World News
June 15, 2026
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister…
June 13, 2026
US police investigate theft of England equipment at World Cup, 2 people in custody
Two people have been detained in connection with the theft of equipment from the England national team's vehicles during their move from a pre-training base in Florida to Kansas City, where the…
June 12, 2026
SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker’s CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.
June 11, 2026
Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities announced they seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to…
June 11, 2026
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe.
June 10, 2026
Special reserve police officer in Trinidad charged with forgery over CXC certificates
A Special Reserve Police (SRP) officer in Trinidad and Tobago has been charged with forgery and misbehaviour in public office after she submitted copies of invalid certificates purportedly obtained…
June 9, 2026
Bahamas urges citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba
The Bahamas government is urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba, saying the country continues to experience challenges affecting electricity supply, fuel availability,…
June 9, 2026
US federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike.
