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The UK government is conducting a pilot scheme with 300 teenagers to test social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits on apps to gather evidence for potential policy changes. The trials run alongside a government consultation on whether to follow Australia's lead in banning social media for under-16s.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $375 million after a jury found the company liable for endangering children on its platforms and exposing them to sexually explicit material and predators. This marks the first time a state has successfully sued Meta over child safety issues.
US President Donald Trump claims "very strong talks" with Iran could lead to a complete resolution of Middle East hostilities, but Iran denies negotiations have begun while skeptics question whether Trump is seeking leverage or genuine diplomacy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced contingency planning for energy bill support targeting those "most in need" if costs surge due to the Middle East conflict, while signaling any package will be means-tested and constrained by borrowing rules.
Russia has launched the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a 24-hour period since the war began, hitting cities across the country with 948 drones and striking the historic Bernardine monastery in Lviv.
Moldova's Parliament voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid disconnected a key power line linking Moldova to Romania.
Robert Malone, an outspoken medical doctor and ally of RFK Jr., is stepping away from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices after a federal judge blocked the panel's work.
More than 160 environmental and public health organizations call for Lee Zeldin's resignation or firing, citing rollbacks of environmental protections and cuts to EPA staff and funding.
Video shows a large explosion and fire at a high-rise building in Erbil reportedly near the US Consulate. Iranian strikes have repeatedly hit the Kurdish region of northern Iraq over the last 24 hours, killing at least 6 Peshmerga fighters and targeting a US base at the airport.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced contingency planning for energy bill support if the US-Israel war with Iran causes UK energy costs to spike, with any package targeted at those most in need rather than universally applied.
Russia has launched the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a 24-hour period since the war began, striking cities across the country with 948 drones and killing and injuring many people.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company liable for misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children and exposing them to sexually explicit material and predators.
US President Trump's claims of 'very strong talks' with Iran suggest diplomatic possibilities, but Iran denies formal negotiations have begun. Communication remains preliminary amid ongoing military tensions and economic pressures.
After Israel's bombing of Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, Palestinian refugee Dalal Dawali once again finds herself forcibly displaced. She and her children joined hundreds of families fleeing to Beddawi camp in north Lebanon.
Moldova's Parliament voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid disconnected a key power line linking Moldova to Romania.
More than 160 environmental and public health organizations call for EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to resign or be fired, citing rollbacks of environmental protections and cuts to staff and funding.
Girlguiding has announced that transgender girls must leave the organisation by September 6, following a 2025 Supreme Court ruling on sex equality law. The decision has drawn criticism from trans rights groups and support from sex-based rights advocates.
The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and threats to its energy infrastructure have sparked international concern about the erosion of war norms and the global rules-based order, with experts likening the actions to potential war crimes under international law.
The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and threats to its energy infrastructure have sparked international concern about the erosion of war norms and the global rules-based order, with experts likening the actions to potential war crimes under international law.
BBC Verify reconstructs the moments leading up to an Air Canada plane collision with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22, which killed two pilots and injured several passengers and crew members.
BBC Verify reconstructs the moments leading up to an Air Canada plane collision with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22, which killed two pilots and injured several passengers and crew members.
As the US and Iran edge toward possible peace talks after weeks of military conflict, ordinary Iranians express conflicting views—some fear negotiations will entrench the current Islamic leadership, while others simply want the war to end regardless of political consequences.
As the US and Iran edge toward possible peace talks after weeks of military conflict, ordinary Iranians express conflicting views—some fear negotiations will entrench the current Islamic leadership, while others simply want the war to end regardless of political consequences.
Iran and Israel continue exchanging fire with missiles and air strikes as speculation swirls over Donald Trump's intentions to open new diplomatic talks with Tehran, leaving uncertainty about whether negotiations or further escalation looms.
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli troops will establish a security zone in southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, about 30km from the border, with displaced residents prevented from returning until northern Israel is deemed safe.
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli troops will establish a security zone in southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, about 30km from the border, with displaced residents prevented from returning until northern Israel is deemed safe.
Residents of Abersoch, a village on Wales' Llŷn Peninsula, are celebrating the successful legal challenge to overturn Article 4, a council policy that required planning permission to convert homes into second residences, after a judge ruled the council had not received full details before implementing it.
