'How would people like me know about sex?' Young people are losing judgment-free spaces to learn about sex and sexuality
Teenagers in India and across Asia-Pacific are turning to social media platforms for judgement-free, engaging information about sex, sexuality and pleasure. But content creators say their posts are falling foul of moderation guidelines that don't distinguish between edutainment and pornography.
2023-10-11 22:51
Initial US intelligence casts doubt on direct Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United States has collected specific intelligence that casts doubt on the idea that Iran was directly involved in the planning, resourcing or approving of Saturday's bloody attack on Israel by Hamas, according to several sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-11 22:46
Israel-Gaza attacks: King 'appalled' by 'barbaric' Hamas - palace source
His "thoughts and prayers are with all of those suffering", Buckingham Palace says.
2023-10-11 22:24
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
2023-10-11 22:20
Gaza's sole power station stops working as fuel runs out, after Israel orders 'complete' blockade
Gaza's only power station has stopped working after the fuel needed for generating electricity ran out on Wednesday, Gaza officials said.
2023-10-11 22:16
Grazer is third female winner of Fat Bear Week
Grazer, the third female winner of Fat Bear Week, has two litters of cubs and beat the larger Chunk in the final.
2023-10-11 21:52
A Chilean national wanted in the killing of famed singer-activist Victor Jara is in custody after his US citizenship was revoked
A Chilean national who's been wanted in that country in the killing of leftist singer-songwriter Victor Jara 50 years ago is now in custody in Florida, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
2023-10-11 21:46
Birkenstock set for its stock market debut as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals
Birkenstock is making its debut on the stock market as Wall Street trades in its wingtips for sandals for a day
2023-10-11 21:22
Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
2023-10-11 21:16
King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month
2023-10-11 20:54
'We live in different worlds': Poland's toxic politics is splitting the country in two, one family at a time
The front door to the Martynowska residence is a point of no return. Every week, as Karolina prepares to cross it, she steels herself. Like millions of families in Poland, hers is split along political lines -- and bracing itself for a key election Sunday.
2023-10-11 20:46
Israel Gaza conflict: Scottish footballer Clark Robertson tells of escape
Clark Robertson, who plays professionally in Israel, has been able to return home to Aberdeen.
2023-10-11 20:45