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5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, its unclear whether Canada will - The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada's health minister won't say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate. Politics - | 4 hours ago

The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate.

CBC News - Politics - 20 minutes ago

Iran war piles pressure on Bangladeshi households, exporters

After suffering losses in his clothing business about a year and a half ago, Tariqul Islam turned to ride-sharing on his motorbike to make ends meet....

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 hour ago

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has unseated Viktor Orban — unpicking his network may prove a challenge.

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has pulled off what many thought impossible — toppling Viktor Orban. But unpicking the system built over Orban's 16-year rule could prove an even greater challenge.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran. This has sharply cut his income, making it hard to survive in Dhaka. …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 hours ago

Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Israel kills at least 24 people in Lebanon in one day as Tehran's response to US proposal to end the war is awaited.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Slavia Prague to ban fans for life over derby abandonment

Slavia Prague's chairman says the club will impose lifetime bans on fans who invaded the pitch when they were minutes from defeating city rivals Sparta and winning the league.

BBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Pakistan suicide attack kills 14 police officers, Taliban splinter group claims blast

The attack triggered an intense shootout, and some officers were killed in the exchange, while others died later after the building collapsed.

NBC News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Iran war live: Hormuz tensions simmer as Israel escalates attacks in Lebanon

Tehran warns against interference with commercial vessels

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Mangin, Barbosa banner Smart/MVP PH team to Asian Taekwondo Championships

MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Games veteran Kurt Barbosa and SEA Games champion Tachiana Keizha Mangin banner a strong 29-player SMART-MVPSF Philippine team that will see action in the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships on May 19-27, 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 

Manila Times - Sports - 6 hours ago

USF student charged in death of Bangladeshi students will receive death penalty if convicted

TAMPA -- Florida prosecutors are moving to execute the man accused of a double murder of two doctoral students -- a savage killing spree that only ended after the suspect turned to ChatGPT for tips...

New York Post - US News - 7 hours ago

Death toll climbs in Lebanon following Israeli strikes | Midday News Bulletin 10 May 2026

Death toll climbs to 17 in Lebanon following Israeli strikes; David Littleproud says Farrer result a ‘flogging’ for Coalition; and in football, Bayern Munich defeat Wolfsburg 1-0 in the German League.

SBS - World - 9 hours ago

Iran war updates: Israel kills 24 in Lebanon as US awaits Tehran's reply

These were the updates from US-Israel war on Iran and Israel's attacks on Lebanon from Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama Makes Champions League Prediction For Arsenal vs PSG

Victor Wembanyama wants to win his own title in the NBA, but he has a prediction for the upcoming Champions League final.

Newsweek - Sports - 12 hours ago

Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule

Tisza party expected to roll back many of Orban’s far-right authoritarian policies

The Globe and Mail - World - 13 hours ago

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says

The latest strikes threaten a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been in effect for three weeks.

SBS - World - 13 hours ago

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Lebanon

Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people, and strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 13 others dead.

Los Angeles Times - World - 15 hours ago

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 -- Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

BBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 -- Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month. -- Middle East

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

BBC News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday (May 9), Lebanon's health ministry said. The Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah militants in the town, accusing them of planning attacks against Isr

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Bahamas-bound cruise ships to face temporary alcohol ban

Royal Caribbean guests who booked May 12 passes for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will get a 50 percent onboard credit refund

Independent UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Betty Broderick, convicted in infamous killing of husband and his new young wife, dies at 78

Elisabeth “Betty” Broderick, who infamously murdered her ex-husband and his new wife while the newlywed couple slept in their bed in 1989, has died at 78 while serving a life sentence.

New York Post - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Bruins and Celtics bowed out of the playoffs, but NESN and NBCSB enjoy banner ratings for respective seasons

The numbers were all good for NESN's Bruins linear broadcasts and streams. For the Celtics, NBCSB showed Nielsen gains but the numbers were a bit murkier.

Boston Globe - Sports - 19 hours ago

Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries -- More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found. -- May 8

More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.

CBS News - World - 20 hours ago

Largest study yet of school cellphone bans finds mixed results

The study compiled data from Yondr, a California startup that makes lockable pouches for schools, businesses and entertainment venues.

