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EU proposes one-hour social media limit for children under 15
A maximum of one hour a day on social media for children under 15 - and only with parental approval. This is how the European Commission wants to set its new age limit.
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Zverev wins US Open title, defeats Shelton in four sets and apologizes to crowd
Six years ago, Alexander Zverev lost a 2-0 lead in the US Open final. He did not do that this time. The German won 3-1 in sets against American Ben Shelton.
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Champions League Guide: PSG chase third straight title as new season begins
Paris SG won in 2024-25 and 2025-26. Can the French giants win three straight Champions League titles? Now the chase for club football’s most coveted trophy begins, and here’s everything you need to know ahead of the opening round and the season.
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Denmark expects to start sending rejected asylum seekers to deportation camps outside the EU next year
Denmark expects to be able to start sending rejected asylum seekers to deportation camps outside the EU before the end of next year.
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Häcken miss out on reunion with Schröder in Champions League draw
There will be no reunion on the football pitch for Felicia Schröder and Häcken this autumn. The Swedish champions were eliminated by Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League - but still got a tough draw. “We have shown that we can compete even with the top teams,” says Häcken coach Elena Sadiku.
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