EU wants Meta to extend US teen safety restrictions to Europe
The EU is pressing Meta to introduce the same protections for under-18s in Europe that it agreed to in a landmark US settlement, including screen-time limits and stronger parental controls on Facebook
World
france24.com
28.08.2026
US : Tate brothers remain in jail as judge delays bail decision
Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody in Miami after a federal judge declined to rule on their bail request as they fight extradition to the UK, where they face charges including rape, assaul
World
france24.com
28.08.2026
Iran's Hidden Weapon Leaves US Exposed to Catastrophic Attack
Through cyberwarfare, Iran "can turn a tactical disruption into outsized economic, psychological and political consequences."
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
The 9/11 Mastermind Was Named in Intel Report, Which Should’ve Alerted the CIA
Deadly KSM failure: Multiple reports cited the person recruiting terrorists to attack the U.S—but CIA and FBI looked elsewhere.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz be irrelevant. Energy experts disagree
Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.
World
npr.org
28.08.2026
US probes NATO allies over military support as it mulls further troop cuts
The U.S. will examine European defense spending and military access as part of its review of American forces in Europe, said deputy Pentagon chief Elbridge Colby.
Politics
politico.eu
28.08.2026
‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing
Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Iranian FM signals possible return to negotiations with U.S.
Azerbaijan
trend.az
28.08.2026
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died
World
npr.org
28.08.2026
US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh gears up for key Jackson Hole conference as inflation fears mount – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesToday is the second day of the Jackson Hole conference – here are the Fed chiefs arriving for di
Finance
theguardian.com
28.08.2026
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
Sky Sports' ultimate US Open tennis quiz! Test your knowledge
With the world's top players gearing up for the US Open, put your knowledge about one of the biggest events in tennis to the test!
Sport
skysports.com
28.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East
Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’
World
independent.co.uk
28.08.2026
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
World
aljazeera.com
28.08.2026
US Army funds nuclear microreactors for bases
The U.S. Army has signed agreements with five companies to develop, build, and operate compact nuclear power plants as part of the Janus program.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
28.08.2026
The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
28.08.2026
Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says U.S. not talking to Iran
Major combat operations have been paused for weeks but there has been little progress toward a wider peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.08.2026
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the NetherlandsIn October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistr
World
theguardian.com
28.08.2026
US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt
Pre-tax earnings hit highest level since after the second world war as employee remuneration slides
Finance
ft.com
28.08.2026
The cowboy clinics selling unproven longevity treatments
An FT investigation has found a thriving market for stem cell therapies in the US promising longer, healthier lives. Experts say such claims are dangerous
Finance
ft.com
28.08.2026