Meta removes young users ahead of official banMeta has started removing Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The company acts one week before the national youth ban begins. Last month, Meta notified users aged 13 to 15 that their accounts would close starting 4 December. About 150,000 Facebook accounts and 350,000 Instagram profiles are expected to be affected. Threads also restricts young users because it requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law, effective 10 December, mandates that platforms block under-16s. Companies face fines up to A$49.5m if they fail to comply. Meta calls for better age verificationA…
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Prada Expands Its Luxury Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The acquisition strengthens Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and boosts its position against competitors like LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a New Era Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed control in 1997 following the murder of her brother Gianni and…
Diplomatic Efforts Intensify in MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House expressed strong optimism about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate in the talks. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but emphasized that major issues remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will…
McLaren mistake costs race victoryFormula 1 enters a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, caused by a critical McLaren strategy error. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the loss of a race that once seemed certain. His championship lead falls to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri drops another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a likely victory turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains the favourite because he only needs third place…
Caracas Denounces “Illegal Threat” Venezuela condemned Donald Trump after he claimed the country’s airspace should be treated as completely closed. The foreign ministry called his statement “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States holds no authority to restrict another nation’s airspace. They accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The United States expanded its regional military presence and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it linked to drug trafficking, killing more than 80 people. Washington has offered no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro says these actions aim to remove him from…
Global Fleets Halted Amid Safety ConcernsAirbus grounds thousands of aircraft after discovering that intense solar radiation can disrupt essential flight control computers, causing worldwide delays. Approximately 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of the company’s global fleet. Most planes can return to service after a quick three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of potential delays and cancellations, though airports report limited impact. October Incident Triggers InvestigationAirbus uncovers the problem after examining an October incident in which a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after…
Gurugram hub strengthens Tesla’s presence Tesla opens its largest Indian sales and service hub in Gurugram while struggling with low demand. The facility combines a showroom, charging stations, and full after-sales services in one location. Dealership data shows Tesla sold just over 100 cars since its high-profile July debut. Sources close to the company say Tesla now focuses on developing India’s EV ecosystem to revive interest. The company provides no direct response on weak sales figures. Media reports indicate Tesla received barely more than 600 bookings by mid-September. Only a small fraction of these bookings converted to sales after deliveries…
Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve surgical…
A tool exposes hidden account origins X’s new location feature has uncovered political accounts with large audiences operating from unexpected countries. Users noticed pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while being abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also misrepresented their locations. Their posts attracted millions of impressions, which can generate payouts from X. X defends the accuracy of its data The “about this account” tab shows location on every profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect results. X’s product chief Nikita Bier insists the information remains 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social from…
One year after his first warning Ruben Amorim issued another sharp warning about rising expectations. Manchester United beat Everton 4–0 in this fixture last season, yet he predicted trouble ahead. One year later, the same weaknesses appeared. A heated clash between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane shaped the early action. United spent 77 minutes against ten men but failed to turn that advantage into control. United fail to exploit numerical advantage Amorim watched his players struggle at critical moments. Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro lost possession under no pressure as Everton built momentum. Amad Diallo made poor decisions while replacing…