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LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on social media companies to “step up and take responsibility” over children’s online safety, ahead of a Thursday meeting with executives from Meta META.O, Snap SNAP.N, Google GOOGL.O, TikTok and X.
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 15 (Reuters) – Israel’s security cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into a war with Hezbollah that spiralled out of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.
Fears the Iran war could lead to UK supermarket shortages this summer and news of big oil windfalls lead Thursday’s papers.
BBC’s Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it’s controversial.
Mikel Arteta wanted “fire” from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
The fire has deepened fears over the nation’s petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
The quickest strike in this season’s Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition’s 15-time winners exiting in anger – once again the knockout stages of European club football’s elite contest has delivered drama in spades.
After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.
Luis Diaz scores a powerful strike from the edge of the box to break 10-man Real Madrid’s resistance, as Bayern Munich take a late lead in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Arda Guler pounces on a loose pass from Manuel Neuer to level the tie between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena.
Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales’ Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.
Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty continues his fine form by winning the 50m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf’s players were told earlier this year the event would run for “many years” as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.
The Unite for Change alliance between Songezo Zibi, Mmusi Maimane and Patricia de Lille has fractured before its first electoral test, exposing the fragility of small-party coalitions. As they regroup ahead of local polls, the ANC is consolidating a more populist coalition in Gauteng – with the backing of Paul Mashatile – setting up a high-stakes battle for Johannesburg’s future.
For 172 residents living with severe mental illness, the Talisman Foundation is more than a facility; it is their final safety net. Now, a looming relocation has left families terrified and civil society concerned.