Science & Tech
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
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TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
FIREPOWER
FIREPOWER: From peacekeeping to preparedness – EU Military Committee marks 25 years
In today's edition: NATO Force Model, Ukraine deep strike, FCAS
Economy
US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia
The United States has denied any role in Norway’s decision to cancel a missile sale to Malaysia, saying it had supported the acquisition, after the dispute raised questions over Washington’s…
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE: No U-turn on Russian oil sanctions
In today's edition: Emissions Trading System, critical raw materials, cows
رياضة محلية
NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade – The Straits Times
NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade The Straits TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
The Hack
THE HACK: Commission side-eyes AI Act cheaters
In today's edition: Chips Act 2, push to probe scam ads, data centres sustainability
World
Hundreds of Italy’s historic private homes open for free this Sunday
Once a year, the owners of some of Italy's most beautiful historic homes, palazzi and gardens open their doors to the public, and this Sunday is your chance to visit.
Arsenal
The 10 numbers that sum up how Arsenal won the Premier League
Arsenal won the title thanks to defensive excellence, relentless consistency and exploiting fine marginsBy Opta AnalystArsenal have done it. Finally. After 22 years, they are champions of England once again.…
Music
‘People say there are no words, but there are thousands’: Liz Lawrence on making a new kind of grief album after her sister’s death
When her sibling died in an accident the singer-songwriter sought comfort in music. But after finding that the most celebrated records about loss were angry, loud and male, she set…
Pensions
All this talk about ‘difficult’ cuts, yet the largest part of Britain’s welfare bill is never mentioned. Why? | Zoe Williams
Pensioners vote and young people don’t, so the truism goes. That’s no longer any reason to avoid dealing with the triple lockNothing makes you feel more like a de-developing nation…
رياضة محلية
Fight Like a Girl: how boxing helped Clarck Ntambwe rebuild a broken life
Matthew Leutwyler’s film shows how the DRC fighter was inspired by trainer Kibomango after the death of her father“Clarck Ntambwe originally turned to boxing and went to the gym to…
Security
Zombie user account let hackers control the city’s water
Failing to disable a former employee’s account was a huge mistake
Egypt
ECHEM Highlights Egypt’s Green Hydrogen Potential at World Summit
Alaa El-Din Abdel Fattah, Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), underscored Egypt’s green hydrogen potential, highlighting its strong competitive advantages, including abundant renewable energy resources, strategic geographic location,…
Politics
The story behind Britain’s ‘sanctions blunder’
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World
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Spain lowers age for breast cancer screening, Spanish director Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters', Rafa Nadal to launch Netflix documentary series and more news on Thursday May 21st.
Politics
Myanmar’s National Unity Government: Winning the Moral Argument, but Running Out of Time
The region is slowly but surely moving toward normalization of the new-look military government.
Environment
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s Major Dams 93% Full, Enough to Last Until Next Rainy Season
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's major dam water levels are averaging 93.1%, significantly above last year's levels, with government assuring the country has sufficient water reserves to last until the next rainy…
Economy, Business and Finance
ZESA Enterprise Workers Say MD Chants Party Slogans to Intimidate Them, Accuse Him of Running Down Parastatal
[New Zimbabwe] ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) workers have accused managing director Engineer Godfrey Mugaviri of poor management skills, intimidation, abuse of office and clear disregard of the organisation's structure in leaked…
World
Southeast Asia’s second largest economy launches $5B package to ease living costs
Thailand's Cabinet has approved the "Thai Help Thai Plus" program worth THB176 billion (US$5.39 billion), alongside additional support measures for vulnerable groups, in an effort to ease rising living costs…
Economy
Nvidia beats expectations again as AI boom drives revenue surge, but shares slip
The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
Front Slider
Liberia: Samuel Tweah’s Lawyers Seek Stay Order to Block Juror Tampering Probe; Legal Experts Decry
Monrovia — A new legal battle has erupted in the controversial US$6.2 million corruption case involving former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and several former government…
Increase
US Energy Storage Jumps 32% to Q1 Record
US energy storage developers added 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new battery capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the highest level ever recorded for a quarter, with a 32%…
Economy
SpaceX seeks Mars money in flotation that could make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk has revealed plans for a stock market flotation of SpaceX that looks set to raise a record sum and could make him the world's first trillionaire.
Politics
What the Indonesia Investment Authority Did in 2025
When it was founded in 2021, it was not clear exactly what the purpose of the state investment fund was. Last year, the picture started to become more clear
World
Police probe theft of HK$8 million in luxury wines, other items from seaside home
Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary at a seaside luxury house in Tai Po, where a businesswoman lost an estimated HK$8 million (US$1.02 million) worth of premium wines, Mao-tai…
Front Slider
Liberia: President Boakai Submits War Crimes, Anti-Corruption Courts Bills to Legislature, Campaigners Welcome Move
Monrovia — Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally submitted two landmark legislative proposals to the National Legislature to strengthen accountability, advance justice, and reinforce the rule of law in Liberia. By Gerald C.…
Movies
Cannes 2026: Meet FTII’s Mehar Malhotra, whose Punjabi short is India’s only film in competition
Malhotra, who calls herself ‘neurospicy’ says filmmaking is her therapy, and why she made Shadows of the Moonless Nights; previously, two FTII films have won at La Cinef
Movies
Cannes 2026: How Maradona and Cantona football documentaries stole the show
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June, two football documentaries at the 79th Cannes Film Festival show how the sport reflects life and history
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LPRA Clarifies Petroleum Licensing Authority Amid Questions Over NOCAL Role
Monrovia — The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has moved to clarify Liberia’s petroleum licensing framework following growing questions from oil companies and stakeholders regarding the role of the National…
World
Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.
Art
Picasso, the figure: Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi’s transformative exhibition
From fractured faces and mythic muses to haunting meditations on war, the show reveals how Picasso reshaped not only the human figure but the emotional language of art itself.
World
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Denmark hit by largest earthquake in 14 years, Danish property buyers not deterred by war in Middle East and more news from Denmark on Thursday.