Meta agrees to historic $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Media giant Axel Springer names new Middle East director based in Abu Dhabi | The National
European media and technology conglomerate Axel Springer is to expand into the UAE for the first time after naming a new Middle East managing director to be based in Abu Dhabi.
· The National
Meta settles with US states over social media harms
META. The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, on May 20, 2026.
· Jee Geronimo
Meta Settles With US States For $16.7 Billion Over Social Media Harms To Children
Meta Platforms has reached a $16.7 billion settlement to resolve a landmark claim brought by several states that the company designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, improperly collected children's personal data, and misled consumers about their safety.
· Tyler Durden
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban — data
SYDNEY — Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Tribute to Dolly Parton and a tomato festival: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenBarcelona, SpainA wildfire in the Collserola mountain range sends smoke over the Nou Barris district, forcing some residents to evacuatePhotograph: Jordi Boixareu/Zuma Press/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenTrishuli Bazar, NepalHouses in the Nuwakot district are partly submerged in mu…
· Natasha Rees Bloor
Meta's $18bn settlement a landmark victory for US states
Social media giant Meta has agreed to a significant settlement with US states and territories to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children.
· Bbcnews
Meta settles federal social media addiction trial with California AG, others
Meta and coalition of state attorneys general have settled a major federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.The settlement was revealed a court filing released Wednesday that details se…
· Jonathan Vanian
‘My TikTok was flooded’: Suad Mooge on Ireland’s Rose of Tralee, navigating backlash and celebrating identity
Dublin’s representative in the traditional festival defiantly reckons with xenophobia and balances Gaelic pride with her Somali heritage
· Nesrinemalik
Hapoel Beersheba suffers agonizing Champions League exit after Sabah FK overtime loss
Hapoel Beersheba came up short against Sabah FK late Tuesday night in agonizing fashion as it fell 5-2 (6-4 on aggregate) and was knocked out of UEFA Champions League contention in a dramatic clash in Azerbaijan.
· JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Some music 'Hits Different': Harvard study shows link between music and fatal car accidents in US
Major album releases by some of the world's biggest music stars are linked to an increase in fatal traffic crashes in the United States, according to a Harvard University study examining road deaths between 2017 and 2022.
· UDI ETZION
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in the UK
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States, U.K. media reported.
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The Imagination Library opened in the UK in 2007
· Bbcnews
Was Jason Arday really a serial plagiarist? No, the evidence shows
Jason Arday was widely accused of being a serial plagiarist and fabulist in a media campaign before his death earlier this month.
· Middleeasteye
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
In his new book, congressman Jared Huffman argues that theocratic insurgency has only grown more powerful after Donald Trump returned to the White House
· Davidsmith
News of Dolly Parton’s death left audience gasping before ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ performance
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress – media
US President Donald Trump has reportedly submitted a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for congressional review and renewed demands that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel as part of the deal.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has reportedly submitted a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for congressional review and renewed demands that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel as part of the deal.
· RT
How Dolly Parton's glamorous career transcended stereotypes – video obituary
Dolly Parton was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music and a pioneer for women throughout her career. The Guardian US's deputy arts editor Owen Myers reflects on a career and legacy whose impact transcends generations
Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale tomorrow – you might have only 30 minutes to book a spot
Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes
· Stephy Zhang
Hong Kong Hyrox tickets go on sale tomorrow – you might have only 30 minutes to book a spot
Registration for public opens on Thursday, after two-day affiliate presale sees strong demand, with allocations selling out in minutes
· Stephy Zhang
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement the Islamic Republic is currently negotiating with Oman, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told state TV late on Tuesday night.
· Yonhap
Police to reexamine 310,000 missing person cases closed in past 3 years
Police plan to conduct a comprehensive review of about 310,000 missing person cases closed over the past three years following controversies surrounding a missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju, Yonhap News Agency has learned.
· Yonhap
Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Nine things you need to know about the literary hoo-haa
Fiction sleuths are obsessed with the idea that the book, Life of M, is a flagrant riff on the actor’s life. And despite being a firm Cusk fan, Portman is reportedly not happy
· Guardian Staff
Jeju Island officer accused of falsely closing missing-person cases after 2 found dead | South China Morning Post
The scandal has prompted a review of closed missing-person reports by police agencies across the country.
Locarno Film Festival 2026: Palestine, Iran and Gaza's genocide continue to dominate debate
For the film festival circuit, this was supposed to be the year when Gaza and the Middle East faded into the background.
