Countries move to ban social media for children
Seven have measures already in place or set to be implemented, with their policies targeting children under the age of 15 or 16.
Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on fight
“The evil-doers responsible for my husband’s assassination have no idea what they have done,” she said in a live video address.
Russia says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences
The latest blow to faltering diplomacy came as Russia’s army staged major military drills with its key ally Belarus.
Red Cross head says mass evacuation of Gaza City ‘impossible’
The head of the international Red Cross on Saturday denounced Israel’s plans for a mass evacuation of Gaza City ahead of a military takeover, insisting there was no way it could be done safely.
US appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal
A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal — but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.
Cholera outbreaks worsening, spreading to 31 countries – WHO
The global cholera situation is worsening, with outbreaks across 31 countries and a surging fatality rate, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
US President Donald Trump has moved to block $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday — raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.
US to refuse visas to Palestinian officials at UN summit on state
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month’s UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
Israel army says Gaza City now ‘a dangerous combat zone’
The Israeli military declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory’s largest city after almost two years of war.
US tells UN it will snub regular rights review
The United States told the United Nations in a letter on Thursday that it will not take part in an upcoming regular review of its record on human rights.
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
