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Teens who use social media two hours daily at higher risk of depressive symptoms, study finds

Teenagers who spend hours glued to social media are likely to experience poorer mental health and a decline in wellbeing, a decade-long study shows, with young girls most at risk.

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© Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

© Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

10 June 2026 at 06:00

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness

Leading global brands including Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are “likely” to have sourced minerals linked to a militia accused of widespread sexual violence, summary executions and torture, a new investigation claims.

The companies allegedly, but unknowingly, acquired coltan smuggled from mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that are occupied by the M23 militia, which has committed myriad atrocities in eastern DRC.

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© Photograph: Camille Laffont/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Camille Laffont/AFP/Getty Images

Abu Dhabi investor eyes Burger King in Portugal and Spain

9 June 2026 at 17:55
Burger King (Josip Ivankovic-unsplash)

Abu Dhabi’s state-owned investment firm Mubadala is preparing a bid for the operator of Burger King in Portugal and Spain, which has been owned by British private equity group Cinven

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Lisbon tops global rankings for international congresses in 2025

9 June 2026 at 10:46
Lisbon (Pierre Ducher-unsplash)

Lisbon was the world’s leading destination for international association congresses and meetings in 2025, according to the latest ranking published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), cementing the

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