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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/My02Axg

Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes

The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCTKO1L

Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate

Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RePW3zL

Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach

Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHEm6be

‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?

The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/azFRLoc

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEbpmXU

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xsH0jdX

Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home

Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVNmaPg

French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment

Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2XKF816

Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11

They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TnmxXYl

Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/osdtyZN

Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?

Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lBT208W

Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ns7TStq

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction

Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCO6zhq

American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?

The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. from BBC News https://ift.tt/maTIGEg

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on $2,000 first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKHozfW

Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention

The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frqK3JV

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ndvug8e

British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0h7YJk

'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPLDGm2