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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Debate between 'Grok' and an Expert on Korean Affairs over Claims of Kim's Daughter Appointed in Missile Command

A social media debate erupted following a South Korean newspaper report claiming Kim Jong-un appointed his daughter Kim Ju-ae to a role in missile command, raising concerns about her age and the responsibilities of such a position.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The industry demands a mandatory age limit for energy drinks

The Swedish retail industry is pushing for legislation to enforce an age limit on the purchase of energy drinks, following concerns that current voluntary agreements are ineffective in preventing underage sales.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Most Americans believe that Trump is becoming 'erratic' with age

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 61% of Americans consider President Trump to be becoming erratic as he ages, with notable concerns from both Democrats and independents.

Feb 24 • 16:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How Many Eggs Should One Eat Daily According to Age? Read the Guidelines

The article discusses the recommended daily intake of eggs based on age and nutritional requirements, highlighting the health benefits of eggs while addressing cholesterol concerns.

Feb 24 • 07:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke expresses concerns over age verification laws for adult sites, arguing that they could limit access to educational content for LGBTQ youth.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

How the Kremlin Creates a 'Zombie' Russia: Even Children Know How to Vote in Elections

A Kremlin official asserts that Russian children are indoctrinated with the 'right values' by the age of eight amid concerns of foreign influence on identity.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. UlbinaitÄ— proposes to set a 16-year age limit for social networks

D. UlbinaitÄ— has proposed establishing a 16-year-old age limit for accessing social networks, citing concerns over addiction and children's health.

Feb 20 • 04:55 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Baltics dismiss fears about NATO fragility in the age of Trump

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have expressed confidence in NATO's strength despite concerns raised during Donald Trump's presidency regarding U.S. commitments to the alliance.

Feb 19 • 15:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She dreads it when her old and dependent mother calls. The family doctor has five tips.

The article discusses a woman's concerns about her aging mother, who may be experiencing dementia or simply the effects of old age, and offers advice from a family doctor.

Feb 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?

Recent corruption cases involving retired officials from prominent Chinese think tanks raise concerns about the sustainability of this influential model.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Poll finds 90% in favour of social media age ban, while advocates urge action for online harms

A new poll shows that 90% of Canadians support implementing a minimum age for social media use and the creation of regulatory bodies to oversee tech platforms in response to online safety concerns.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From 50 to 65 years old, with a reduced pension: Romania adopts its magistrates' retirement reform

Romania has reformed its magistrates' retirement age and pension system, raising the retirement age and reducing pension amounts amid public budget concerns.

Feb 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Age of Stock Investment

The article discusses the growing trend of stock investment in South Korea, highlighting concerns over income inequality and the mental strain on investors.

Feb 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Roster Athletics defends athletes’ integrity amid age scrutiny

Roster Athletics supports the integrity of Nigeria's athletes amid age falsification concerns, attributing issues to systemic data management problems rather than intentional wrongdoing.

Feb 17 • 01:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How Social Media Reads Your Thoughts?

The article discusses how social media platforms utilize user data to create profiles and predict behaviors, raising concerns about privacy in the digital age.

Feb 16 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The rumors of NATO's imminent death are greatly exaggerated. But the alliance's golden age is over

Concerns about NATO's future have intensified with fears that the U.S. might turn its back on Europe under President Donald Trump, especially following comments from Vice President J.D. Vance.

Feb 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Peter Andre reveals he was 'so worried' as he celebrated major milestone

Peter Andre expressed concerns about turning fifty but found reassurance in the wisdom that comes with age and the reflections of Halle Berry.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE MOMENT ⟩ Men's fertility drops drastically even before the age of 35

Men's fertility and sperm quality decline significantly before the age of 35, challenging the common perception that fertility concerns only affect women as they age.

Feb 13 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protecting Without Surveillance: The Great Dilemma of Age Verification in Brazil

Brazil's new Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents mandates age verification on risky online platforms, raising concerns about privacy and autonomy for young users.

Feb 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approves lowering the minimum age for punishment to 14 years

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a new penal regime that reduces the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years amid rising concerns over youth crime.

Feb 12 • 23:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The ‘Matsumoto Party’ – Disturbances in Himeji's House of Representatives Election, Won by 43-Year-Old Former Deputy Mayor

Yamada Motoyasu, a former deputy mayor of Himeji at age 43, won the election in Hyogo's 11th district previously held by seasoned politician Matsumoto Takaaki, raising concerns among local supporters over candidate selection.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Marcos Camino confirmed his departure from Los Palmeras: "I am going to leave the stages"

Marcos Camino announced his retirement from Los Palmeras due to health and age concerns in an emotional video.

Feb 11 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The article covers various news highlights including a Tesla accident, a police operation against online sexual crimes, concerns about a narrative involving Lula, the use of AI in child abuse image creation, and the adoption of age verification by social networks.

