Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
The trial started off on Tuesday with a battle of words and facts. Paul Schmidt, a lead attorney for Meta in the trial, directly addressed an internal research report that…
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of an ICE agent accused of lying about a nonfatal…
Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
Andy Burnham has registered accepting £345,000 of donations over the past year including £164,347 from businessman Lord Sainsbury. The donations, listed in the most recent version of the MPs’ register…
Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea
A spokesperson for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex said both of its helicopters and critical care team had been sent to the scene as part of the response, and…
‘Everyone in for Christmas’ – Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan
Burnham said: “No-one should have to bed down in a doorway or outside a station. But we’ve seen it for so long that it feels like Westminster has started to…
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers The arrest comes after an attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to conservative reforms and…
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land US Agriculture Department says rescinding the 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.…
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
Inside Story Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production? The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles. It’s a multibillion-dollar deal that some…
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria. Save Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at…
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which need to be broken to stop the spread.…