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REDDIT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST AUSTRALIA’S SOCIAL MEDIA BAN – The website calls the law an infringement of free political expression Message board website Reddit filed a lawsuit today, asking the High Court to overturn Australia’s social media ban for people under 16, as well as its inclusion in it, calling the law an infringement of free political expression. The U.S.-listed firm, which has operations in Australia, called the ban “invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication,” in a court filing signed by its lawyers, Perry Herzfeld and Jackson Wherrett. The filing named the Commonwealth…

UK ECONOMY SHRINKS – Economy contracts 0.1% in October as weak data boosts rate-cut expectations The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in the run-up to the Budget, contracting 0.1% in October, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. Economists had forecast slight growth. A cyber-attack at Jaguar Land Rover continued to drag on car production, while analysts say uncertainty ahead of the Budget slowed both consumer and business spending. The wider economy also fell 0.1% over the three months to October. The weaker data has strengthened expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates next week.…

UK ADULTS SPENDING MORE TIME ONLINE – UK survey finds adults online 31 minutes longer daily, with children citing ‘brain rot’ UK adults are spending more time online than during the pandemic. Ofcom’s Online Nation report says the average adult now spends four and a half hours a day online — 31 minutes longer than in 2021. Fewer adults believe the internet benefits society, though most still see its advantages, including creativity and learning. Children aged 8 to 17 enjoy being online but report negative effects from excessive use, calling it “brain rot.” Late-night usage is common, especially on YouTube,…

600 ARTIFACTS STOLEN IN BRISTOL – Police hunt four suspects after 600+ high-value Bristol museum items stolen from storage More than 600 high-value artifacts have been stolen from a storage building in Bristol, where items from the city’s museum collection were being kept. Police say four men allegedly broke in during the early hours of September 25, targeting artifacts linked to Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection. The burglary hadn’t been disclosed until now. Investigators have released CCTV images and are appealing for help identifying the suspects seen walking nearby. Detectives say the loss is significant, with many items…

DOCTORS WEIGH OFFER AHEAD OF STRIKE – Resident doctors to decide Monday if new deal halts five-day Christmas week walkout The British Medical Association says it will put Wes Streeting’s latest offer to resident doctors to a member vote. Hospital leaders have welcomed the government’s move as a “huge step,” after the health secretary pledged to double the number of specialist training places for early-career doctors. It’s a last-minute attempt to avert next week’s five-day strike. The BMA calls the offer a “mixed bag” — noting it does nothing to address pay, including doctors’ demand for a 26% rise to…

CONGO PRESIDENT ACCUSES RWANDA OF VIOLATING PEACE DEAL – Last week, Rwanda and Congo reaffirmed their commitment to a U.S.-brokered deal Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said that neighbouring Rwanda is violating its commitments just days after attending a ceremony in Washington to sign deals that aimed to end years of conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east. Over the weekend, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced in an area close to the border with Burundi, seizing the village of Luvungi, according to two local residents who spoke to Reuters and shared a video of the rebels holding a meeting there. Rwanda denies backing…

REACHOUT WORLD WITH RHAPSODY OF REALITIES – Began on the 1st December and runs throughout the month  Reachout World with Rhapsody of Realities started on the 1st December 2025 and runs throughout December. Reachout World is a movement which started in 2007 to reach every man in his world and in his language through the free distribution of the world’s No. 1 daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities. Billions of copies of Rhapsody of Realities are being distributed globally in all languages and formats.  Authored by the Man of God, Rev. Dr Chris Oyakhilome, Dsc Dsc DD, it reaches all age…

RECALLING THE GLOBAL COMMUNION SERVICE WITH PASTOR CHRIS – December was declared as the month of Thanksgiving Pastor Chris has declared December “the Month of Thanksgiving,” calling on believers to look back over the year, recognise God’s goodness, and give thanks. During the final Global Communion Service of the Year of Completeness, he also gave a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2026 — urging the global church to prepare for increased times of prayer and to begin setting a prayer plan now.

TRUMP ADMIN PUSHES FOR HEALTHIER AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS – Sean Duffy called U.S. airline CEOs, asking how they can improve travel experiences The Trump administration said it wants airlines and airports to offer travellers healthier food options, exercise equipment and family-friendly features like play spaces and nursing facilities. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press conference at Reagan Washington National Airport that he had called a majority of major U.S. airline CEOs and asked them what they could do to improve the travel experience. Duffy last month urged airlines to add healthier on-board food options and to dump salty…

NOMINATIONS FOR FALA HOLDS ON 20TH DECEMBER – (FALA) is an annual prize by COFI awarded to 10 distinguished African youths  Nominations for the prestigious Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA) will be taking place on 24th December 2025 at 6 pm GMT. The Future Africa Leaders Award (FALA) is an annual prize awarded to 10 African youths who have contributed significantly in their local communities through innovation, societal education on local and global issues, developing solutions to combat societal issues, advocacy, social education and societal awareness.  Each winner is given a grant of $10,000, and an outstanding winner among the…