Canadian wildfires are sending thick plumes of smoke across New York and Chicago. The smoke is degrading air quality and leaving streets empty in parts of North America. Photos show the cities under the cloud of wildfire smoke.
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Hunger strikes have played a lasting role in Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk. The article asks whether this form of protest can still influence political change in India. It connects Wangchuk’s action with the country’s longer history of hunger strikes. The central question is whether such a protest retains its political power today.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 22:21
News broke on the evening of July 15 that Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov would be removed from the post he had held since January. The Verkhovna Rada has not yet formally approved the dismissal. Fedorov confirmed the development and said at a press conference that he had clashed with Ukraine’s commander in chief, Oleksandr Syrsky. Protests then took place in cities across Ukraine, with demonstrators demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement and Syrsky’s removal. People in Ukraine and abroad have continued reacting to the ouster.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 22:04
Ukraine’s 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was forced to resign as part of a sweeping government reshuffle. His removal has revealed competing visions within the country’s civilian and military leadership. The dispute centers on how best to hold back the Russian advance. Fedorov’s fall also reflects the consequences of his rivalry with a top general.
In an era of rising prices, a bakery in a residential neighborhood of Fukuoka sells cream puffs for just 50 yen and éclairs for 60 yen.\nThe family-run shop, called Yaoki, has spent 56 years making bread and Western-style sweets by hand while keeping prices low.\nIts operators are 85 and 68 years old.\nThe feature looks at the force that keeps them working through hardship, including long overnight shifts, while preserving the shop’s unchanged warmth.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-16 22:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Wang Huning in Pyongyang. Wang is described as China’s fourth-highest-ranked official. The meeting was reported on Friday by the state-run Korean Central News Agency. The encounter marks contact between senior leaders from North Korea and China.
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Daiki Sete won a newcomer award as a scriptwriter at the age of 40. Yet he continues working part-time in everyday life. He speaks about the real distress of being unable to abandon his dream, and why the award left him with mixed feelings.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-16 21:30
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the briefing podium on Thursday with little fanfare. It was her first full briefing for reporters since she began maternity leave at the end of April. Her appearance marked a return to the regular White House press routine. The briefing brought her back before journalists after the extended absence.
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The US Senate has not set a deadline for considering a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia, Axios reports. The legislation has at least 61 co-sponsors. According to the portal, that level of support is sufficient for the bill to pass. No date for Senate consideration has been announced.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 20:58
Nichirei, a major company in refrigerated and low-temperature logistics, has suffered unauthorized access, with effects spreading to KFC, Kura Sushi and Aeon. On July 14, Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan said on its official website that individual outlets could face shortages of some products, restricted menus and shorter operating hours. Stores might also suspend operations depending on ingredient inventories. Questions remain over whether the damage will expand and persist.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 20:50
Fars reports that the United States struck Bandar Khomeini and destroyed a bridge. According to the outlet, road services are working to organize a detour route. The report provides no further details about the strike or the damage beyond the bridge’s destruction.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-16 20:46
Netflix says roughly 300 titles available on its platform have used generative AI. Most of those uses took place during post-production, according to the streaming company’s second-quarter earnings report released Thursday. Netflix said it is increasingly relying on the tools to produce higher-quality output more quickly and at lower cost. The company also offered several examples of how the technology was used.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 20:29
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military personnel aged 30 and older will be tested for testosterone deficiency during annual health screenings. He argued that testosterone levels often naturally decline with age and described this as well-established science. Hegseth shared the announcement in a video posted on X, alongside the phrase “The High-T Department of War.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-07-16 20:24
After Bashar al-Assad fell in 2024, Syria severed ties with some of its former allies. At the same time, it began reshaping its relationship with Russia. The shift reflects a broader adjustment in Syria’s foreign relations. Russia remains a central focus of that redefinition.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 20:21
Explosions were heard in the Iranian city of Bushehr, according to an agency report. The report offers no additional information about what happened. The cause of the explosions, their scale and any possible consequences remain unspecified. No further details were provided in the brief account.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 20:10
Japan’s Diet is set to reach the end of its session on the 17th. A revision to the Imperial House Law, aimed at securing the number of imperial family members, is expected to pass. The ruling parties plan to extend the session and work to ensure passage of remaining bills, including legislation related to the “second capital” concept.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 20:08
Sports betting company DraftKings sued Philadelphia on Thursday. The company is seeking to block the city from enforcing a local consumer protection law. The lawsuit followed DraftKings receiving a subpoena connected to an investigation into the company. The case challenges Philadelphia’s enforcement of the local measure.
