'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
2023-10-12 05:54
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Missile strike kills four in Ukrainian school, say Kyiv officials
A Russian missile struck a school in the town of Nikopol in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk on Wednesday, killing at least four people, Ukrainian officials said. “As a result of the Russian strike, four people died: a 72-year-old man and three women aged 69, 67 and 60,” Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on the Telegram messaging app. Two people who were injured were receiving medical assistance, he added. Klymenko said earlier that the victims were employees at the school. Serhiy Lysak, the regional governor, said 50 private homes and two infrastructure facilities had been damaged. It comes as Vladimir Putin is set to visit Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, the presidential office of the Central Asian country said, in what would be the Russian leader's first known trip abroad since the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest. Meanwhile, Russia has failed in its bid to return to the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday, in a sign Moscow will continue to be isolated on the international stage. Read More Ukraine President Zelenskyy at NATO defense ministers meeting seeking more support to fight Russia Russia loses vote to rejoin UN’s top human rights body despite Putin’s charm offensive with stolen grain Ukraine’s forces repel Russian attacks near Avdiivka as Putin’s troops launch new offensive
2023-10-12 05:54
Afghanistan inquiry hears senior officers hid SAS killings
Special forces bosses tried to cover up a "campaign of murder" in Afghanistan, a lawyer claims.
2023-10-12 05:50
Twins bring Buxton back after mid-series roster switch for ailing Kirilloff
The Minnesota Twins have added designated hitter Byron Buxton as an injury substitute to their AL Division Series roster prior to Game 4 against Houston
2023-10-12 05:27
Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government
Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.
2023-10-12 05:21
Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what?
The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?
2023-10-12 05:21
Pilot confusion preceded fatal mid-air collision at Reno Air Races, NTSB says
A preliminary investigation suggests there was confusion among pilots just before a fatal mid-air collision at the National Championship Air Races last month but sheds little light on why
2023-10-12 05:19
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith separated in 2016
Jada Pinkett Smith revealed in a new interview that the pair has been living completely separate lives since 2016.
2023-10-12 05:16
Dolphins place rookie RB De'Von Achane on IR with knee injury, expect him to return this season
The Dolphins are placing rookie running back De’Von Achane on injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury against the New York Giants
2023-10-12 04:57
US home heating bills seen flat to lower this winter -EIA
Most U.S. consumers will spend about the same or less than they did last year to heat their
2023-10-12 04:57
Kansas escapes postseason ban, major penalties as IARP panel downgrades basketball violations
An independent panel has downgraded five Level I violations lodged by the NCAA against Kansas and basketball coach Bill Self
2023-10-12 04:53
Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare
Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.
2023-10-12 04:50