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New rules on social media could target ‘doomscrolling’ and ban for under-16s, Starmer says – UK politics live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T12:05:48+00:00

Prime minister says outcomes of consultation on social media ban should be implemented quickly as technology minister says Australia-style ban is not inevitableIn his Q&A with journalists, Keir Starmer was also asked to respond to a report by the BBC’s James Landale saying he is looking at plans to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by the end of this parliament. In the past Starmer has just said that he would like to do this at some point in the next parliament.In his reply, Starmer said that at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend he was arguing that the UK, and Europe as a w

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Epstein sympathized with Kavanaugh during supreme court confirmation, emails show

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T12:00:26+00:00

Files show convicted sex abuser messaged with Ken Starr and others about Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey FordJeffrey Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh during the then-supreme court nominee’s contentious 2018 confirmation and even suggested Republicans should have been harder on Christine Blasey Ford, who had accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault.Emails and text messages released by the Department of Justice show Epstein was closely monitoring the confirmation and seemed to believe that Ford’s allegation of sexual assault could derail the process. Continue reading...

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Fertility treatment given special emphasis as Trump Rx site goes live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T12:00:25+00:00

Experts say discounts on IVF procedures an attempt to fulfil campaign promise but savings only a fraction of total cost TrumpRx, the US president’s much anticipated drug discount program, went live earlier this month with coupons available for just 43 medications, including four required for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, and experts say this is likely a half-measure to fulfill Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to make IVF treatment universally accessible.“We’ve been hearing about TrumpRx for a long time,” said Dr Richard Paulson, a professor of reproductive medicine at the University of

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Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:57:55+00:00

Foreign minister puts pressure on Emmanuel Macron amid doubts over US’s commitment to European defenceEurope live – latest updatesFrance needs to boost its defence spending to make European self-sufficiency a reality, Germany’s foreign minister has said.As European powers increasingly acknowledge they may be left on their own for their defence as the transatlantic relationship with the US president, Donald Trump, comes under strain, Johann Wadephul said Paris needed to put its money where its mouth was. Continue reading...

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Фігурант у справі НАБУ про підкуп депутатів нардеп Дануца, оформив квартири та землю на родичів, – розслідування ЗМІ

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:55:00+00:00

За час, коли Дануца працював у Раді його найближчі родичі стали власниками квартир, будинків та земельних ділянок.

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Anthropic opens Bengaluru office; announces partnerships in India

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:51:14+00:00

Anthropic’s new Bengaluru office, its second in Asia after Tokyo, is led by Indian Managing Director Irina Ghose, a technology leader in enterprise and start-ups

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First Thing: Ukrainian civilian casualties rose by 26% in 2025, researchers say

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:49:30+00:00

Figures said to reflect increased Russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure. Plus, the week the Cuban crisis got realGood morning.Civilian casualties in Ukraine caused by Russian strikes surged by 26% in 2025, reflecting increased Russian targeting of cities and infrastructure in the country, according to a global conflict monitoring group.What did the AOAV say about the figures? Iain Overton, executive director of AOAV, said the figures showed “Ukraine fits a wider collapse of restraint that is now visible across multiple wars”, and respect for the distinction of proportionality

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Ukrainian civilian casualties rose by 26% in 2025, researchers say | First Thing

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:49:30+00:00

Figures said to reflect increased Russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure. Plus, the week the Cuban crisis got realGood morning.Civilian casualties in Ukraine caused by Russian strikes surged by 26% in 2025, reflecting increased Russian targeting of cities and infrastructure in the country, according to a global conflict monitoring group.What did the AOAV say about the figures? Iain Overton, executive director of AOAV, said the figures showed “Ukraine fits a wider collapse of restraint that is now visible across multiple wars”, and respect for the distinction of proportionality

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Trump is ‘deeply committed to your success’, Rubio tells Orbán during Hungary visit – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:44:10+00:00

Rubio says relationship with Orbán is ‘vital for US national interests’ ahead of Hungarian elections in AprilBack to Budapest now. Marco Rubio and the Hungarian foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, appear to be signing an agreement to facilitate cooperation on a civilian nuclear programme.We’ll give you any key lines from the press conference. In the meantime, our European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam, has reported on the EU’s proposed deportation law that rights groups warn could intensify already widespread racial profiling across the continent. Here is an extract from her st

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Fractal Analytics ends 6% below ₹900 IPO price on NSE, BSE

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:37:34+00:00

The tepid listing reflected cautious investor sentiment toward the analytics firm despite moderate demand during its public offering

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Rubio says that relationship with Orbán is ‘vital for US national interests’ – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:37:33+00:00

Trump is ‘deeply committed to your success’, US secretary of state tells Orbán ahead of Hungarian electionsBack to Budapest now. Marco Rubio and the Hungarian foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, appear to be signing an agreement to facilitate cooperation on a civilian nuclear programme.We’ll give you any key lines from the press conference. In the meantime, our European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam, has reported on the EU’s proposed deportation law that rights groups warn could intensify already widespread racial profiling across the continent. Here is an extract from her stor

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Five listed Indian REITs distribute over ₹2,450 crore to unitholders in Q3FY26

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:26:17+00:00

As of Q3 FY26, the total gross Assets Under Management of the Indian REIT market stands at over ₹2,50,000 crore, reflecting continued expansion and investor participation in the sector

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‘Baby boxes’ for surrendering newborns on rise in US

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:23:24+00:00

Anti-abortion groups are promoting ‘baby boxes’ in the US, where vulnerable mothers can surrender their newborns.

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Hungary backs US peace efforts in Ukraine and ‘remains ready’ to host peace talks, Orbán says – Europe live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:22:22+00:00

Hungarian prime minister, long opposed to international assistance to Ukraine, makes comments in press conference with visiting US secretary of state Marco RubioBack to Budapest now. Marco Rubio and the Hungarian foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, appear to be signing an agreement to facilitate cooperation on a civilian nuclear programme.We’ll give you any key lines from the press conference. In the meantime, our European community affairs correspondent, Ashifa Kassam, has reported on the EU’s proposed deportation law that rights groups warn could intensify already widespread racial profiling

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Reliance Retail to pilot search and discovery platform in multi-channel push

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:22:17+00:00

Customers can scan a QR code ​at stores to ‌use the platform, which then helps them discover and search for products tailored to their preferences, Mall said on the sidelines of the Retail Leadership ‌Summit in Mumbai

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AI to drive e-commerce access for 60 million MSMEs: Shiprocket CEO Saahil Goel

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:20:22+00:00

Goel outlines a vision for leveraging AI to bridge the digital divide for 60 million MSMEs in India, aiming to enhance e-commerce accessibility and foster economic growth through innovative technology solutions tailored to local needs

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Gus Lamont: South Australia police search home for new evidence as 75-year-old arrested on unrelated gun charges

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-16T11:18:32+00:00

Gus went missing on 27 September from Oak Park Station, where South Australia police have begun a two-day search for evidenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSouth Australian police have arrested a 75-year-old on unrelated firearm offences as they launch a new search for evidence during the investigation into missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.Gus, short for “August”, went missing on 27 September 2025 from his family’s remote sheep station, sparking one of the biggest and most intense searches in South Australia’s hi

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