NBC News - Technology - 22 hours ago

Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume father's body in West Bank

Under military protection, settlers threw stones as a grieving family was forced to remove their father’s remains for reburial elsewhere

Middle East Eye - World - 22 hours ago

'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7

Louis Baudoin Laarman Nablus, Palestinian Territories: Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing roo...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country’s most popular abortion method, but California’s network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 1 day ago

Betty Broderick, who murdered her ex husband and his new wife, dies in prison

Betty Broderick, widely known for murdering her husband and his new wife in 1989, has died while serving a life sentence. She was 78. Broderick, whose real name is Elizabeth A. Broderick, died on...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs

San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

Day in Photos: UFO Files Declassified, WWII Victory Commemoration, and Albanian Riot

A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Major crypto bill set to get first vote May 14 in Senate Banking

The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Major crypto bill slated for May 14 Senate Banking Committee vote

The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Bipartisan Legislation Announced to Ban Chinese Vehicles From American Roads

Congress is pushing to ban Chinese vehicles, warning these ‘rolling data collection devices’ threaten national security and American manufacturing.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

FIFA waives one-game bans for Otamendi and Caicedo at World Cup

Following amnesty for Ronaldo, two more players have disciplinary suspensions waived

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Deadly Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon

Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched fresh strikes across southern Lebanon on Friday, killing 10 people and wounding several others, according to local...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Cruise passengers bound for Bahamas face 1-day alcohol ban

ORLANDO, Fla. — Passengers sailing on Royal Caribbean and other Bahamas-bound cruises next week can’t drink alcohol on Tuesday due to a one-day ban on “intoxicating liquor.”

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

Israeli strikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel -- News -- - -- World

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people Friday, while the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group fired rockets on northern Israel without inflicting any casualties.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Germany: Hostages freed at bank after suspect flees scene

A siege is over after at least one armed suspect intercepted a cash transport service in a western German town and took bank employees hostage. The suspected perpetrator remains at large.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russian banned from ex-Soviet state's parliament

The Moldovan opposition has harshly criticized new rules restricting the use of Russian in the parliament, pushed through by President Maia Sandu’s pro-EU PAS party

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Bank robber escapes after hours-long hostage standoff in Germany

German police launched a manhunt Friday after at least one bank robbery suspect escaped following a lengthy standoff that ended with special forces...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries -- More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.

More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World Bank Warns Oil Demand Destruction Is Spreading Globally Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

The World Bank described the Strait of Hormuz disruption as ’the largest energy supply shock on record.’

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

INIU Pocket Rocket P50 Review: The Smallest 45W Power Bank, Engineered to Disappear

We lab-test the INIU Pocket Rocket P50 — the smallest 45W 10,000mAh power bank. Full teardown, thermal analysis, and real‑world fast‑charging data for iPhone, Samsung, and more.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

ADIB Expands Global Market Access as First UAE Bank on ADX's Tabadul Platform

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, rang the market-opening bell at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to mark its

Albawaba - Business - 2 days ago

Capital One sued as customers claim bank unlawfully seized earned rewards points and cashback

Capital One is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the bank of unlawfully cancelling customer credit card rewards after closing accounts. The legal complaint was filed on 7 May in the US...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Norway's central bank raises rates to curb inflation; European stocks dip

London's FTSE 100 and France's Cac 40 each look set to open 0.1% higher, according to IG data. Germany's Dax is on course to open flat.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

House prices are in decline. Is there a reason for the Albanese government to flat-out break a promise?

Labor enjoys a heroically dominant parliamentary position and the Coalition is in disarray. But the government has clearly detected an even bigger shift in the mood and hopes of the electorate.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Israel And Lebanon Set To Have Third Round Of Talks Next Week

Israel and Lebanon are set to have a third round of talks in the U.S. next week, officials with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

AI Nightmare: Scammer Tricks Grok and 'Bankr' AI Bot into $200K Crypto Transfer Using Morse Code

A social media user successfully manipulated Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into helping him scam a second AI chatbot into transferring $200,000 worth of cryptocurrency by sending hidden instructions encoded in Morse code.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Revealed: The five high street banks with the most customer complaints

In total banks paid out £236.2m to complainants, with the average pay-out totalling £215

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Most Canadians want social media, AI chatbot ban for kids under 16, poll indicates

More than two-thirds of Canadians support banning access to social media and AI chatbots for children under 16, a new poll indicates.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

SoftBank shares surge over 18% as Japan tech-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

Ex-bank employee admits defrauding vulnerable senior customer

A former relationship manager at Santander bank admitted to defrauding a vulnerable 78-year-old customer of over $125,000, the Justice Department said.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Pope Leo called his bank to change his address and phone number; they hung up on him

“‘Would it matter to you if I told you I’m Pope Leo?’” the pope asked his bank, according to the Rev. Tom McCarthy, a longtime friend of the Chicago-born pontiff.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 3 days ago