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Drones appeared over Chongqing, illuminating the sky in a striking display. The brief scene centers on the aerial lights visible above the city. No further details are provided about the occasion or the technology involved.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-16 19:49
AFP News AgencyMultiple explosions tore through Bandar Abbas in Iran, according to an agency report. The report offered no further details about what happened. It did not identify the cause, specify the locations involved or provide information about casualties. The incident was reported without additional explanation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 19:13
Kalshi says users betting on what Donald Trump would say in speeches may have faced unusually strong competition. ABC News reports that federal investigators believe Gabriel Perez, Trump’s teleprompter operator since 2016, used inside information to place bets on Kalshi. The prediction market lets users wager on Trump’s expected remarks. The reported allegations center on possible insider trading involving information connected to the president’s speeches.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 18:43
Shares in Russia’s state gas giant Gazprom fell 5% on the Moscow Exchange. The stock reached 83.98 rubles on July 16. That level marked an all-time low for the company’s shares. The decline was measured against the previous session’s closing price.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 18:29
Sanctioned Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev says officers from Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Main Intelligence Directorate organized an attempt on his life in Monaco. His allegation directly targets members of Ukraine’s military intelligence establishment. Yermolaiev presents the incident as an effort to kill him. The claim is attributed to the businessman himself, without further characterization in the report.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 18:17
Argentina or Spain will lift the World Cup. Pre-tournament concerns are receding as a record number of fans turn out to cheer the matches. Regardless of which team ultimately wins the trophy, FIFA is portrayed as the enduring winner of the tournament.
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Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal. England’s poor defensive tactics were identified as one factor behind the result. Lionel Messi’s enduring brilliance and Argentina’s self-belief were also presented as key reasons for the comeback win. The match analysis focuses on Tuchel, Messi and the contrasting performances of the two teams.
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a dramatic comeback victory over England. The late turnaround sent Argentina through to the World Cup final. Spain will be the opponent in the decisive match. England were left out of the final after the surprising result, while Argentina moved closer to a chance at the title.
Keeping floors clean can feel like an endless household task. Ecovacs’ Deebot X11 is intended to ease that burden by combining robot vacuuming and mopping in one device. The hybrid cleaner is currently available for $699 at Amazon and through Ecovacs directly. That price represents a $400 discount and marks a new low for the product.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 17:57
Massive wildfires are burning across the world amid unprecedented heatwaves. Their smoke is spreading a pungent haze over millions of people. The haze contains noxious gases and particulate matter. Exposure to these pollutants poses serious risks to human health.
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A Japanese government and private-sector project to develop domestic AI infrastructure plans to deploy next-generation AI servers equipped with more than 27,500 Nvidia Rubin graphics processors. The initiative is intended to secure computing resources and advance Japan’s domestic AI capabilities. The SoftBank-led Noetra alliance, funded by 44 companies, will build a large data center for the project.
TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 17:17
A fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers, killing 11 people. Nineteen others were injured in the blaze. The incident caused casualties at the facility, while no cause was given. The report identifies the site as an orphanage in Algeria’s capital.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 16:56
Finnish politician Armando Mema said that transferring additional funds to Kyiv is fueling escalation with Russia. He claimed that Ukraine has been placed under no limits in using the drones. According to Mema, the drones can be used without regard to international law. His statement links extra financial support and unrestricted drone use to a worsening confrontation with Russia. The remarks present the support as contributing to escalation rather than constraining Ukraine’s conduct.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 16:54
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said shipments of GEnx engines for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner have risen sharply. His remarks push back against concerns that delays in engine deliveries could hinder Boeing’s planned increase in production. The company says the stronger shipment pace is helping support the 787 production ramp-up.
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Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Italy’s motorway operator Autostrade per l’Italia, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison over the 2018 collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge. The court imposed the longest sentence in the case. Thirty-two people were convicted in total over the disaster, which killed 43 people. The verdict was delivered on Thursday in a quiet courtroom in Genoa.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 16:25
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle’s latest film, “Ink,” will open the 2026 Venice Film Festival. The drama focuses on Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of the British tabloid newspaper The Sun. Festival organizers announced the opening selection on Thursday.
