction of age verification using biometrics

The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban social media for people under 16. Violators face fines of up to USD 32 million and the introduction of biometric verification.

News of the World • November 21, 03:43 AM • 18804 views

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef are dying at a record rate - researchers

Australian scientists have recorded the highest coral mortality in 39 years of observations, with up to 72% of corals dead on 12 reefs. At one northern site, about a third of hard corals died due to rising water temperatures.

News of the World • November 19, 04:48 PM • 17340 views

Nicole Kidman had to take off her shoes at the Governor's Award ceremony

At the Governor's Award ceremony, Nicole Kidman had to take off her shoes because of the uncomfortable height of the lectern. The 57-year-old actress presented the award to Juliet Taylor in the Ray Dolby Ballroom in bare feet.

News of the World • November 18, 12:02 PM • 120086 views

Well-known Australian radio host arrested on charges of violence against 8 people

83-year-old Alan Jones, an influential Australian radio host, is accused of sexually abusing 8 people. The incidents took place from 2001 to 2019, and he faces 24 charges.

News of the World • November 18, 08:30 AM • 13388 views

Australian Senate condemns senator for heckling King Charles III

The Australian Senate voted to convict Aboriginal Senator Lydia Thorpe, who publicly opposed King Charles III. The vote of no confidence deprived her of the right to represent the House in delegations.

News of the World • November 18, 06:35 AM • 16470 views

Japanese troops to hold joint exercises with Australian and US military

Japanese troops will begin regular training in northern Australia in 2025. US rotational forces will join the exercises as part of a strategy to strengthen the security of the three countries.

News of the World • November 17, 05:15 AM • 38041 views

Five exciting sci-fi movies: what to watch this fall weekend

A selection of exciting science fiction films about human interaction with artificial intelligence and space adventures. The films include Robot's Child, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Her, Ex Machina, and After Young.

Society • November 15, 06:07 PM • 110666 views

Queen Camilla returns to duty after illness - media

Queen Camilla resumes public duties after suffering a respiratory infection. Her schedule will be adjusted to avoid unnecessary stress, including shortening the duration of events.

News of the World • November 12, 03:40 PM • 20991 views

Jamie Oliver withdraws his children's book after criticism

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawing his children's book Billy and Epic Escape from sale after criticism for stereotyping Indigenous Australians. Penguin Random House UK stops selling the book in the UK and Australia.

News of the World • November 10, 12:49 PM • 100501 views

After Trump's victory, the number of Google queries about moving out of the country has increased in the US

Google searches for moving to Canada increased by 1270%, to New Zealand by 2000%, and to Australia by 820%. Immigration lawyers report a sharp increase in requests from Americans.

News of the World • November 8, 04:28 PM • 19851 views

No longer 'disruptive': Australian ambassador deletes critical posts about Trump after his victory

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, D. C., has deleted his previous critical comments about Donald Trump. The Australian Prime Minister spoke with Trump about the AUKUS agreement and security issues.

News of the World • November 7, 09:23 AM • 17520 views

Australian government plans to ban social media for children under 16

The Australian government is preparing a bill to ban social media for people under 16. The new rules may come into force as early as the end of 2025, including an age verification system.

News of the World • November 7, 04:15 AM • 23802 views

Australia to provide Ukraine with 14 military boats to strengthen maritime defense

Australia will provide Ukraine with 14 fast and maneuverable boats worth $14 million. This is part of the military aid that has totaled more than $1.3 billion since the beginning of the war.

War • November 5, 03:11 AM • 122895 views

Australia cancels Lockheed Martin military satellite project

The Australian Ministry of Defense has canceled a multibillion-dollar military satellite project with Lockheed Martin. Instead of a single-orbit system, the country will focus on developing a multi-orbit system to improve defense capabilities.

Announcements • November 4, 12:59 PM • 16574 views

Australia transfers JDAM-ER bombs to Ukraine - mass media

Australia has supplied Ukraine with JDAM-ER planning bombs, which were withdrawn from the air force's inventory in 2021. The first use of these munitions by Ukrainian MiG-29s was recorded in March 2023.

War • November 2, 03:41 PM • 57959 views

The world's largest captive crocodile has died in Australia

A 110-year-old crocodile Cassius, 5. 48 meters long, has died in Australia's Marineland Melanesia Zoo. The reptile had lived in captivity for 37 years and was considered the largest crocodile in captivity.

News of the World • November 2, 01:34 PM • 21232 views

From May, gasoline in Ukraine should be sold with alcohol: how this will affect cars and the cost of fuel

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

US at the UN Security Council: Responsibility for peace in Ukraine lies with both countries

Trump summed up the results of 100 days of presidency: main theses

Air raid alert across Ukraine: threat of missile attack from MiG-31K

Night attack on Dnipro: the RMA told the details

More than half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

Cheese Symphony: 5 Appetizing Lunches That Are Easy to Make at Home

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics tradeExclusive

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

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Horror films - main box office hits of 2024: Deadline rating

"Creed" has grossed over $160 million worldwide in two weekends: in the US, Ryan Coogler's new film has pushed "Minecraft" out of the way

"Harry Potter" film saga star Rupert Grint becomes a father for the second time

OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Five incredible long-awaited premieres of May: what to watch

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