Psychologist Candice Odgers has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years. She fears the current debate around smartphones obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult caregivers The quickest way to make being online safer for children and ...
Day: July 16, 2026
‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children
Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity When Fatima Muhammad was told to drown her infant son or abandon him in the forest to die, she brushed off the ludicrous suggestions ...
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikesIran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks. ...
‘No regrets’ – Tuchel on England’s defeat by Argentina‘No regrets’ – Tuchel on England’s defeat by Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team “got too passive” after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium. ...
Argentina face action over Falklands bannerArgentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. ...
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect ‘vital’ UK supplyBritish Steel taken into public ownership to protect ‘vital’ UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. ...
Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concernsOfcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being “safe enough” for children. ...
New monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forestNew monkey species with orange lips found ‘hiding’ in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe “amazing feeling” to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. ...
Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking softwareMoroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets A former member of Morocco’s domestic intelligence service has helped to provide an unprecedented insight into how the north African state used hacking software – including Pegasus spyware – to target journalists, human rights defenders, ...
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it ‘better behave’US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it ‘better behave’
US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will “finish off” Iran. ...