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Several witnesses are scheduled to testify Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The hearing will address whether Todd Blanche should be confirmed as the United States attorney general. Blanche’s route to confirmation is described as razor-thin. Senators will consider the testimony as they weigh his nomination.
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Iermolaiev has accused Ukrainian intelligence officers of attempting to kill him in Monaco. Ukrainian authorities said an employee of the HUR had been charged with murdering Anastasia Berezovska. The same employee was also investigated as a suspect in the attempted assassination of Iermolaiev, according to the authorities. The allegations place the intelligence employee at the center of both investigations.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 15:37
Alexander Stepanov said a manageable structure is taking shape from the regional segment of NATO countries. He described these states as being on the front line of military-political and technical pressure against Russia. According to the expert, Ukraine will lead the proxy alliance. Its purpose will include adopting and applying experience gained from drone use.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 15:37
AFP News AgencyApple could bring an OLED display to the iPad Mini as soon as October, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The change would represent the tablet’s biggest refresh since its redesign in 2021. Rumors about an OLED iPad Mini have circulated for months. Gurman also reported last year that the device would receive another upgrade. The expected refresh comes as iPad Mini prices continue to rise.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 15:04
The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo at a pace exceeding every previous outbreak. More than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths have been recorded in only two months. Health officials say containment is being hindered by the absence of an approved vaccine for this strain and by continuing conflict in the country. The warning underscores the speed and difficulty of the epidemic’s spread.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-07-16 15:02
AFP News AgencyThe Trump administration took steps on Thursday to tighten how long visas may last for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. A government notice set out the planned change. The move affects people coming to the United States for study, cultural exchange or journalism. The administration’s action would revise the duration rules for those visas.
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Smoke from wildfires in south-central Canada and parts of Minnesota is moving across the United States. Air quality alerts have been issued in more than 20 states, affecting millions of Americans from Minnesota to New York, while authorities urge people to stay indoors. Unhealthy conditions are expected to persist this week. Smoke from more than 180 active fires in northern Ontario briefly left Toronto with air quality ranked among the worst in the world, before haze spread across several US states.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-16 14:49
As a heatwave sweeps Europe, more travelers are looking to China for relief from extreme summer temperatures. The country’s appeal is linked to expanding forests, cooler highland terrain and cities such as Liupanshui and Dali, where summer tourism and nighttime markets have become major attractions.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 14:35
Poland plans to establish a regime described as a “pre-war state,” according to a news portal. Under the proposed arrangement, the country could begin deploying troops and receive allied forces. It would also be able to prepare infrastructure for possible military operations. The report presents the measure as a framework for military readiness before any such operations occur.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 14:23
AFP News AgencyFar-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich has been transferred to a men’s prison in Germany. The move followed her extradition from the Czech Republic. Authorities said they considered the safety of prisoners at a women’s facility when deciding where she should be held. The case has drawn attention to the prison placement of the gender-switch neo-Nazi figure.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 14:11
Senior Russian and Chinese diplomats said Serbia could develop into a key transport hub linking Eurasia. They argued that modern corridors running across the continent serve the interests of a broad range of nations. Balkan countries were specifically included among those that could benefit. Their remarks highlighted the wider regional relevance of improved transport connectivity.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 14:04
Tajikistan imported nearly 600,000 metric tons of petroleum products during the first half of 2026. More than 90% of those imports came from Russia. The figures show Russia supplying the overwhelming majority of Tajikistan’s oil products in the reporting period. The trade data highlights the countries’ strong import connection in this sector.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 13:37
The United States and Iran continued exchanging attacks for a sixth consecutive day on July 16. Their fighting centered on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while mediator Pakistan urged both sides to return to negotiations. The United States also maintained a blockade of Iranian ports. The renewed conflict came one month after a preliminary agreement had been signed with the stated aim of ending the war. Iran’s government said renewed US attacks since last week had killed at least 30 people in Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-07-16 13:28
The United States says it has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iranian targets, seeking to reduce Tehran’s ability to threaten ships using the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with attacks on US allies in the region, while explosions were reported in Tehran and other cities. The US military also said it struck and disabled a tanker in the strait. Iran’s chief negotiator warned that Tehran would have no reason to honor its understanding with Washington if it gained no benefit from it.
