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EU Accuses TikTok Of Exposing Children To Risks Online
The EU said minors' accounts should only be visible to those they have given permission to. Children aged 13 and over can use TikTok.
"My Partner Is Half-Indian": Elon Musk Pushes Back On Racism Allegations
Musk's partner, Shivon Zilis, is half-Indian and grew up in Canada. The middle name of one of his sons with Zilis is Sekhar, named after Indian-American physicist and Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
15, Including 12 Soldiers, Killed In Suicide Bombing In Pakistan
"Fifteen brave sons of soil including twelve military, two policemen and a government official ex forest department rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (martyrdom)," the army said in a statement.
At Least 17 Killed As Russia, Ukraine Exchange Deadly Long-Range Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian missile strike outside the Ukrainian capital killed six people, with a rescue operation ongoing.
Nearly 40,000 People Evacuated Amid Wildfire In Southwest France: Minister
Hundreds of firefighters have, for the past few days, been fighting the flames dozens of kilometres west of Bordeaux.
Iran Military Claims Drone Strikes On US Bases In Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain
Tehran argues that any facility or base in the Middle East that the US military uses for strikes on Iran is considered a legitimate target for retaliation.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Resigns Citing Health Issues
Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023, and is a former ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Spain Declares National Emergency Over Wildfires Amid Europe Heatwave
French authorities ordered the total evacuation of nealy 40,00 people in the Cap Ferret peninsula, while more than 10,000 people were evacuated from the west of Madrid, Spain.
Opinion: Opinion | 11 Years Later, Houthis Have Returned To Finish Unfinished Business With Pakistan
Pakistan has been here before, and the last time, it barely escaped.
50,000 Flee As Wildfires Ravage France, Spain
In Spain, the government declared a state of emergency in the Madrid region, where more than 10,000 people have been evacuated in recent days.
AI 'Kill Switch' Bill Floated by US House Lawmakers
The lawmakers announced the legislation days after OpenAI said its AI agent went rogue
Alcohol, Cannabis, Xanax: Saudi Prince Died At London Hotel After Taking Cocktail Of Drugs
A cleaner found the Saudi royal lying on the bathroom floor of his locked fifth-floor room, fully clothed. Paramedics were rushed but were unable to resuscitate him.
Philippines Accuses China Of Water Cannon Use As Clashes Continue For 2nd Day
"The PCG strongly condemns the dangerous and unprofessional actions of the China Coast Guard," saysspokesperson Jay Tarriela.
Diet Coke Prices Jump Over 10% In India As Iran War Hits Supply Chain
Coke's hike is an example of how the Middle East conflict is still forcing global companies to alter their supply chains and increase prices in their consumer markets.
Trump Station In New York? $8 Billion Penn Station Revamp Fuels Renaming Buzz
The Republican administration this week urged leading US Senators to rename Penn Station as it undertakes a projected $8 billion redesign of the underground Manhattan transit hub.
Pak's Asim Munir Used A Private Oil Deal In Iran To Shield Saudi: Report
Asim Munir mediated the Saudi-Iran deal by dangling the continued operation of a joint oil transport venture with the IRGC Chief, which has been quietly transporting oil from Iran to Pakistan since late last year.
Scientists Capture Orcas Smashing Giant Sunfish Into Thousands Of Pieces
Dr Ayres said she is interested in collecting more high-quality footage to identify individual orcas and better understand their behaviour.
Saudi Has Trillions In Oil Wealth, But Here's Why It Wants Nuclear Power
Even though Saudi Arabia has a lot of oil and other natural resources, the government has recorded budget deficits in nine of the last 10 years.
No Diwali Holiday In California As Court Strikes Down Governor Gavin's Order
The law did not make Diwali a mandatory paid holiday for everyone. It allowed eligible state employees to use paid leave and gave public schools and community colleges the option to close in observance of the festival.