Feb 11 • 11:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Age of Advertising [Reading the World]

The article discusses the ongoing issues of disguised advertising in South Korean media, highlighting examples from past and present that raise concerns about journalistic integrity.

Feb 9 • 10:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'We cannot endorse:' Why the nation’s plastic surgeons are pulling back on youth gender surgery

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recommended delaying gender-related surgeries for minors until they reach at least 19 years of age, citing concerns over the irreversible effects of such procedures.

Feb 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Europe Raises the Age for Using Social Media to 15 with Strict Regulations

European governments are taking significant measures to raise the minimum age for social media use to 15, highlighting concerns over mental health among minors.

Feb 9 • 05:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Letters: Don’t want your Old Age Security payments? Give them to charity

Readers discuss the options around Old Age Security payments, including potential charitable donations and concerns about financial disparities among seniors.

Feb 8 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A 5 km walk in Valencia calls for delaying mobile access for minors under 16 years old

A 5 km walk in Valencia promotes a social pact by families to delay mobile phone access for children under 16 years of age, highlighting concerns about the risks of excessive mobile device usage.

Feb 7 • 14:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The Age of Onset of Puberty in Girls is Decreasing. Some Families Can't Even Communicate About Their Basic Hygiene, Says Doctor

A Minnesota girl named Lola began experiencing signs of puberty at just 8 years old, raising concerns about the decreasing onset age and the lack of communication in families regarding hygiene and puberty-related issues.

Feb 6 • 17:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lowering Voting Age to 16’ Has Many Supporters, but School Election Education is ‘Still Lacking’

There is significant support for lowering South Korea's voting age from 18 to 16, but concerns remain about the lack of election education in schools.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who is more on sick leave? Temporary incapacity by age and autonomous community

The article discusses the significant increase in temporary incapacity among workers aged 25 to 35, rising by 67%, compared to a 43% increase among those aged 55 to 65, raising concerns among employers, unions, and the government.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Rob Schneider attacks Pedro Sánchez for wanting to ban access to social networks for minors under 16

Rob Schneider criticizes Pedro Sánchez's proposal to ban social media access for those under 16, highlighting concerns about age verification implementation.

Feb 5 • 04:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The ruling party will insist on reducing the age of liability to 13 years

The ruling party plans to reopen the debate on juvenile criminal law next week, aiming to reduce the age of liability to 13 years amidst opposition concerns.

Feb 4 • 14:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Maine Gov Mills takes brutal shot at Joe Biden when pressed on age concerns in Senate race

Democratic Governor of Maine, Janet Mills, sarcastically addressed concerns about her age during a campaign interview and made a pointed remark about President Joe Biden's age-related concerns.

Feb 2 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Connected before the age of 8: childhood and the internet in debate

The article discusses the significant increase in internet usage among Brazilian children, with usage among those aged 6 to 8 rising from 41% to 82% over the past decade, and highlights concerns regarding content consumption by this young demographic.

Feb 2 • 19:55 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

Snapchat blocks more than 400,000 Australian accounts but warns of ‘significant gaps’ in under-16s social media ban

Snapchat has disabled over 415,000 accounts in Australia for users identified as under 16, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of its age verification methods.

Feb 1 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mom, Dad, We Need to Talk About Porn

Children are increasingly accessing pornography at younger ages, with 8% to 20% encountering it before the age of 10, raising concerns about its social consequences and the impact of violent and misogynistic content on their understanding of sexuality.

Feb 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Starmer hopes his China trip will begin the thaw after recent ice age

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visits China aiming to improve diplomatic relations, in contrast to past concerns over surveillance faced by his predecessor.

Jan 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She was a global star, she churned out hits. Her tragic death shocked the world

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, an American singer, actress, and model, tragically died at the age of 22 in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, raising concerns about air travel safety in the music industry.

Jan 16 • 06:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After Australia.. France considers banning social media platforms for children under 15

France is contemplating a ban on social media platforms for children under the age of 15 due to concerns about their negative impact on the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls.

Jan 13 • 14:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Forget white bread: Dietitians highlight a better option after the age of 50

As people age, concerns about blood sugar levels and weight gain lead to a reduced consumption of bread, especially white bread, prompting dietitians to suggest better alternatives for those over 50.

Jan 13 • 07:20 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Not a completely happy step, employers evaluate government plan to freeze retirement age at 65

Employers are expressing concerns about the government's plan to freeze the retirement age at 65, deeming it not entirely favorable.

Jan 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Writing in the Age of Smartphone

The article discusses the growing trend of older adults spending extensive time on smartphones and tablets, highlighting a shift in daily habits and concerns regarding screen time usage across different age groups.

Jan 9 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Between warnings to Netanyahu and intelligence failure: Farewell to the senior officer at Aman who predicted the storm but was surprised by the flood

Major General Amit Saar, the head of research at the Military Intelligence Directorate, who expressed concerns before the October 7 events, has passed away from cancer at the age of 47.

Jan 1 • 14:00 UTC

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