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Australia could use a range of technologies to implement its social media ban for under-16s but all have risks or shortcomings, a report has found.The government says its ban, which comes into effect in December, is designed to limit the harmful impacts of social media. The policy has been touted as a world-first and is being watched closely by leaders globally.Under the new laws, platforms must take “reasonable steps” to prevent Australian children from creating accounts on their sites, and deactivate existing ones. Though the move is popular with many parents, experts have raised concerns over data privacy and the…

Ana FaguyBBC News, Washington DC andNardine SaadBBC News, Los AngelesWatch: “Please give me an invite” – Young Americans react to Taylor Swift’s engagementJaws dropped and phones lit up around the world earlier this week as Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement.Fans of the singer and professional athlete pored over the ring, the caption on the five-slide Instagram post and the type of flowers included in the dreamy proposal – searching for any fresh insights into their whirlwind romance.What might the future hold for these two? While fans can only guess how a wedding may look,…

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan The resort has 60 villas and suites with plunge pools and ample outdoor spaces, allowing guests to soak up the lush views in privacy.Downtown Ubud is only a 15-minute drive away, and the hotel provides complimentary daily shuttle service.The spa has recently been redesigned and now offers outdoor relaxation spaces near a peaceful lotus pond, along with treatments rooted in local healing traditions.Standout activities include a guided Sacred Nap in a silk hammock and a tour of lesser-visited sights in the area, called “Can You Keep a Secret?” Nestled amid the famously lush landscapes…

The United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, condemned the “arbitrary detentions” of  at least 11 UN staff by Houthi rebels on Sunday and demanded that they be “immediately and unconditionally” released. Those arrested included seven World Food Programme employees and three UNICEF workers, a security source in Sanaa told AFP.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is kind of fun, especially if you’re a fan of guys with the same first name, or are especially aware of all the sports teams that don’t play in the city that is named on their jerseys. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb.…

He sang and played guitar on the NBC show and was a regular on ‘It’s a Man’s World’ and ‘Cimarron Strip’ as well.

FRISCO, Texas — The 2025 NFL season is mere days away, and for the Dallas Cowboys, their deadline to do deals before the upcoming 2025 season is about to arrive.In 2023, the Cowboys re-signed All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb shortly after the team returned home to Texas from Oxnard, California, and they re-signed three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott hours before kickoff in Week 1 at the Cleveland Browns. This offseason, they’ve re-signed Pro Bowl tight end Jake Ferguson, shockingly traded away All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and re-signed 2023 All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland on Sunday. “We’re a draft and develop team.…

At 6.01 p.m. on Tuesday, an hour into a five-hour train to Edinburgh, my phone buzzed—then buzzed again, and again, and again. The BBC News ‘breaking news’ notification chimed: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement. Along with 13 million other chronically online people, I zoomed in on the ring and tried to work out where the engagement shoot had happened. But soon, my thoughts turned to the most exciting part of any wedding—the honeymoon. Where will the internet’s royal couple choose to spend the biggest holiday of their lives? Will they go low-key and off-grid, seeking out a…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Guatemalan Minister of Governance Francisco Jimenez shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on a joint security program agreement at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on June 26 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images After planes with Guatemalan children were loaded in the U.S., then prevented from taking off by a federal judge’s decision to temporarily halt the children’s removal, the Guatemalan government said on Aug. 31 that it was responsible for recently proposing to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that the…

Frankenstein is Not an AI MetaphorVENICE, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Guillermo del Toro attends the “Frankenstein” photocall during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Getty Images During the premiere of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein at the Venice Film Festival, the Oscar-winning director wanted the audience to know that his film was not a commentary on the hottest topic of 2025, artificial intelligence. While some people in Hollywood are more than willing to make a Frankenstein film that explores AI themes, del Toro emphasized that his work focused on telling…