Large managers are taking trade ideas from smaller competitors. The strategy is being used to power a multibillion-dollar profit machine. The item presents this as a way for giant firms to turn smaller rivals’ ideas into substantial earnings. It highlights the scale of the resulting business without identifying the firms involved.
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1Password has introduced a browser integration built for Claude. With a user’s authorization, Anthropic’s chatbot can access stored security credentials, including usernames and passwords. The feature lets Claude handle multi-step tasks on a user’s behalf, such as booking travel or managing online accounts. Users no longer need to enter their login details manually for those tasks.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 13:00
The European Union’s top court has upheld a Spanish law granting amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the independence referendum. The arrangement enabled Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to remain in office in 2023. It also triggered major protests by opposition parties. The ruling therefore reinforces a measure that has remained at the center of Spain’s political dispute over Catalonia and the government’s parliamentary survival.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-16 12:50
The next meeting of the OPEC+ ministerial monitoring committee is scheduled for August 2. Meetings of the committee are held every two months.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 12:48
AFP News AgencyFrench lawmakers adopted a bill on July 19 that would establish a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. The measure follows an intense ethical and political debate. It would allow patients with incurable, life-threatening conditions to request lethal medication under strict medical supervision. The bill will now go before the constitutional court, which has up to one month to approve it.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-07-16 12:39
Visa and Mastercard cards are effectively no longer present in the Russian market. Dmitry Dubynin said the cards are vulnerable to physical wear and tear, while the security certificates embedded in their chips eventually expire. He added that these issues require the National Payment Card System to introduce additional technical solutions so the cards can continue functioning properly.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 12:25
Thousands of nurses in India hope to build careers in the United States. Their plans are slowed by visa backlogs that can last for years. At the same time, American healthcare providers are facing a growing shortage of workers. Recruiting from India is helping hospitals seek staff to fill that widening gap.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 11:59
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said Ukraine supports Turkey’s security initiatives in the Black Sea. He stressed that the war affects every sector. At the same time, Turkey advocates a focused and separate approach to the region’s security concerns. That approach would address the safety of navigation and the security of energy supplies as distinct priorities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 11:51
India’s customs authorities have joined the health ministry in challenging the Adani Group over nicotine pouches sold at airports. Customs argues that duty-free shops benefit only from tax advantages. It says those shops are not exempt from other regulatory requirements. The dispute therefore now involves a second government agency confronting the group over the products’ sale.
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The Kumagaya Local Meteorological Office issued a Level 4 heavy rain danger warning for Fukaya in Saitama Prefecture at 8:16 p.m. on the 16th. The risk of flooding in low-lying areas and rivers overflowing is extremely high. Residents are urged to remain on strict alert and take precautions against the danger.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 11:49
Payment-processing service Zentoshin has entered bankruptcy proceedings. Kinki Sangyo Credit Union, headquartered in Osaka, holds the largest claim among financial institutions, exceeding ¥12.4 billion. The credit union issued a message to its members and apologized for the series of developments.
NNHK NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 11:24
China’s drive to build a “Beautiful China” is reshaping urban life through more parks, green spaces and greenways that bring nature closer to residents. The growth of new-energy vehicles, charging infrastructure and public transport is also making low-carbon travel increasingly commonplace.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 11:10
AFP News AgencySergey Koretsky has been appointed Ukraine’s new prime minister. A total of 289 lawmakers supported the decision. The appointment was backed by the Ukrainian parliament.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 10:47
Sergii Koretskyi is Ukraine’s new prime minister. Trained as an engineer and economist, he had never previously held a government position. The appointment brings a figure without prior government experience into the country’s top government role.
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AFP News AgencyAmericans are portrayed as exhausted, with a $3,000 mattress cover offered as a possible answer. The item raises a simple question about the price of good sleep: how expensive does it really need to be?
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AFP News AgencyIranian Ambassador Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani says pressure and sanctions can no longer force Iran to make concessions. He argues that Iran has demonstrated its ability to defend its territorial integrity and national sovereignty, presenting those capabilities as evidence that external pressure is no longer sufficient to compel Tehran to yield.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 10:12
The International Organization for Migration and UNHCR say two boats left Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June. Most of those aboard were reportedly Rohingya passengers. The vessels are said to have capsized off Myanmar, prompting fears that more than 500 people have died. The reports point to a potentially very large loss of life at sea.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-16 09:51
The United Nations says two boats carrying Rohingya refugees departed in hazardous conditions and are believed to have capsized. More than 500 people are feared dead in the incident. The report comes amid years of dangerous sea crossings by thousands of Rohingya refugees seeking a route away from their plight.