Jane Fonda leads tributes to ex-husband and CNN founder Ted Turner

The award-winning actress paid tribute to her ‘dearest Ted’ in an emotional essay on Instagram.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Meta removes Bangladeshi community archivists' pages through false copyright claims

Coordinated false copyright claims targeted Bangladeshi archivists, journalists, and activists, exploiting Meta’s reporting system to remove evidence of abuses, disrupt documentation efforts, and undermine accountability linked to July 2024 uprising.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 days ago

Ban on Cellphones in Schools Produces Mixed Results, Study Finds

With substantial reduction in use, researchers found little or no impact on test scores, attendance, and engagement in class.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Arsenal's win over Atleti sparked 'record broadband traffic spike'

Peak downstream traffic was up 17% on an average Tuesday evening, making it the highest traffic event ever recorded on Virgin Media’s broadband network

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

'Absolute Disgrace' — Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square

Australian vowels and slam bans on World Cup screening. Football players, fans, and officials in Australia have criticized the ban on World Cup match screenings at Melbourne’s Federation...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

The Music Quiz: Which Irish newspaper might remind you of the 1970s rock band Wishbone Ash?

Plus: US country singer Kacey Musgraves performed which song by SZA on BBC1’s Live Lounge?

Irish Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

City Council committee backs banning sweepstakes machines over Mayor Johnson's objections

The License Committee approved the ban by voice vote to eliminate competition for newly legalized video gambling terminals — another defeat for Mayor Brandon Johnson at the hands of an emboldened City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Bay Area banker wants to swap his $8M estate for AI company stock

Storm Duncan is offering his Mill Valley home and 11-acre property, valued at nearly $9 million total, in exchange for pre-IPO Anthropic AI shares.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry

The FTSE 100 closed down 144.82 points, 1.4%, at 10,219.11.

Evening Standard - Business - 4 days ago

Dover Days starts slow before ending first day with a bang

The 93rd annual Dover Days Festival started slow with a great deal of preparations and setup before bursting into fireworks on Friday night. The festival continues all day Satuday with a parade, …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

How Lebanon's leaders are enabling Israel's war on their own country

By adopting a US State Department memo and entering asymmetrical talks, Beirut has enlisted in Israel's counter-resistance project and ethnic cleansing of the south

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

EU 'not competitive' – Belgian central bank chief

The EU is “not competitive” globally as high energy costs weigh on the bloc’s industry, Belgian central bank chief Pierre Wunsch warns

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

Education -- School cell phone bans may boost student well-being-but not test scores, new study suggests

Banning cell phones in schools has been touted as a silver bullet for poor test scores and low student well-being and attendance, but new research suggests the results are more mixed

Scientific American - Technology - 5 days ago

Nissan Abandons American EV Production Plans, Shifts Focus to Truck Manufacturing

Nissan has officially canceled its plans to manufacture electric vehicles at its Mississippi assembly plant, opting instead to produce a lineup of body-on-frame trucks and SUVs.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war

Resolving the conflict in Lebanon necessitates taking into account its long history and new geopolitical realities.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

Illinois' proposed school cellphone ban doesn't go far enough

There's proof that bell-to-bell cellphone bans work. Also, King Charles III speech, JD Vance's reaction to the speech, Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel and the Sox' Munetaka Murakami.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

Shakira performs free concert to a crowd of 2 million on Brazil's Copacabana Beach -- -

Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city's mayor said drew two million people to one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.

CBC News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

New Banksy statue appears in London -- Jeff Lee -- News

The anonymous street artist took credit on social media for a larger-than-life statue of a suited man walking off a plinth with a flag covering his face.

CBC News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Perez's 'banana bill' passes House, allowing childcare providers to prepare, serve fresh produce

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, is celebrating a personal win this week after the House agreed Wednesday to pass the Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act championed by Perez sin

The Columbian - Politics - 7 days ago

Row over Starmer's call to ban some pro-Palestine protests

The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Spirit airlines sinks during bankruptcy rescue amid Iran war fallout

ALBAWABA - Rising jet fuel prices have caused Spirit Airlines to give up on its recovery plan and start shutting down after failing to get a last-minute

Albawaba - Business - 7 days ago

Pro-Palestine coalition condemns Starmer for suggesting ban on marches

UK prime minister accused of 'belittling antisemitism' as Palestine Solidarity Campaign says Nakba Day march will go ahead

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

I Was Widowed at 31 After My Husband Took His Life—There Was No Warning

"My husband had the ability to put everyone else at ease, I never could have guessed just how much he was struggling mentally."

