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New Zealand Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Amid Safety Concerns
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to prohibit children under 16 from using social media, sparking debate over youth safety, tech regulation, and the feasibility of strict age verification requirements.
15 sources · over 2 days
Supreme Court Orders Tarun Tejpal to Surrender After Rape Conviction
India's Supreme Court has denied journalist Tarun Tejpal's plea for urgent relief, ordering him to surrender within two weeks after his conviction in a high-profile 2013 rape case.
8 sources · over 6 days
Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills Nine, Triggers Massive Safety Crackdown
A deadly fire at the Shikha Inn hotel in central Kolkata killed nine people, most of them Bangladeshi nationals, sparking a sweeping investigation and the closure of hundreds of hotels over fire safety violations.
23 sources · over 8 days
TikTok Pays $400 Million to Settle US Children's Data Privacy Lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations that it illegally collected data from children, marking one of the largest privacy penalties ever for a tech company.
21 sources · over 4 days
Paramount Demands $1.88 Billion Bond Over Warner Bros. Merger Delays
Paramount Skydance is seeking a massive bond from states and the Writers Guild as its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces costly antitrust delays and settlement talks stall.
18 sources · over 8 days
Heavy Rain and Flooding Cause Major Disruptions in Delhi-NCR
Relentless rainfall over several days has triggered severe waterlogging, flight cancellations, and emergency weather alerts across Delhi and its neighboring regions, affecting daily life and travel.
10 sources · over 6 days
Andy Burnham Unveils £442 Million Plan to End Street Homelessness by Christmas
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a major initiative to eliminate rough sleeping across England by Christmas, pledging hundreds of millions in funding and drawing political and public scrutiny.
10 sources · over 8 days
Xpeng Robotics Raises $900 Million, Targets IRON Humanoid Production in 2026
Xpeng's robotics division has secured over $900 million from top Chinese investors including Alibaba and Tencent, aiming to mass-produce its IRON humanoid robot by the end of the year despite challenges in its core EV business.
11 sources · over 2 days
German Economy Surprises With Strong Q2 Growth Despite Rising Deficit
Germany's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter of 2026, driven by exports, even as a significant budget deficit raises questions about the recovery's sustainability.
12 sources · today
Hungarian Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes Near Szolnok, Pilot Ejects Safely
A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed near Szolnok on August 24, 2026, prompting a government investigation after the pilot ejected safely and no injuries or civilian damage were reported.
8 sources · over 2 daysNetherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Continued Participation
The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has announced a boycott of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing concerns about the competition's neutrality as tensions over Israel's involvement remain unresolved.
18 sources · over 2 days
British Newlyweds and Pilot Die in Sifnos Helicopter Crash, Triggering Probe
A British couple on their honeymoon and their Greek pilot died when their helicopter crashed near a Sifnos helipad, prompting a detailed investigation into possible mechanical failure and prior aircraft damage.
18 sources · over 9 days