Sign in Subscribe

Afp Afp

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban, accusing the big tech companies on Tuesday of "failing to obey" the world-leading laws. Australia in December banned under-16s from a raft of the world'

'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy

'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy

The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the Pentagon on journalists covering the Defense Department. Judge Paul Friedman, in response to a lawsuit filed by the newspaper, ruled this month that new Pentagon policies regarding media access were unconstitutional

NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments

NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was sacked by the team on Monday after condemning the NBA's support for the LGBTQ community. A brief statement from the Bulls said the 24-year-old had been waived by the team for "conduct detrimental to the team." The decision

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war. European stocks rose but Wall Street's major indexes closed mostly lower

After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war." "I don't think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday "the best gift". Addressing fans in a video released on social media, the 58-year-old Canadian said her

Paychecks and passengers at US airports start moving

Paychecks and passengers at US airports start moving

Congestion at US airports is expected to ease this week after President Donald Trump ordered security officers be paid despite a partial government shutdown. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired on February 14 because of a budget standoff in Congress over controversial immigration enforcement operations carried out by