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sturti / Getty Images Eight Young Futures Hubs will open by March 2026 The government is set to spend £500m on youth services in England, saying the money is needed to revive the “decimated” sector. Over the next four years, the government aims to build or refurbish 250 youth centres, …

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition has a variety of topics. You’ll need to know a little basketball, and little baseball, and …

[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to large-scale health studies, to identify adults who could benefit from new drugs, new research shows. Known as a genetic risk score, the …

While governments around the world continue to tackle the thorny issue of age verification for certain websites and platforms, Australia is taking a blunter approach. Starting today, the entire country will ban social media sites for all children younger than 16 years old. The age-restricted apps include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, …

Four of the five smart sensors announced in November can now be integrated into your smart home setup. However, if you were planning to overall your home’s lighting you’ll still have to wait, as Ikea’s new simplified Kajplats smart bulb collection hasn’t launched here yet. We also now know how …

PA Media Eni Aluko said she was glad a “message had been sent” about online bullying The football pundit targeted by ex Premier League footballer Joey Barton said he “thrives on hurting people” in her first interview after he was sentenced. Barton posted a doctored image on X showing ITV …

French celebrities and feminists have voiced their outrage at first lady Brigitte Macron’s language about activists who had protested at a comedian’s show. Activists wearing masks of Ary Abittan interrupted his stand-up show on Saturday shouting “Abittan rapist”. Abittan was accused of rape in 2021, but investigators later dropped the …

Watch: PCNs issued after disabled bay painted around car A man received four parking tickets when a disabled bay was painted around his legally parked car while he was away on holiday. CCTV footage shared on social media shows a contractor measuring and painting the bay, after the owner, who …

Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The EU has opened an investigation into Google over its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries which appear above search results. The European Commission said it would examine whether the firm used data from websites to provide this service – and if it failed to offer “appropriate …

A man has been charged with rape of two teenage girls in Bolton over the weekend. Sultani Bakatash, 28, is due before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the man is an Afghan National and was arrested in …

Scottish Borders Council has launched the process which could lead to the permanent closure of a small primary school. Eddleston Primary has been mothballed since 2022 after pupil numbers fell from 24 to just four. Statutory consultation has started on proposals to shut the site for good and runs until …

Michael Gaughan,North Westand Laura O’Neill,North West GRACE AMELIA PHOTOGRAPHY Lucy Smith Butler, 27, had a stoma fitted in 2019 “I always say my stoma bag is my bag for life. It’s my new accessory. You don’t have to hide it.” Lucy Smith Butler, from Rochdale in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed …

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Australia is going where no country has gone before, and many countries around the world are watching. On Wednesday, Australia will institute a social media ban for anyone under the age of 16. Banned apps include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Kick and Twitch. Exempt apps include …

Telor Iwan,BBC Walesand Nathan Bevan,BBC Wales FBI A reward of $250,000 (£199,000) was offered for information leading to the arrest of Mr San Diego An FBI fugitive found living in north Wales after 21 years on the run cannot receive a fair trial in the US due to possible interference …

Charlton Athletic Norman Barker was affectionately known as Headphones Norm Tributes have been paid to a Charlton Athletic supporter who collapsed at Saturday’s match against Portsmouth at The Valley. Norman Barker, 68, who had been attending games since 1968, was taken ill during the 12th minute of the game, receiving …

Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images X has blocked the European Commission from making adverts on its platform – a move which comes a few days after it fined Elon Musk’s site €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges. Nikita Bier, who has a senior role at the social media site, …

Lynette HorsburghNorth West PA Media Joey Barton has been ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work in the community and pay more than £20,000 in costs Former footballer Joey Barton has been handed a suspended sentence for social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy …

BBC Navraj Singh said he was now living the life he wanted A man who struggled with alcohol addiction has called for support to be provided for all communities. Navraj Singh, 43, has spoken out about how he got help, the barriers he faced, and what support was needed. He …

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a mix. It helps to know your football, and also, perhaps, to be from a …