Anger and confusion as Meta overturns more Instagram account bans
Graham FraserTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesThe banning of accounts has left an emotional impact on peopleInstagram users have told the BBC of their confusion, fear and anger…
Federal judge bans commercial fishing in sensitive Hawaii ecosystem
Aug. 10 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Hawaii has outlawed commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage marine national monument, a protected and fragile…
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists | Human Rights News
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas.Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the passports of 12 activists based overseas…
L.A. City Council bans N-word and C-word at meetings
Speakers at Los Angeles City Council meetings will be banned from using the N-word and the C-word, the council decided Wednesday.The ban comes after years…
China imposes exit bans on Wells Fargo banker, U.S. government worker
The Chinese government is preventing a Wells Fargo employee, as well as an employee of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, from leaving the country.…
Urgent warning for Brits abroad who vape as tourist hotspots impose strict bans
Brits are being warned to check local laws in their holiday destinations before setting off as multiple countries impose strict vape bans that could result…
Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
Simon KingLead Weather PresenterGetty ImagesHeat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands and East of England as the third heatwave…
BBC bans Gregg Wallace and tells him ‘You’ll never change’ in scathing letter
The BBC has told Greg Wallace that they don't believe he'll change his behaviour in a scathing letter from compliance boss Claire Powell that has…
US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration | LGBTQ News
University of Pennsylvania erases records set by trans swimmer as part of resolution to civil rights investigation.A top university in the United States has agreed…
Met Police bans pro-Palestinian demonstration in front of Parliament
Met Police officers arrest a protester Monday during a demonstration in support of Palestine Action, which is facing being designated a terror organization by the…
Brits warned as every UK airport bans these items from hand luggage
For those planning on going abroad this summer, it's important to be up to date with all of the regulations around what you can bring…
Trump bans ‘negative’ signage at national parks, asks visitors to snitch
In his ongoing war on “woke,” President Trump has instructed the National Park Service to scrub any language he would deem negative, unpatriotic or smacking…
Cruise firm bans popular travel item from parts of ship as captain explains change
There are lots of items people are prohibited from bringing onto a cruise ship, but one company has added a popular travel accessory to the…
Cambodia bans Thai movies and TV shows in latest border feud tit-for-tat
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia escalated its cold war with Thailand on Friday when it announced a ban on Thai movies and TV shows and a boycott…
‘Social Studies’ team on cellphone bans, Instagram age limits, more
“If you’re a parent, Lauren Greenfield’s new doc about teens and social media ‘is a horror movie.’”That Los Angeles Times headline ran on an August…
Holiday hotspot bans controversial beach bed practice and tourists are divided
The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality in eastern Cyprus has had enough of tourists 'reserving' sun loungers by leaving towels or personal belongings on them early in the…
British Airways bans cabin crew from taking certain photos on layovers
BA has cited security concerns over potential AI-powered location identification as the main reason for the ban, which follows another set of photo rules for…
Rubio imposes visa bans over Cuba’s medical missions program
June 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has imposed visa restrictions on an unspecified number of Central American government officials accused of being involved…
Supreme Court turns away a 2nd Amendment challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons
WASHINGTON — A closely divided Supreme Court refused Monday to hear a 2nd Amendment challenge to the bans on semiautomatic rifles in Maryland, California and eight other…
Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar’s dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s decision…