US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering Unsealed federal indictment against hip-hop mogul says he ‘engaged in persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse’. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is…
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts Teen accounts will be private by default, and sensitive content will be limited. In the past, Meta’s efforts at addressing teen safety…
Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war?
Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war? The much-awaited Iranian response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has yet to materialise, but why? Iran’s…
Exploding pagers injure thousands in Lebanon in attack targeting Hezbollah
Lebanese health officials say at least 9 people have died and nearly 3,000 are injured after electronic pagers exploded.
Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says
Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says UN report finds 5,350 civilians had been killed by the military since the coup in February 2021. Members of the…
Canada’s Trudeau says ‘a lot of work to do’ after Montreal by-election loss
Canada’s Trudeau says ‘a lot of work to do’ after Montreal by-election loss PM Justin Trudeau says he will work to ‘regain confidence’ of Canadians after his Liberal Party loses…
Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch
EXPLAINER Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch NASA says this month’s full moon will rise on September 17 at 10:35pm EDT (02:35 GMT on…
Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights ‘Family values’ bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union. Protesters hold flags during a pro-LGBTQ…
Lebanon in Crisis: Coping with the threat of war and economic collapse
The Stream Lebanon in Crisis: Coping with the threat of war and economic collapse We explore how young people in Lebanon are navigating a multitude of crippling crises while living…
What’s Donald Trump’s plan to ‘end’ Russia’s war on Ukraine?
EXPLAINER What’s Donald Trump’s plan to ‘end’ Russia’s war on Ukraine? The plan presented by Trump’s running mate is closer to Russia’s position rather than that of Ukraine and NATO.…