89 m. ago New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say

The New Orleans Archdiocese has agreed to a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse

Economics

2 h. ago Meta hid harms to children from VR products, whistleblowers allege

Company accused of manipulating virtual reality research as senator attacks Meta’s ‘disgusting web of lies’A group of six whistleblowers have come forward with allegations of a cover-up of harm to children on Meta’s virtual reality devices and apps. They say the social media company, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and offers a line of VR headsets and games, deleted or doctored internal safety research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence in its 3D realms.“Meta knew that underage children were using its products, but figured, ‘Hey, kids drive engagement,’ and it was making them cash,” Jason Sattizahn, one of the whistleblowers who worked on the company’s VR research, said in a statement. “Meta has compromised their internal teams to manipulate research and straight-up erase data that they don’t like.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago As chemicals giant diverts ALL investment to the US... Labour taxes force £17BILLION Manchester Utd tycoon to bail out of Britain

Ineos, the energy empire owned by Manchester United Football Club investor Jim Ratcliffe (pictured), plans to plough £3billion into America after turning its back on the UK.

Economics

3 h. ago BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani cleared of bullying allegations – reports

Richard Frediani has been in charge of the morning show since 2019.

Politics

3 h. ago African Union joins campaign to claim reparations from Britain for 'historic crimes'

Africa has officially joined the push to demand reparations from Britain and other former colonial powers for 'historic crimes', including slavery and imperialism.

Events

3 h. ago BBC's Breakfast editor 'is cleared after bullying review' amid feud with Naga Munchetty

BBC Breakfast Editor Richard Frediani is said to have been cleared of bad behaviour by broadcaster bosses amid feud with 'furious' Naga Munchetty.

Politics

4 h. ago Zoe Ball reveals she had ‘emotional breakdown’ after mother’s death

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Events

7 h. ago John Swinney flies to Washington to push for lower whisky tariffs

During the trip, the First Minister will undertake a series of engagements including meetings with representatives and member companies of both the SWA, Discus and their respective member companies.

Politics

7 h. ago Teen Titans actor claims he was fired by Warner Bros after going public with Parkinson’s diagnosis

EXCLUSIVE: A source close to the production denied Greg Cipes’s claims, saying his role was recast purely due to creative reasons

Events

8 h. ago Trump says GOD delivered him World Cup and Olympics as he moves to protect religious kids from schoolyard bullies

Donald Trump suggested it's divine intervention that he will be president for the U.S. to host the World Cup, 2028 summer Olympics and the United States' 250th Independence Day.

Politics

8 h. ago Football starlet, 16, dies in car crash on eve of completing dream transfer

Éder Smic Valencia died in a car crash aged just 16 in Colombia, with the forward having been due to fly to the US this week to reportedly sign with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls

Events

9 h. ago Scottish First Minister flies to US to push for lower whisky tariffs

John Swinney has flown to Washington D.C. to negotiate a better deal on Scotch whisky tariffs.

Politics

9 h. ago Headaches, bouts of violent anger and working too hard... for 10 years Matt had no idea what was wrong with him

Matt Earl, a primary school teacher, was out with his colleagues when one made a comment that struck a nerve. 'It just set something off inside me. I felt myself boiling with rage.'

Politics

9 h. ago Tommy Fury appears to push past Great North Run rival in sprint finish

Tommy Fury appeared to push past a rival during his sprint finish at the Great North Run on Sunday, 7 September.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump directs ire at Tom Hanks for being ‘destructive’ and ‘woke’

US president applauded West Point alumni for abruptly calling off a ceremony honoring the actorUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump launched a vitriolic attack against Tom Hanks for supposedly being “destructive” and “woke” after one of America’s most beloved actors was snubbed without much explanation by West Point last week.On his social media site on Monday, the US president applauded the alumni association of the US Military Academy (or West Point) for abruptly calling off a ceremony honoring Hanks, twice an Academy award winner who has played numerous military characters and also has a long history of advocating for veterans. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Trump attacks Tom Hanks after West Point cancels event honoring actor

President calls Hanks ‘woke’ in vitriolic post after US Military Academy calls off ceremony with little explanationUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump launched a vitriolic attack against Tom Hanks for supposedly being “destructive” and “woke” after one of America’s most beloved actors was snubbed without much explanation by West Point last week.On his social media site on Monday, the US president applauded the alumni association of the US Military Academy (or West Point) for abruptly calling off a ceremony honoring Hanks, twice an Academy award winner who has played numerous military characters and also has a long history of advocating for veterans. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago US ends international push to combat fake news from hostile states

Washington terminates agreements with European countries to fight disinformation from Russia, China and Iran

Politics

10 h. ago Singer Ed Sheeran reveals he is ‘just about to move to America’

The 34-year-old said he was making the move with his family due in part to an upcoming US tour.

Politics

10 h. ago Shoppers bag £250 worth of 'luxury' skincare, haircare and more with £35 beauty box

The Boop Beauty box contains a massive 20 products worth £250, making it a great value bundle and a must for beauty lovers

Economics

11 h. ago ‘If something goes wrong in childbirth, how will I know?’ The unflinching film about parenting with deafness

Giving birth is gruelling enough for mothers with hearing – but as the sisters behind gripping new drama Deaf explain, for disabled women labour can be brutal and traumaticEva Libertad spent months researching the script of Deaf, speaking to deaf women about pregnancy and parenthood for her drama about motherhood and identity. Almost immediately, the Spanish director knew the film needed a labour scene. “For all the women, giving birth had been a very traumatic event,” she says. She heard stories about women in labour not being informed of procedures, or having their hearing partners removed from the room, depriving them of an interpreter as well as support. “I left out some of the most difficult experiences.”Her film gives us a frighteningly realistic birth scene. “Push, push hard,” shouts a doctor behind a face mask at the end of a long, drawn-out labour. The woman giving birth is Ángela, who is deaf and can’t read the doctor’s lips because of their face mask. Frightened and alone...

Society