Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel Macron
France’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
The president, Emmanuel Macron, has championed the ban as a key reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September.
Continue reading...Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids
The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.
Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief’s future
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
Netherlands to sanction trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Dutch ban on Israeli goods from occupied territory comes as efforts to implement EU-wide sanctions remain stalled.
Americans tourists stabbed outside Athens’ Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack – Fox News
- Americans tourists stabbed outside Athens' Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack Fox News
- Greek-American tourists stabbed in rare attack near the Acropolis CNN
- 2 Americans stabbed outside the Acropolis in Greece ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 2 American tourists injured in stabbing near Acropolis in Athens USA Today
- American Tourists Stabbed in Knife Attack at Historic Landmark The Daily Beast
Woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters – ABC7 Los Angeles
Lebanese army says troops deploying in ‘pilot zone’ after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children – CNN
- France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children CNN
- 'Major step forward': French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15 France 24
- French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15 Reuters
- French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15 NBC News
- French lawmakers approve social media ban for children dw.com
Inside the Fight to Rid South Africa of Black Immigrants – The New York Times
- Inside the Fight to Rid South Africa of Black Immigrants The New York Times
- 3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa The New York Times
- What’s behind SA’s latest wave of xenophobia? Daily Maverick
- South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee The Japan Times
- South Africa unites against hate speech amid anti-migrant tensions UNESCO
The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience
Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.
Liverpool FC in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal-backed consortium
The consortium is led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Such technology solves problem of longer, thinner, energy-saving wings not fitting in airports around the world
Airbus has said it will test folding wings for the next generation of its bestselling planes, as the world’s largest planemaker races to work out the shape of future commercial aircraft by the end of the decade.
Longer, thinner wings made of light but strong composite materials offer the promise of energy savings but present a problem for manufacturers because they will not fit in airports around the world, many of which are already at or near full capacity.
Continue reading...Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes
People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.
Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home
Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.
Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan
Death toll rises to at least 23, with more than 100 people missing, as monsoon season spreads chaos across region.
Where will LeBron James go next? NBA star ‘not rushed’ to make a decision
Reports have linked James to the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lebanon’s goal to end hostilities with Israel ‘forever’, says president
Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon's “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.
Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup
Mohamed Salah's future tops the latest news, contract, salary rumours, and transfer agenda ahead of the new football season.
Greek-American tourists stabbed near the Acropolis
Police arrested a 60-year-old man on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis.