Australia doubled the maximum penalty imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the ban on under-16 users, as evidence grew that children are circumventing restrictions. Canberra introduced its first-in-the-world legislation in December, blocking all children from all major platforms. Since then, dozens of other countries have begun ...
How climate affects US-China competitionHow climate affects US-China competition
Extreme weather — and mitigation against it — will shape the future of competition between the US and China, two experts wrote in Foreign Affairs. The world’s two largest carbon emitters are at greater risk of climate change-fueled disaster that “threatens the physical foundations” of their power, including critical infrastructure, ...
Indonesian tech tycoon sentencedIndonesian tech tycoon sentenced
An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced a tech tycoon to 10 years in prison in a closely watched graft case. Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of ride-hailing and payments platform Gojek, was convicted on charges that he engaged in a quid pro quo when he purchased more than a million Google Chromebooks ...
US, Iran to hold indirect talks, complicating efforts to end conflictUS, Iran to hold indirect talks, complicating efforts to end conflict
US officials arrived in Qatar for talks on the Iran war, but will meet with mediators, not Iranian negotiators. The lack of direct talks further complicates efforts to find a lasting end to the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is determined to assert control over the ...
US stocks wrap up best quarter since 2020US stocks wrap up best quarter since 2020
US stock indexes on Tuesday closed out their best quarter since 2020, as strong corporate fundamentals outweighed lingering geopolitical risk. “The lesson of the first half of 2026 is that earnings matter more than just about anything, except for maybe interest rates,” an investor said. Chip stocks in particular soared ...
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses AdI Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad
Meta just released a new ad for its creeper glasses. In the video, Kylie Jenner, the new face of the glasses called Starfire, goes through a day-in-the-life style video from her point of view. Mostly, she’s led around her own house in a haze by various vendors and assistants. Kylie’s ...
France v Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – liveFrance v Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Will Wrap your eyeballs around Football Daily. France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe Continue reading… ...
Cue the fireworks: the 13 best early Fourth of July sales we found from Home Depot, REI and moreCue the fireworks: the 13 best early Fourth of July sales we found from Home Depot, REI and more
We hand-picked the best US deals in outdoor gear, travel and more on products we’ve actually tested ourselves ‘Mary Poppins bag’ and travel tin of salt: 21 products our writers always pack on a trip Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things ...
Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams returns against Maya Joint; Swiatek and Zverev battle through – liveWimbledon 2026: Serena Williams returns against Maya Joint; Swiatek and Zverev battle through – live
Updates from day two | Serena on her SW19 return Swan glides through but Boulter beaten | Email Katy Next no No 3: Alex de Minaur (5) v Roman Andres Burruchaga. Next on No 2: Otto Virtanen v Ben Shelton (4). Continue reading… ...
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenshipAmericans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court’s ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US. ...