Explanation

In 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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The United States deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in Guam for the first time.

The Dark Eagle, also known as the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), is a non-nuclear, ground-launched hypersonic missile system of the United States Army.

It is the United States Army's first operational hypersonic missile system.

The missile component of the LRHW is being developed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop

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Explanation

Russian RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

It was successfully tested in May 2026.

Sarmat also known: Satan II

Sarmat first unveiled by Russia in 2018

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Explanation

China launched the Gravity-1 Y4 carrier rocket from the sea.

The commercial mission lifted off, from the East China Sea off the coast of Shanghai, successfully placing nine satellites into orbit.

Launched on July 22, 2026

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Explanation

In 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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