Residents of Abersoch, a village on Wales' Llŷn Peninsula, are celebrating the successful legal challenge to overturn Article 4, a council policy that required planning permission to convert homes into second residences, after a judge ruled the council had not received full details before implementing it.
Mel Schilling, the beloved dating coach on Married at First Sight, has died at age 54 following a battle with bowel cancer that spread to her brain. She was a core cast member of the reality TV show since 2016 across both the Australian and UK versions.
Mel Schilling, the beloved dating coach on Married at First Sight, has died at age 54 following a battle with bowel cancer that spread to her brain. She was a core cast member of the reality TV show since 2016 across both the Australian and UK versions.
President Trump's claims of "very strong talks" with Iran suggest diplomatic openings, but Tehran denies negotiations have begun, and preliminary contacts remain fragile amid ongoing military tensions and deep distrust.
Antoine Forest, 30, and Mackenzie Gunther have been identified as the two Air Canada pilots killed when a plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, injuring 41 people and temporarily shutting down the New York airport.
Antoine Forest, 30, and Mackenzie Gunther have been identified as the two Air Canada pilots killed when a plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, injuring 41 people and temporarily shutting down the New York airport.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government is preparing contingency plans to help those most in need if energy bills rise sharply due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, though details remain unclear and support would be targeted rather than universal.
Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine in a 24-hour period, with 948 drones hitting cities across the country, causing casualties and damage to historic sites including a 16th-century UNESCO monastery in Lviv.
UK-based Girlguiding has announced that transgender girls must leave the organisation by September 6, following a Supreme Court ruling that sex means biological sex in equality law.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel war with Iran has devastated Asian economies, with countries rationing fuel, closing universities, and workers facing dramatic income losses as oil prices soar and energy supplies dwindle.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel war with Iran has devastated Asian economies, with countries rationing fuel, closing universities, and workers facing dramatic income losses as oil prices soar and energy supplies dwindle.
Iran and Israel continue exchanging fire with missiles and air strikes, while confusion surrounds Donald Trump's intentions for fresh talks with Tehran and whether such negotiations would signal a path toward de-escalation or further military action.
Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has denied being homophobic after apologising for an inappropriate joke about George Michael he made during a 2018 Burns Night speech at a rugby club.
Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has denied being homophobic after apologising for an inappropriate joke about George Michael he made during a 2018 Burns Night speech at a rugby club.
The sons of school caretaker Ian Coates have told a public inquiry they learned of their father's death through an Instagram message from a family friend, and were not formally informed by police until hours after Valdo Calocane's attacks in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.
Developers will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England under updated planning requirements, with the government also making plug-in solar panels available in supermarkets to help existing homeowners access renewable energy.
With the Iran war creating economic ripples across the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to address Parliament on government support measures, energy security, and anti-profiteering frameworks while ministers navigate an uncertain outlook.
A group with possible links to the Iranian state is under investigation following an arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in London, with four Hatzola vehicles set ablaze causing explosions from onboard gas canisters.
An Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia Airport runway late Sunday, killing two pilots and injuring 41 others. The incident has prompted investigations and raised concerns about airport safety and TSA staffing shortages.
The UK's competition watchdog has ordered veterinary practices to publish price lists for services and cap written prescription fees at £21, following an investigation that found prices rising nearly twice inflation rates.
UK postal workers have told the BBC they are being asked to move or hide mail from senior bosses to make it appear delivery targets are being met, while the company struggles with parcels overwhelming letter deliveries.
Two Russian political operatives are facing trial in Angola on charges including terrorism, espionage, and attempted election interference linked to the defunct Wagner Group. They stand accused of orchestrating a disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing the country ahead of next year's presidential election.
Two pilots died after an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night, resulting in at least 41 passengers being hospitalized and hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled.
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, north London in an arson attack being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime by counter-terror officers. The incident, which caused explosions from onboard gas canisters, has prompted pledges of government support and widespread condemnation from community leaders.
An Air Canada plane carrying 76 people landed safely from Montreal before colliding with a firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots. Air traffic control audio captures the moments leading up to the deadly crash.
Content creator Stephen McCullagh was convicted of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally in December 2022, using a pre-recorded YouTube gaming stream as an elaborate alibi while he committed the brutal killing.