Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts
New under-18 accounts will be placed into restrictive teen accounts, and current ones will be migrated over.
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US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering
Unsealed federal indictment against hip-hop mogul says he 'engaged in persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse'.
What challenges will Algerian President Tebboune face in his second term?
Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term, but what will be the most difficult issues he will grapple with?
Canada’s Trudeau says ‘a lot of work to do’ after Montreal by-election loss
PM Justin Trudeau says he will work to 'regain confidence' of Canadians after his Liberal Party loses long-held seat.
Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
'Family values' bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union.
Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch
NASA says this month's full moon will rise on September 17 at 10:35pm EDT (02:35 GMT on September 18).
Nine killed, 2,750 wounded across Lebanon as Hezbollah pagers explode
Hezbollah official calls it the group's 'biggest security breach' in nearly a year of cross-border fire with Israel.
What’s Donald Trump’s plan to ‘end’ Russia’s war on Ukraine?
The plan presented by Trump's running mate is closer to Russia's position rather than that of Ukraine and NATO.
Doctors Without Borders halts Russian operations after losing legal status
The NGO announces the decision with 'a heavy heart' after Moscow removed its authorisation to work in the country.
European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges
Von der Leyen's new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.
Yemen’s Houthis fire ‘hypersonic’ missile at Israel: What to know
The missile hit Tel Aviv and central Israel on Sunday as war on Gaza nears a whole year.
Malian army says capital Bamako ‘under control’ following gun attack
Authorities say the attack on the military centre in Bamako has been thwarted.
Venezuela intensified ‘repressive machinery’ after Maduro re-election: UN
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro's contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in jail.
Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?
These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.
India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims
Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.
At least 236 killed in Myanmar flooding from Typhoon Yagi
Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York
Charges against Combs not immediately clear as lawyer criticises 'unjust' prosecution.
Putin orders third increase in Russian troop numbers sInce Ukraine invasion
Increase of 180,000 would leave Russian army second only to China in terms of number of active combat soldiers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 935
As the war enters its 935th day, these are the main developments.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt may have lain in wait for 12 hours
Ryan Routh charged with two gun-related crimes after being spotted on perimeter of former US president's golf course.