At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals
GAZA/CAIRO, Aug 18 – As children walked into the zoo near Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, they found a lion barely looking back at them through the bars of its cage…
Instagram rolls out parental support alerts globally for teen safety
The alerts are meant to inform parents that their teen may need support. Read More
Climate damage: the next hit to Europe’s public finances
LONDON, Aug 18 – Someone will have to pick up the tab for the damage wrought by Europe’s increasingly volatile weather, and with the bulk of those economic losses uninsured,…
US immigration agency moots insurance plan to protect local officers making arrests
According to the plan, officers could obtain professional liability insurance covering up to US$500,000. Read More
Iran fishermen venture back to Hormuz despite fears of new fighting
Fishermen said their nets regularly snag on the wreckage of vessels damaged during the fighting and other war debris at sea. Read More
Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic
While New York offers bountiful food, it also hosts heavy maritime traffic. Read More
Zambia’s Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion
LUSAKA, Aug 18 – After restructuring Zambia’s debt in his first term, Hakainde Hichilema says there is more work to be done in his second and wants to double the…
Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
The German authorities found that the rules gave Apple’s own apps more favourable consent prompts. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026. Read More