Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, US attorney general says

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, US attorney general says
UK PM Starmer says X moves to comply with UK law over AI deepfakes

UK PM Starmer says X moves to comply with UK law over AI deepfakes
France bans 10 British far-right activists that sought to destroy migrant boats

France bans 10 British far-right activists that sought to destroy migrant boats
Women's, advocacy groups call on Apple, Google to drop X and Grok from app stores

Women's, advocacy groups call on Apple, Google to drop X and Grok from app stores
Benin offers citizenship to African diaspora, with help from Spike Lee

Benin offers citizenship to African diaspora, with help from Spike Lee
'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral

'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral
US to end deportation relief for Somalis in Temporary Protected Status program

US to end deportation relief for Somalis in Temporary Protected Status program
EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says

EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says
Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year

Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US
UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns

UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll

South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid, von der Leyen says

EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid, von der Leyen says
China tops Japanese public's security worries in latest government poll

China tops Japanese public's security worries in latest government poll
Devotees in Philippines join massive 'Black Nazarene' procession

Devotees in Philippines join massive 'Black Nazarene' procession
Explainer-What's happening in Yemen, and why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE involved?

Explainer-What's happening in Yemen, and why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE involved?
China against 'political disinformation' about US government email breach
China against 'political disinformation' about US government email breach
Australia to hold wide-ranging inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi attack

Australia to hold wide-ranging inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi attack
Two die in shooting in Salt Lake City church parking lot, several injured
Two die in shooting in Salt Lake City church parking lot, several injured
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' conditions
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of 'catastrophic' conditions
Intense heatwave grips Australia's southern states, fans bushfires
Intense heatwave grips Australia's southern states, fans bushfires
UK urges Musk's X to urgently address intimate 'deepfakes' by Grok

UK urges Musk's X to urgently address intimate 'deepfakes' by Grok
Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela

Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country

Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
Young golfer named as first Italian victim of Swiss bar blaze

Young golfer named as first Italian victim of Swiss bar blaze
Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships

Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic hardships
Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says
Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says
Swiss police say several people have died in fire at bar in ski resort
Swiss police say several people have died in fire at bar in ski resort
Iconic elections in 2025 that triggered social shifts across the Global South

Iconic elections in 2025 that triggered social shifts across the Global South
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Swedish police shoot man dead, find woman's body
Swedish police shoot man dead, find woman's body
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies

China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election

Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election
Australian state set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws after Bondi attack

Australian state set to pass tougher gun, hate speech laws after Bondi attack
Australian teen wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack says she is not a hero

Australian teen wounded while shielding children during Bondi attack says she is not a hero
Analysis-Australia's gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach attack

Analysis-Australia's gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach attack
Australia police say detained men likely had ideological links to Bondi gunmen

Australia police say detained men likely had ideological links to Bondi gunmen
'More dignity': Argentine unions march against Milei's labor reform

'More dignity': Argentine unions march against Milei's labor reform
Islamic state calls Bondi beach killings a 'source of pride', but does not claim responsibility

Islamic state calls Bondi beach killings a 'source of pride', but does not claim responsibility
EU court says Denmark's ethnic-based 'ghetto law' may be discriminatory

EU court says Denmark's ethnic-based 'ghetto law' may be discriminatory
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US