Zelensky seeks U.S. missiles after Russian strikes

25 min agoLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he felt "very sad" after the club declined to offer him a new deal, though he rejected the chance to leave in the summer. The 27-year-old Argentine, who joined from Brighton in June 2023, has two years remaining on his contract.

41 min agoThe Australian government said on Tuesday that social media platforms must notify new and existing users and offer them a choice over their default feed. The requirement is part of proposed digital duty of care legislation, though tech companies may find ways to resist compliance.

55 min agoBoston Scientific said it is unlikely to meet its 2026 sales and profit forecasts following a cyberattack. The medical device manufacturer did not disclose additional details about the scope or timing of the attack.

2 h agoZelensky said Ukraine needs American air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks and plans to discuss the matter with Trump in about two weeks. Britain announced 100 million pounds in funding for Ukrainian air defence, including Patriot systems, to be delivered before winter.

2 h agoAlphabet's Google rolled out changes to its search results across Europe on Tuesday to satisfy EU antitrust regulators following a €460 million fine in July. Google said the modifications mark the largest reduction in service quality in its 29-year search history, warning they will degrade user experience and increase costs for European businesses.

3 h agoHungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country on Tuesday, saying they had engaged in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention. Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the expulsions were necessary to protect security and sovereignty, while Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would retaliate.

3 h agoHouthi rebels struck civilian and military targets across Saudi Arabia's southern region early Tuesday, wounding 73 people. The attacks targeted Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base, and Aramco energy facilities, triggering fires and temporarily disrupting operations at multiple sites.

4 h agoIn a letter to European Commission leadership, France's president is seeking continent-wide restrictions on social media platforms for those under 15. The push follows Paris's inability to pass comparable domestic rules.

4 h agoLabor confirmed legislation that would let Australians select between algorithmic feeds and a chronological following feed on social media platforms. The government is moving to impose new user-choice rules on social media algorithms.

5 h agoSaudi Arabia said a wave of Houthi attacks on its southern region injured 73 people, including women and children. The Houthis claimed to have launched dozens of missiles and drones at infrastructure targets, with several energy facilities damaged and set ablaze.