Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
Published on: August 17, 2026, 5:00 am
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Read Full Article »Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Published on: August 17, 2026, 11:56 am
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.
Read Full Article »Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Published on: August 17, 2026, 2:35 pm
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.
Read Full Article »Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Published on: August 17, 2026, 4:17 pm
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
Read Full Article »Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Published on: August 17, 2026, 12:46 pm
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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