Father pushes for change after Meta’s $18 billion settlement
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a major child safety case tied to claims that social media platforms can harm young users.
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Gary, Indiana, nears full power restoration more than 2 weeks after violent storms
A powerful derecho struck northern Indiana and other parts of the Midwest on Aug. 11, knocking out power to tens of thousands.
Meta to pay billions to settle ‘tobacco moment’ trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (£13.2bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic
Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria
More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
Alleged 9/11 mastermind gets military trial date
The alleged mastermind behind the September 11 terror attacks will go on military trial in 2028, a judge has ruled.
World’s most valuable company beats expectations
The world’s most valuable company has again defied eye-watering forecasts, delivering a bumper set of financial results.
US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says ‘that’s rich’
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams
A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria
Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
Secret Service officials placed on leave in inquiry over ‘potential misconduct’
Secret Service communications director Anthony Guglielmi has been placed on leave, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News on Wednesday.
Judge sets 2028 trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind
A military judge has set a June 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of plotting the September 11 terrorist attacks. NBC
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.