Meta reaches $17 billion settlement over teen social media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its…
Rebel groups in Colombia use social media to recruit children, rights group says
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children and using them…
New Zealand proposal would ban under-16s from using social media
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children…
Investing in Israel’s resilience: Parties must make out-of-home care a priority
As Israelis prepare to vote on October 27, the election campaign will naturally focus on security. But national…
Israeli airstrike on home in central Gaza kills a 4-year-old child and wounds five others
The strike in the town of Zawaida also wounded at least five other people, including a child, according…
TikTok agrees to $400M settlement with US Department of Justice
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging…
Spain’s Ceuta grapples with ongoing migrant crisis weeks after initial border rush
CEUTA, Spain (AP) — For weeks, migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta had gathered on a beach…
Belgium’s Prince Laurent recognizes car salesman Clément Vandenkerckhove as secret son
A Belgian car salesman became a prince after Prince Laurent formally acknowledged Clément Vandenkerckhove, 26, as his secret…
Palestinian children who lost limbs in the Israel-Hamas war learn to swim in Gaza, in photos
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian children who have lost limbs during the Israel-Hamas war since Oct.…
Lindsay Clancy’s mental illness led to tragedy, psychologist says
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate the “wrongfulness” of killing her three children because of her…
Prince Harry and Meghan will return to the UK with their family
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for…
Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools…