
Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health support.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health support.

The effects of the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs are still being passed on to consumers, while new levies will add to the overall tariff rate.

A community – bystanders, law enforcement, colleagues and family – is likely to deny an atrocity when acknowledging it requires action.

Differences in beliefs may not be what drives people apart. A belief that someone else is wrong may be the stronger force.

Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.

Georgian artists depicted the scenes they witnessed with creative license, that influenced Great Britain’s self-image as an imperial power.

New PM Andy Burnham cut business rates for pubs and clubs, which was a good start. However, much needs to be done to help businesses operating at night.

Ukraine is unable to prevent Russia’s long-range missiles from hitting its cities and civilian population.

The New Zealand government faces legal action over allegations its space technology may have supported Israel’s military operations during the Gaza genocide, reports The New Arab. By Ibrahim Othman New Zealand’s government is facing a historic lawsuit before the High Court at Wellington, with activists and lawyers seeking to overturn judicial reviews and licences granted

By Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific Preliminary results are starting to come in for the Cook Islands general election. As of 10pm local time, preliminary results indicated the incumbent Prime Minister and Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown had easily won the Takuvaine-Tutakimoa seat. Brown had 269 votes, while the next best placed was Davina

Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Results season can bring pressure to have a career plan. Here’s how to explore your options without having all the answers now.