Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people’s access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
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What to Expect From the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
The countdown is on to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games with para ice hockey captain Josh Pauls and para Alpine skier Laurie Stephens announced as
Britney Spears seen driving ‘erratically’ before arrest, say police
Britney Spears was spotted driving “erratically” before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police say.
Al-Aqsa compound empty as Israel restricts access to holy sites
Drone video showed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem empty on the third Friday in Ramadan.
‘Kurdish uprising in Iran unlikely without US-Israeli protection’
Yerevan Saeed says Iranian Kurdish forces would struggle without outside backing if they launched an uprising in Iran.
Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’
Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’ after Iran attack
Hungary to expel Ukrainian bank workers in row with Kyiv
Hungary says the workers were detained on suspicion of money laundering as a fierce row between the two countries escalates.
Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC’s Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
Epstein files with claims against Trump released by US Justice Department
Files summarise a woman’s accusations against Trump over alleged sexual encounter when she was aged between 13 and 15.
Is BRICS bloc divided over US-Israel attacks on Iran?
Since India took over as chair, the normally outspoken BRICS grouping appears to be more cautious.