Newsweek - Health - 8 days ago

Hyperoptic promo codes for May – the best broadband deals

Get up to 25 per cent off with Hyperoptic discount codes

Independent UK - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Meta cuts contractors who reported seeing Ray-Ban Meta users have sex

Meta said the Kenyan workers didn't "meet our standards."

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones

Beijing's citywide ban restricts the sale, transport, and storage of drones.

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

Independent UK - Business - 9 days ago

Will Europe's central banks hike interest rates this week? Policymakers meet

The European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to hold their nerve and stand pat on rates this month.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank

Middle East war sparks record energy supply shock, fueling inflation and threatening global economic growth, World Bank warns

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Bank of Canada set to keep interest rate unchanged as oil prices push inflation higher

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent when it announces its latest decision. The central bank will also release its updated economic outlook in...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

Why urban birds fear women more than men: Scientists puzzled by new study

Urban birds are showing gender-based fear responses in a new yet surprising research study. According to researchers, the birds could identify someone's gender and men get more leverage coming...

International The News - Technology - 10 days ago

Social media, AI chatbot ban for youth is on the way, Manitoba Premier says

Wab Kinew says platforms contribute to anxiety, depression and are doing ‘awful things’ to children

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

Lancaster County bankruptcies: April 26, 2026

Here is a list of Lancaster County bankruptcies recorded in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Reading, April 14-20.

Lancaster Online - Business - 13 days ago

Bosnian rock band Dubioza Kolektiv satirizes blind trust in artificial intelligence

Known for blending humor, political commentary, and catchy rhythms, this internationally popular band continues its tradition of addressing contemporary issues through satire.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Spurs beat Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.

The Columbian - Sports - 15 days ago

RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads

A ban on TV junk food ads would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers.

CNBC - Health - 17 days ago

Recall reannounced for power banks after charger causes fire on plane, death to 75-year-old woman

Federal regulators reannounced a recall of 429,000 Casely MagSafe power banks after a woman's death and a fire on a plane from overheating chargers.

Fox News - Business - 18 days ago

'When the killer cooks': Viral image shows Israeli soldier cooking in southern Lebanese home

Lebanese journalist says picture of Israeli female soldier in Bint Jbeil home is 'insult to people’s memory and dignity'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Central bankers and policymakers warn of global risks as Iran war drags on

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC - World - 20 days ago

Government has carried out no modelling on under-16 social media ban impacts

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology said it has not done any modelling analysis in key areas such as mental health.

Evening Standard - Technology - 21 days ago

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war, labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

CNBC - Business - 22 days ago

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. The president made the announcement on social media and said the truce would begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 23 days ago

Hezbollah's leader urges Lebanon to walk away from Israel talks

Hezbollah’s leader Naim Kassem said the Lebanese government should walk away from direct negotiations with Israel

Evening Standard - World - 26 days ago

Exclusive: What the Lebanese government wants from talks with Israel

Nawaf Salam and Joseph Aoun are trying to keep Lebanon safe while decoupling their country from Iran. Will Israel let them?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 29 days ago

Israel's war on Lebanon: What exactly is the 'Dahieh Doctrine'?

The military strategy, named after a suburban area south of Beirut, has been condemned for targeting civilians and infrastructure in Gaza

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Are you due £40 compensation from your bank? | Money newsletter

Money tips straight to your inbox? Look no further. Each week, subscribers get an exclusive look at the kind of content that goes into our award-winning Money blog. This coming Thursday, we have a tip on online deliveries.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

There are calls for more drilling to take place as the UK deals with the energy price shock from the Middle East war. The UK government has not ruled out approving the field.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

How artificial intelligence and synthetic reality shaped Bangladesh's 2026 election

An analysis of seventy-two pieces of AI-generated content, showed that AI was a powerful political weapon, and was used to manufacture false narratives and shape electoral outcomes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Will Macron get his way on social media ban?

The French Senate will vote on a social media ban for under-15s. The legislation has already been backed by the National Assembly and Emmanuel Macron, who wants it ready for when children go back to school in September.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Lebanon doctors say Israel is repeating Gaza's 'scorched earth policy'

The Israeli military says Hezbollah is hiding among civilian structures and using ambulances to transport military equipment but has provided no evidence.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Crypto Trading Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy Following Liquidity Crunch

The Illinois-based company had suspended deposit and withdrawal activity for customers last month.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

Concerns grow as Jamaica ends Cuban medical programme

Terminating the decades-old programme that brought hundreds of Cuban medical personnel to its shores is an unusual move, especially for a programme that had been running smoothly for 50 years.

