Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
Judge blocks construction of Trump’s massive arch after federal agency approval
The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’
TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety in a case that strikes at its business model.
Issuing a preliminary ruling on Friday, the EU regulator said TikTok’s algorithm “can be harmful” and was leading young and vulnerable users “down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape from”.
Continue reading...Hegseth calls US-Iran war a ‘courageous and historic effort’ – Fox News
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A (possibly unpleasant) shower habit could help prevent you from getting sick – New York Post
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Bomb threats warning ‘the clock is ticking’ disrupt TV channels across Europe – Reuters
- Bomb threats warning 'the clock is ticking' disrupt TV channels across Europe Reuters
- Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain CNBC
- What to know about the hoax bomb threats that targeted flights in Europe AP News
- Flight bomb threats live: Multiple planes in Europe diverted for second time in a week CNN
- Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry BBC
Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla’s Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason – BBC
- Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason BBC
- Democracy falters in Tanzania The Economist
- Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge Al Jazeera
- Prominent government critics across Africa are facing treason charges. It's often to silence them 10TV
- Tanzanian court clears opposition leader Lissu of treason Daily Nation
Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks – AP News
- Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks AP News
- Japan unveils emergency cybersecurity package amid data breach concerns Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Japan to seek software vulnerability data from US AI firms amid cyberattack surge, Nikkei reports Reuters
- Takaichi administration announces emergency cyberdefense package The Japan Times
- Double Trouble: Japan Data Breaches Expose 260 Million Personal Info Records Nippon.com
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for Shakahola deaths – BBC
- Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for Shakahola deaths BBC
- Kenya Cult Leader Handed 200 Year Prison Sentence for Mass Murder The New York Times
- Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for mass starvation murders of children Reuters
- Kenya cult leader handed 200-year sentence for 191 murders The Washington Post
- Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over the deaths of 190 children CNN
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction – Deadline
- Katherine Ryan Feeling "Grief & Relief" Over Russell Brand Conviction Deadline
- Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women The Guardian
- Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says BBC
- From comedian to convicted rapist: What to know about Russell Brand NPR
- Russell Brand's convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away AP News
Hoax or bomb threats? What we know about flight disruptions across Europe – Al Jazeera
- Hoax or bomb threats? What we know about flight disruptions across Europe Al Jazeera
- Fresh bomb threats hit European flights and media organizations — but mystery remains who is behind them CNN
- European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes NPR
- Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control BBC
- Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats to Flights in Europe Leaves Travelers Frustrated The New York Times
ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted – The Guardian
- ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted The Guardian
- South Africa's ANC set for major vote loss, city coalition battles loom Reuters
- ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline BBC
- 2026 election results: 50% of all votes counted, with the ANC getting hammered BusinessTech
- South Africa’s incredible shrinking ANC Financial Times
Belgian king refuses PM Bart De Wever’s resignation and asks him to restart budget talks – Euronews.com
- Belgian king refuses PM Bart De Wever's resignation and asks him to restart budget talks Euronews.com
- Belgium’s king rejects prime minister’s resignation, tells coalition to resume budget talks AP News
- Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse Reuters
- 'Horrible failure': PM De Wever confirms Belgian emergency budget for 2027 The Brussels Times
- Belgian king refuses PM Bart De Wever’s resignation POLITICO.eu
Kyiv Hits Sixth Russian Oil Plant in a Week as Campaign Picks Up – Bloomberg.com
- Kyiv Hits Sixth Russian Oil Plant in a Week as Campaign Picks Up Bloomberg.com
- Renewed refinery attacks deplete Russian diesel supply as US deal in focus Reuters
- Putin Humiliated With Explosive Double Blow The Daily Beast
- Saratov Oil Refinery on fire after drone attack in Russia – media Ukrinform
- Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai targeted in attack, fire breaks out – photos Українська правда