Europe Considers Social-Media Ban for Children Under 13
The European Commission president has proposed an EU-wide social-media ban for children under 13, alongside restricted accounts and stronger safety rules for teenagers.
Saudi–Houthi Fighting Intensifies Near Mecca and Red Sea Shipping Route
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca as fighting expands around Yemen and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb shipping route.
AI-Altered Sports Video Sparks Apology and a Warning About Synthetic Media
Arch Manning apologized after laughing about an altered video that falsely showed a coach slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
Sports Leagues Demand Protection From Bettors Who Threaten Players
Five major professional leagues and their players associations want threatening bettors permanently barred from legal gambling platforms.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Egyptian Support as Houthi Conflict Widens
Saudi Arabia is seeking diplomatic support from Egypt as Houthi attacks threaten regional cities, energy facilities and international shipping.
Promoters Dropped Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour After Political Comments
Ed Sheeran says promoters, not he personally, removed Macklemore from the tour after the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments.
Gates Foundation Commits $1 Billion to Narrow the AI Access Gap
A new $1 billion commitment will support artificial-intelligence tools for underserved communities, health care, education and agriculture.
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates as Inflation Persists
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate, but no decision is final until the central bank announces it.
Bodies Recovered in Gaza Raise New War-Crimes Concerns
The U.N. human-rights chief is calling for international access after hundreds of bodies were recovered beneath destroyed buildings in Gaza.
Six Dead and 129 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes
Rough weather is hampering the search for 129 people missing after a ferry capsized in Indonesia’s Java Sea.