TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

TikTok is facing a legal challenge from former children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield over how it collects and uses children's data.

Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'

Chad's President Idriss Déby has died suddenly in clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the weekend, the army has said on state TV.

Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

FFI's Dr Jenny Daltry says Redonda is "a model" for how other Caribbean islands where invasive species have devastated indigenous wildlife can be brought back to life.

US to advise against travel to 80 per cent of countries

The US state department is to advise Americans to avoid 80 per cent of countries worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook has announced it will roll out a series of audio features in the next few months.

New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

An Auckland airport worker has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after New Zealand opened a reciprocal travel bubble with Australia.

Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is among the worst affected in the country and its people are suffering even as authorities insist the situation is under control.

Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The drone, called Ingenuity, was airborne for less than a minute, but Nasa is celebrating what represents the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

A small helicopter is set to be the first to fly on another planet.

Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

India's capital Delhi has announced a week-long lockdown after a record spike in cases overwhelmed the city's healthcare system.