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July 15, 2026

UK proposes midnight social media ban for teens

The government also wants features considered addictive such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be disabled by default.

July 15, 2026

Jamaican reggae star Fantan Mojah dies at 49

In a tribute, Ub40 Ali Campbell, described Mr Mojah’s demise as a sad development.

Fantan Mojah
July 15, 2026

World’s Richest AI Creator: Meet Deepseek founder Liang Wenfeng worth $36 billion

Ranked among China’s 100 richest people, Mr Liang was on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI in 2025 and on Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful People in Business.

Liang Wenfeng
July 14, 2026

Chinese Communist Party expels senior official Ma Xingrui over corruption, sex scandal

He was expelled following an investigation into alleged violations of the party’s regulations and state laws.

Ma Xingrui
July 14, 2026

Canada announces immigration opportunities for carpenters, plumbers from Nigeria, other nations

The IRCC urged Nigerians and immigrants from other nations with relevant skills to explore its immigration process.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
July 14, 2026

Trump pays over $5 million damages to E. Jean Carroll  

A court filing showed that Mr Trump paid a total of $5.6 million, including interest.

E. Jean Carroll
July 14, 2026

Volkswagen plans 50,000 fresh global job cuts amid growing competitive car market

The company had earlier agreed to reduce its workforce across all groups, including Porsche and Audi subsidiaries, by 50,000, bringing the total to 100,000.

Volkswagen
July 14, 2026

South Korea targets world’s top five exporters

She said the government would pursue measures aimed at sustaining export growth through product diversification and expansion into new markets.

Han Seong-sook
July 14, 2026

Bangladesh retains death penalty for online drug trafficking

The law also provides for the creation of special tribunals to handle drug-related cases in high-risk areas.

Bangladesh
July 14, 2026

Tension over Argentina, England World Cup semi-final showdown

England reached the semifinals after defeating Norway 2–1 in the quarterfinals, inspired by Bellingham’s outstanding form.