TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy lawsuit
“This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. said.
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Russian strikes Zelensky's hometown in Ukraine, killing 15 people, wounding 130
Russian drones struck a shopping centre in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine this Friday. 14 people were killed. Authorities reported that children were among the scores of people injured in the strikes, which targeted President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown. Details by Nick Rushworth.
What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition
Young Mexicans are taking part in “Aura Battles”, a social media trend where participants compete through creative moves, poses and playful gestures. Organisers say the contests are ultimately about confidence and self-expression, with cash prizes adding an extra incentive.
Helsinki turns abandoned oil caverns into giant underground heat battery
Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine
In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade banMore than 100 French and British former diplomats have said Palestine is being erased in front of the world’s eyes and called for urgent action including trade and arms sales bans to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state.An unprecedented joint letter dispens...
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‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again
Compact discs are back, with searches for players up 96% at John Lewis and popular models sold out onlineWith more than 800 million people subscribing to a music streaming service, wireless speakers have become a familiar sight in homes. But expect to get reacquainted with a different object to play music soon: the CD player, once consigned to obsolescence, is back.John Lewis report that searches ...
Hong Kong hits back at Western ‘slander’ over verdict on Tiananmen vigil leaders
Hong Kong authorities have hit out at what they called “baseless slander and smearing” by Western countries over the conviction of the now-disbanded alliance behind the annual Tiananmen Square vigil and its leaders for inciting subversion, stressing the court’s verdict is “well-reasoned and sound”. The government issued a strongly worded statement on Saturday after the closely-watched verdict on t...
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
Brazil’s Lula seeks end to ‘baseless tariffs’ in call with Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries’ trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on “baseless” grounds. Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on the Latin American giant in July, a move that has become a key campaign issue ahead of Brazil’s presidential election in October. Lula – who is seeking...
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
Marseille kick off new Ligue 1 season by thrashing Strasbourg at home
Algerian international striker Amine Gouiri scored a second-half double for Marseille, who powered to a 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in the curtain-raiser for the new Ligue 1 season on Friday evening.
Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets
Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men's semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
What’s so bad about a planned Hong Kong economy? Just look at Singapore
Why is the idea of a planned economy anathema to so many people despite China’s success? And why do so many retain faith in market economies given the economic chaos much of the Western world is descending into? These questions have acquired a particular piquancy as Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, attracting criticism from some that it is falling into Chinese-style error....
Spain rejects Morocco's call for talks on Ceuta and Melilla sovereignty
Morocco proposes creating a dialogue mechanism to address the future of Ceuta and Melilla, but Spain's Foreign Ministry rejects its demands and reaffirms Spanish sovereignty over both cities.
How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?
US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge
Leaders claim scaremongering from business figures may cause key legislation to become ‘meaningless’Trades unions are warning Andy Burnham that Labour’s policy on cutting zero-hours contracts risks failing to live up to the party’s manifesto.Union leaders are seeking reassurances from the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, amid what the TUC has condemned as “scaremongering” from business group...
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches
Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
Has Philippines’ Marcos missed his chance to stop the Dutertes?
Less than two years before the Philippines chooses its next president, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr still has no candidate to carry his banner. Sara Duterte-Carpio, his estranged vice-president and fiercest political rival, has already declared her intention to run and remains the early front runner, despite an impeachment trial that could bar her from politics. Marcos said on August 14 that he would “cer...
Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.
Asia’s high-mountain ‘water tower’ is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater annually, new research finds
Groundwater reserves in High Mountain Asia are experiencing severe depletion annually due to a combination of climate impacts and excessive human water usage. The irrigation needs in the lower basins dramatically exacerbate groundwater storage losses. If current consumption trends continue, projections suggest that depletion will persist. Although temporary glacier melt may provide a short repriev...
New snake species named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash; here’s why scientists chose him
In a fascinating discovery, scientists have unveiled a new non-venomous snake species from New Guinea, named Lielaphis slashi. This remarkable naming pays tribute to Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, also known as Saul Hudson, who has always been captivated by reptiles and the natural world. First encountered during past fieldwork, this small ground-dwelling snake signifies the incredible biodiversit...
Social media reacts: US brothers allege racism at Lisbon nightclub
A US content creator and his brother say they were victims of racism at Lisbon's K Urban Beach nightclub, reporting it on social media. The venue has faced similar accusations before.
'I don't like black people': US brothers allege racism at Lisbon nightclub
A US content creator and his brother say they were victims of racism at Lisbon's K-Urban nightclub, which has previously faced similar accusations.
Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game
MLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
‘Young want to leave’: Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
At least two killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine
The strikes come a day after Russia launched a major daytime drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.