
World News · Sep 18, 2026
The European Commission has proposed banning children under 13 from social media and requiring parental supervision for 13- and 14-year-olds, while a privacy-focused age-verification system is being prepared for wider European use.

Business & Economy · Sep 18, 2026
Global markets are confronting a difficult combination of oil above $100 a barrel, rising government bond yields and tighter monetary policy, raising fresh concerns that economies could face persistent inflation alongside weaker growth.

Business & Economy · Sep 17, 2026
Billions flowing into AI chips, data centres and infrastructure are supporting growth and markets, but higher energy prices, borrowing costs and scrutiny of returns are putting the investment boom under a brighter spotlight.