· Middleeasteye
How Portugal became a second home for celebrities, royals and the wealthy | The National
Portugal has quietly become one of Europe’s most sought-after second-home destinations for the rich and famous.
· Gemma White
Singapore’s future island plan stirs concern over reefs and old fishing grounds
The plan to merge three islands could be another example of nature, memory and maritime heritage giving way to development, activists say
· Jean Iau
Singapore’s future island plan stirs concern over reefs and old fishing grounds
The plan to merge three islands could be another example of nature, memory and maritime heritage giving way to development, activists say
· Jean Iau
Dozens of cardiologists may have skipped internal medicine training, falsified records - report
Dozens of doctors may have skipped stages of their training at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot, according to a special review committee of the Scientific Council of the Israeli Medical Association, Channel 13 reported Wednesday.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
A look back at Dolly Parton's philanthropy, from the Imagination Library to disaster relief
Dolly Parton reads her book “Coat of Many Colors,” at the Library of Congress in Washington on Feb. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
· James Pollard
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
There’s plenty of skin on display in “The Full Monty,” but for Koji Yamamoto, the riskiest part of the musical may be performing entirely in English.
· Alyssa I. Smith
Police to reexamine 310,000 missing person cases closed in past 3 yrs
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police plan to conduct a comprehensive review of about 310,000 missing person cases closed over the past three years following controversies surrounding a missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju, Yonhap News Agency has learned.
· Kim Han-joo
De Gaulle: Résistance review – a galloping bromance for Churchill and France’s wartime hero
This biopic of the great Gallic general – which culminates at Bir Hakeim, in advance of a second film – is a fine, quietly amusing romp with a touch of classic 60s war films
· Peterbradshaw
Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
· Zoey Zhang
Egypt pushes ahead with Dabaa nuclear plant as leaked documents raise safety concerns | The National
Egypt is pushing ahead with its Dabaa nuclear power plant on the Mediterranean coast, holding talks with Russia's Rosatom in Nizhny Novgorod this week, despite mounting international scrutiny of alleged construction defects and safety-culture failings at the site.
· Kamal Tabikha
Interior minister orders nationwide review of missing person cases after Jeju scandal
South Korea's interior minister on Wednesday ordered police to investigate the alleged false closure of missing person cases on Jeju Island and review how such cases are handled nationwide.
· Park Yuna
What is Blood Sacrifice? Swedish crime thriller tops Netflix’s global chart | The National
A Swedish crime thriller about a killer targeting police officers has become Netflix's latest international breakout.
· David Tusing
Backwoods Barbie and the ‘God almighty’ PMS Blues: Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts
From heartbreaking spoken word to wry takes on the double standards women face, here are some of the late country singer’s lesser known gems
· Jenny Stevens
The rise of ‘biogossip’: Rachel Cusk’s Natalie Portman novel is the latest in a delicious literary lineage
The much-discussed Life of M is the latest in a lineage of celebrity satire that spans from Virginia Woolf to The Devil Wears Prada
· Greta Rainbow
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival – a game so grotesque it scares its own director
With oversight from Clive Barker himself, and a role reprisal as Pinhead from actor Doug Bradley, Revival aims to introduce new audiences to the discomfort of Hellraiser
· Bex April May
‘I remember going: oh hello!’ Dara Ó Briain on comedy, coolness, cruelty and finding his parents
The standup has been the host of the panel show Mock the Week for more than two decades. As it returns to UK screens, he discusses its years as a macho bear pit, the dearth of jokes about Brexit – and why it’s important to punch up
· Samwollaston
Who is Rachel Parton George, the late Dolly Parton’s lookalike sister?
The youngest of the 12 Parton siblings went on tour with the late Grammy-winning superstar known for ‘Jolene’, ‘The Bargain Store’ and other great country hits
· Carolina Malis
Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose distinctive voice, songwriting and dazzling style made her one of the world's most beloved entertainers, has died at the age of 80.
· AfricaNews
Hangzhou: Where technology and culture meet
The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA
· The Manila Times
Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell opens at The Podium
STUDIO Fix by Alex Carbonell, the Philippines’ premier celebrity-favorite hair salon, has officially opened its newest branch at The Podium Mall in Ortigas Center.
· The Manila Times
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Acer Day celebrates 10th anniversary with SB19 concert at Araneta Coliseum on Aug 30
ACER marks a defining year with the 10th anniversary of Acer Day, unveiling “Shift the Game” as this year’s rallying theme across the Asia-Pacific region.
· The Manila Times
Report finds rock art damage more extensive than thought
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· Alistair Bates