Many nations are tightening rules that let children use online networks, reacting to worries about health and safety. Australia led the charge in December by outlawing platforms for anyone under 16, forcing giants like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to block younger users by the end of 2025. Co
A pregnant woman in Gila County, Arizona, was diagnosed with syphilis at the end of March. The disease can cause severe harm to a baby if untreated, including early delivery, miscarriage or serious birth defects. The only approved drug in the United States for treating pregnant patients is an inject
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑
A small European company, Nara Organics, has pulled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula from shelves across the country. The move comes after three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington fell ill with a rare but dangerous disease called infant botulism. The babies were between two and
The United States has proposed a new plan to boost production of key minerals by setting prices that would protect miners from cheap Chinese imports. The idea was first voiced in February by Vice President JD Vance and aims to help the West reduce its dependence on China for metals that power ele
Russia announced that it did not hit the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv during a recent night raid on military sites. The monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire after the heaviest Russian air assault on the capital in two weeks. Moscow said its strike targeted drone factorie
The former star striker of Iran’s national team says the sport should stay out of politics, especially as his country prepares to face its longtime rival in a global tournament. He speaks about the 1998 match that marked the first time Iran and the United States played each other in a World Cup,
A Cambodian opposition figure, Rong Chhun, has left the Supreme Court to a cheering crowd that hopes he will be freed from an incitement conviction. The 56‑year‑old adviser to the Nation Power Party was found guilty last year for speaking with villagers displaced by state construction. His sentence
A new contender is stepping into the ring to manage Venezuela’s massive debt talks. The investment bank Lazard has sent a late offer, aiming to replace the current adviser, Centerview Partners. The goal is to lower the fees while handling one of the biggest sovereign debt restructurings on record.
A group of Iranian‑American activists is planning a large demonstration outside the Los Angeles stadium where Iran will face New Zealand in its first World Cup match. They want to wave the old lion‑and‑sun flag, which Iran used before 1979, and urge the team to stop playing if the banners appear ins
