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Mykhailo Fedorov, who was sacked last month, has called for war-time elections.
19 Aug 2026,·49 mins
US Court hears claims that Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram.
US court hears claims that Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram.
Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
18 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Thirty US states claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children
A jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations
Jared Kushner held rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan in Egypt
17 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas on US-backed Gaza peace plan
A Palestinian official told BBC, Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya
Taliban restrictions have curtailed freedom of movement and social participation.
14 Aug 2026,·49 mins
It says its aim is to reverse the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
13 Aug 2026,·49 mins
The World Health Organisation warns the current strain is set to become the deadliest.
The aim is to dislodge a siege of a Palestinian village by Israel settlers.
240 people have so far died following Monday's 7.4-magniture earthquake.
12 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Rescue workers scramble to free survivors trapped after Monday's earthquake.
Colombian officials say 240 people have been killed in earthquake the country.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 130 people.
11 Aug 2026,·49 mins
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.
A state of emergency has been declared after largest earthquake in years.
Binyamin Netanyahu told his cabinet that the army would not withdraw from Gaza.
10 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Israeli Prime Minister has rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister has rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza.
The fine is for failing to warn the public about risks its platforms pose to children.
07 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Gianni Infantino received the backing of senior executives and apologised for mistakes
06 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made
Gianni Infantino received the backing of senior executives and apologised for mistakes.