Global Voices - Health - 1 month ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Stormont Education Minister 'sympathetic' to social media ban

Paul Givan said he supports the concerns behind such a ban but questioned how it could be enforced.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Sam Asghari Speaks Out After Her Arrest

Sam Asghari is calling on everyone to give Spears space.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s

From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Noise MagSafe Qi power bank review: A quiet little lifesaver -- At Rs 2,499, the Noise MagSafe Qi power bank features an excellent design and delivers power-packed performance. It packs 10,000mAh battery, but is it worth the price? Let's find out in the review by Firstpost Tech.

At Rs 2,499, the Noise MagSafe Qi power bank features an excellent design and delivers power-packed performance. It packs 10,000mAh battery, but is it worth the price? Let’s find out in the review by Firstpost Tech.

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Stop trusting political parties to save urban America. It's time for us to rise and rebuild

A mental reset is required for our urban communities to break out of the cycle of dependency and embrace individual responsibility that drives American success stories.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Inside Bangladesh's Rohingya camps where fire continues to shape the existence of refugees

Between May 2018 and December 2025, 2,425 documented fires have struck the world’s largest refugee settlement in Southeast of Bangladesh, affecting over 100,000 Rohingya refugees and destroying more than 20,000 shelters.

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

A three-month consultation on whether to ban youth under-16s from using social media is being launched. The government will look at the options, such as a nationwide curfew, banning under-16s from using VPNs and potential restrictions of addictive features on social media apps.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The government is describing this as the "world's most ambitious consultation" and its results could bring about the biggest change to social media since Myspace went mainstream in the early noughties.

Sky News - Technology - 2 months ago

Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

Sky News - Weird - 2 months ago

Abandoned Welsh village where people came home to be told 'it's gone'

It was once home to more than 200 people.

WalesOnline - Weird - 2 months ago

iPhone 17 to get a big price drop, here's how you can buy it for Rs 74,999 -- Flipkart's Republic Day Sale makes Apple's latest flagship more affordable, with discounts and bank offers bringing the iPhone 17 down to Rs 74,999. Check the offer here.

Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale makes Apple’s latest flagship more affordable, with discounts and bank offers bringing the iPhone 17 down to Rs 74,999. Check the offer here.

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Ofcom reveals which UK broadband providers attracted the most complaints

The watchdog said its latest data covers the period from July to September last year.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Winter Olympics star banned by his own country as statement released addressing behaviour

French ice hockey player Pierre Crinon has been suspended by his national federation for the rest of the Winter Olympics following an on-ice altercation with Canada's Tom Wilson

WalesOnline - Sports - 2 months ago

Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder Of His Wife

The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife, Linda Stevenson.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

Pitching power: Unpacking the T20 Cricket World Cup crisis between Bangladesh and India

Bangladesh’s refusal to participate in 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup matches scheduled on Indian soil represents far more than a diplomatic standoff or a security dispute.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

Art captured by ideology: How the Taliban silenced Afghanistan's cinema industry

The first requirement is that the film’s script must initially be submitted to the Taliban, and after the film is completed, it must be reviewed again.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 3 months ago

2025 Lancaster-Lebanon High School League Football Review

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Lancaster Online - Sports - 5 months ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

This headband can make you fall asleep 74% faster by changing your brainwaves — does it work?

The Post tested out the groundbreaking sleep gadget, which the CEO described as "noise cancellation, but for the brain."

New York Post - Health - 7 months ago

Euroviews. Same game, different rules: Net zero without breaking the bank

Historically, Europe has been a cradle of innovation, pioneering many industrial and scientific breakthroughs. We have to restore this spirit, E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum writes.

Euronews - Business - 8 months ago

Lebanese composer, playwright, and political satirist Ziad Rahbani dies: The voice of a generation gone silent

For so many, Ziad Rahbani was the first taste of politics in a country and region plagued by wars, occupations, and sectarian violence.

Global Voices - World - 9 months ago

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history -- He's already making millions. He's worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

He’s already making millions. He’s worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

Boston Globe - Sports - 10 months ago

How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans

Asian crime syndicates’ online scams have reached industrial proportions, cheating victims around the world out of more than $44 billion a year. U.S. banks have been unable to stop them.

ProPublica - Technology - 10 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 10 months ago

IN FOCUS: Would you put your life savings in a digital bank?

Nearly two years on, digital banks in Singapore remain unprofitable. What will it take for them to succeed?

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 year ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

A Second Young Bank of America Employee Has Suddenly Died This Month

The two deaths are prompting renewed scrutiny of the long grueling hours young finance employees are expected to work.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 3 years ago