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YouTube says it will be less safe for kids under Australia’s social media ban

YouTube says Australia’s “rushed” new laws to block teens from its platform will mean children will…

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S.…

Trump says he will announce Fed chief nominee in early 2026

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would be announcing his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as head…

Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners, eyes annual windfall under new code

Mali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from mining companies following a…

Nigeria’s oil content board unveils $100m equity fund to support local producers

Nigeria’s oil and gas content regulator on Tuesday announced a $100 million equity investment scheme to…

Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO

Developing countries, which host most of the world’s refugees, could close their borders if Western states…

OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say

OPEC+ members will undergo an annual assessment of their oil production capacity starting next year for…

Shein and Temu face calls for investigation over claims of stealing US designs

Online retailers Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians…

Fashion house Valentino criticised over ‘disturbing’ AI handbag ads

Italian luxury fashion house Valentino is facing criticism after posting “disturbing” adverts made using artificial intelligence…

Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk

The Bank of England has warned of a “sharp correction” in the value of major tech…