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Jury selection begins in landmark social media addiction trial

Jury selection begins in landmark social media addiction trial

Jury selection begins Tuesday for a landmark trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to addict children.

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Gazans long for reopening of 'lifeline' Rafah crossing

Gazans long for reopening of 'lifeline' Rafah crossing

With Gaza's vital Rafah border crossing expected to soon reopen, residents of the war-shattered territory are hoping to reunite with family members, or are looking to leave themselves.

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American influencer shares 'another' Africa on tour

American influencer shares 'another' Africa on tour

IShowSpeed, a 21-year-old African American influencer, has raced a cheetah, leapt with Maasai warriors and drawn huge crowds in a month-long tour of Africa that has also busted cliches about the continent.

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Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles

Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles

Manchester City's players must step up to help Erling Haaland end his goal drought, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of his team's crucial Champions League match against Galatasaray.

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Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms

Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms

Germany's government unveiled major reforms Tuesday aimed at slashing the "bureaucratic jungle" of its welfare system but insisted that benefits to those in need would not be rolled back.

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French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions

French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions

The flagship of the French Navy, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, on Tuesday set course for the Atlantic, the defence ministry said, after the United States and Europe butted heads over Greenland.

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Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider

Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider

Harry Brook bludgeoned a whirlwind century off just 57 balls to put England firmly in the box seat in the series-deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, as the tourists piled up a commanding 357 for three.

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Amy Winehouse's friends 'took advantage' of father, UK court told

Amy Winehouse's friends 'took advantage' of father, UK court told

Two friends of late British singer Amy Winehouse who sold items belonging to the star worth around £730,000 ($970,000) "took advantage" of her father's forgetfulness, a lawyer said Tuesday at London's High Court.

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Blazy takes flight of fancy with bird-themed Chanel show

Blazy takes flight of fancy with bird-themed Chanel show

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

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Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo

Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said Tuesday it is "crazy" to compare teenage winger Lamine Yamal to club great Lionel Messi.

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