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New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday was “harm being done to a generation” of young people.

What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks about joining European Union

Supporters of EU membership believe it offers protection and economic benefits. Opponents argue Iceland already enjoys European integration without losing control over its resources.

U.S. ambassador clarifies comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position

By Abby Sewell, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press

The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey has clarified his comments on Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights. Ambassador…

Why experts think climate change will cause more frequent and extreme weather events

By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future," a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the…

WATCH: Bessent announces new sanctions to block Iran's revenue streams

By Nasser Karimi, David Rising, Associated Press

Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Trump issues new threats to Canada as trade war escalates

By Associated Press

"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," Trump posted on social media Monday morning.

Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals, Ontario's premier says

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario.

Ontario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs

By Associated Press

Ford said “everything is on the table” after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade talks late Friday.

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Zelenskyy said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time.

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency.