Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s to protect children online. But more than eight months on, questions are growing over whether it is working. Adam Hancock reports from Sydney.
Tracking ‘Godzilla’ El Niño across five countries | BBC News
El Niño is already here. The natural weather pattern, which develops in the Pacific Ocean, is bringing extreme weather to many parts of the world. There’s no clear evidence that climate change has affected El Niño...
Houthis claim they downed Saudi F-15 fighter jet in Marib
Houthis and Saudi Arabia are trading blame for attacks that threaten to further destabilise the Middle East. The Iran-backed group says it downed a Saudi jet, while denying reports of firing a drone near Mecca. Andy...
Schools in south Lebanon struggle to open due to Israeli attacks
Schools in Lebanon reopen this week, but they face mounting challenges caused by Israel’s war. With bombings so close by, students in the south face yet another year of disruption. Priyanka Navani reports.
Middle East : Trump plans $2.8bn arms package for Israel amid Gaza war • FRANCE 24 English
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 bombs, as Israel continues strikes in Gaza despite last October’s ceasefire. The proposed deal would...
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023
US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years to combat high inflation and energy costs. But just hours later, President Donald Trump demanded the Fed slash rates to one...