Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Continued

World

Iran's ex-president Rouhani urges public say on ending war, prompting calls for arrest

“We must, in accordance with the overwhelming majority of the people, end the war with honor so that we can rebuild the country, so that we can compensate for the damage done,” Hassan Rouhani said.

  • Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged public to decide on ending war.
  • Criticized state broadcasters for becoming center of division.
  • Caused backlash from hardliners calling for his arrest or execution.

World

Banning the Hijab

France’s far-right National Rally party, led by presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, has renewed calls to ban the hijab in public spaces—an unprecedented stance globally that has drawn fierce…

World

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government Tuesday that would let users have more control…

  • Australian lawmakers propose opt-out laws for social media algorithms.
  • Users over 16 can choose to see content from friends and creators.
  • Law aims to empower users and protect children from harmful content.
Continue reading →