Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal from the BBC
Arseny Turbin, one of Russia’s youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.Read More
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Canada orders TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved but won’t block app from NPR The Associated Press
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the decision to dissolve TikTok of its Canadian business is meant to address risks perceived to be related to TikTok’s Chinese parent company. (Image credit: Matt Slocum) Read More
Cuba’s power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island from NPR The Associated Press
The Category 3 storm knocked out the country’s entire power grid just before making landfall, making it almost impossible for people to receive radio or television updates. (Image credit: Ramon Espinosa) Read More
Australia proposes social media ban for children under the age of 16 from NPR The Associated Press
If the legislation is passed, social media platforms including X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook would have one year to work out how to exclude Australian children. (Image credit: MICK TSIKAS) Read More
We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds from NPR Aneri Pattani
Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies. (Image credit: Andrew Lichtenstein) Read More
Howard University students disappointed but resilient after Harris’ election loss from NPR Chandelis Duster
Vice President Harris has credited her alma mater Howard University for her achievements, (Image credit: Kyna Uwaeme for NPR) Read More
Australian breakdancer Raygun is retiring from the sport after her Olympics backlash from NPR Ayana Archie
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, said she had a hard time handling the criticism she received online about her performance. She said she will still dance leisurely. (Image credit: Frank Franklin) Read More
Trump won. Here are 3 Biden priorities under scrutiny from NPR Asma Khalid
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to roll back some of President Biden’s signature policies. Here’s what Trump’s victory means for Biden policies on climate, the civil service and Ukraine. (Image credit: Drew Angerer) Read More
Not going back: how Harris failed to turn the page on Trump in her 107-day sprint from NPR Deepa Shivaram
Vice President Harris started her 107-day race buoyed by Democratic optimism, but came up short against former President Donald Trump. (Image credit: Brendan Smialoski) Read More
Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control from the BBC
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.Read More