Meta Ads Promoting CSAM in India, Report Finds 84 Ads
A report by the Tech Transparency Project found that Meta ran 84 paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, despite government orders to remove such content. According to the BBC.
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9/11 Agony Still ‘Constantly on My Mind’ for Bereaved
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, families of the victims continue to grapple with unresolved grief and a delayed legal process, according to BBC.
US Slaps Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol, Motorbikes
The US is banning a slew of Canadian products, including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, as its neighbour's retaliatory tariffs on American goods come into force, according to BBC.
UK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift says Albanese
The UK has announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, calling them illegal and accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing in parts of the occupied West Bank, according to the source.
British-Israeli Tensions Hit Decades Low Amid New Trade Ban
British-Israeli relations have reached their lowest point in decades, according to Paul Adams, as the UK and 11 other countries imposed a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
UK Announces Sanctions on West Bank Settlements as Tensions Rise
The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians by settlers, according to the BBC.
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit a TV channel building in Kyiv, killing five people and sparking fires across the city, as Germany and the U.S. announced plans to send five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens
A wave of Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia has injured at least 73 people, including women and children, according to Saudi government reports. The attacks targeted civilian and economic sites as the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate.
Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
Kenya’s government has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants, including 16,000 Burundians, after reports of harassment and violence following a crackdown on foreign-run businesses. According to Al Jazeera.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Respond to Houthi Attacks on Energy Sites
Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with drones and missiles, injuring 73 people, according to Saudi authorities. The attacks have caused fires at oil facilities and a temporary halt in operations.
British Widow Faces Deportation from Sweden After 22 Years
A 78-year-old British widow is struggling to eat or sleep as the Swedish government threatens to deport her over a late post-Brexit residence application, according to the BBC.
Carney Says Trade War ‘Will Come at a Cost’
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's shift away from the US as its largest trading partner 'will come at a cost' as retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect. Canada's levies apply to nearly C$28bn in products and range up to 50%.
At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
At least two people were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia launched a 'complex' assault using cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and drones, according to ABC News.
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
Canada has begun imposing retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on U.S. goods, mirroring the U.S. 25% tax on Canadian vehicles and 50% taxes on dairy and other products, according to BBC.
Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Nathan Fielder Uncovers 11-Year Sentence
A new documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, titled You Can See Everything, explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes in the days leading up to her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding Theranos investors.