The United States will begin imposing a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil later this month. The measure comes as an election in Brazil approaches. It is the first move in the Trump administration’s new tariff strategy. The action follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of the administration’s earlier tariff impositions.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-16 09:47
A stranded humpback whale on Germany’s Baltic coast became the focus of a daring rescue effort in April. For a short time, the mission appeared to unite a country troubled by political division and economic anxiety. The satirical play Timmy: Hope Dies Last turns the whale into a Jesus-like figure associated with both hope and grief. It suggests that the spectators, social-media influencers, politicians and millionaires who gathered at the seaside wanted more than to save Timmy. They wanted the whale to save them.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-07-16 09:40
After years spent searching and fighting through the courts, a judge has confirmed what Junaid Rashid had already come to believe: his father was dead. The death certificate for the disappeared man has reopened painful wounds in Kashmir. It also brings renewed attention to decades of denial surrounding his disappearance and the family’s long wait for an official acknowledgment.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 09:39
AFP News AgencyAFP News AgencySecurity Council official Yury Kokov says Russia’s calm progress toward its stated goals is angering its opponents. He noted that Russian military personnel remain confident in their capabilities. According to Kokov, they are diligently carrying out the tasks assigned to them. His remarks present the Russian side as assured about the progress of its military efforts and the performance of its personnel.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 08:53
A fire at a foster care home in Algeria has killed 11 people. Authorities say 19 others were injured in the incident.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-07-16 08:51
AFP News AgencyEurope’s top court has backed Italy’s communications authority in a dispute over gambling advertising on YouTube. The regulator fined Google, an Alphabet unit, €750,000 four years ago. The penalty is valued at $854,250. The court’s ruling leaves the Italian fine in place over advertising carried on Google’s video platform.
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AFP News AgencyA fire broke out at an orphanage on the outskirts of Algeria’s capital early Thursday. State media reported that 11 people were killed and 19 others injured. The incident occurred outside the capital, at a facility caring for children. The report described the casualties but gave no further details about the blaze.
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A fire at an orphanage outside Algiers killed at least 11 people and injured 19. Algeria’s civil defence authority announced the casualties on Thursday. The incident occurred at the facility near the capital. No cause for the fire or further information about those affected was provided.
Battlegroup Center has completed the formation and staffing of its new unmanned systems units. The development has enabled the group to carry out fire missions more efficiently. Those missions are aimed at destroying enemy personnel and equipment. No further operational details were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 08:20
Japanese households have raised their expectations for inflation, according to a quarterly survey by the central bank released on Thursday. The share expecting prices to increase over the coming year reached a record high. The findings strengthen the case for the Bank of Japan to pursue further interest-rate increases.
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A woman in her 60s is recovering after an eastern brown snake bit her in regional Australia. The roughly two-metre reptile became caught in her bicycle chain after she rode over it on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail near Burringbar. The trail is in Tweed Shire in northern New South Wales. Eastern brown snakes are described as among the most venomous snakes in the world. The incident was presented as a lucky escape for the cyclist.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-07-16 06:52
Gold prices fell on Thursday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East raised concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve could increase interest rates this year. Those rate-hike worries outweighed recent optimism that inflation pressures were easing. The conflict has therefore shifted market attention toward the possibility of tighter monetary policy. That change in expectations put downward pressure on gold.
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Thick smoke from wildfires in Ontario covered Toronto’s skyline on Wednesday. The city recorded air quality among the worst of all major cities worldwide. The smoke also drifted into the United States, prompting health warnings as officials cautioned about the polluted conditions.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-07-16 06:19
The Kyiv IndependentAFP News AgencyBritain’s media regulator has opened an investigation into TikTok’s UK operation. The probe will examine whether the company failed in the past, or is currently failing, to protect children from harmful content. Regulators said they want to understand the effectiveness of the platform’s child-safety measures. The inquiry focuses on TikTok’s responsibilities toward children using its service in Britain.
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The British government has brought British Steel into public ownership. It says the move is intended to protect the future of steel production in the United Kingdom. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Thursday. No further measures were described.
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The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.