10 Practical Ways to Reduce Phone Use

Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR How do you creatively limit your phone use? We asked NPR's audience this question last week in a story about how to resist the urge to keep checking your phone. Experts shared practical tips, like keeping your device outside the bedroom or downloading blockers that

Tinubu’s UK Visit: Trade, Security and Nigeria’s Expectations

The last Nigerian leader to visit the United Kingdom (UK) in an official capacity was General Ibrahim Babangida in 1989, when the country was still under military rule. Since then, much has changed in the relationship between Abuja and London. Since Nigeria gained its independence in 1960, the UK has come to regard the West African nation as a crucial player within the

Bus and Tram Strikes Disrupt Multiple German States

Live Published March 19, 2026 last updated March 19, 2026 A public transport strike has hit several German states, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives. Meanwhile, it was revealed that some 30,000 people were turned away in border checks since last May. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/5Agfp Transport workers in Magdeburg with a banner meaning 'Without a

Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand Prime Minister

Thailand's parliament on Thursday elected Anutin Charnvirakul to be the country's new prime minister. Anutin received 293 of 498 votes in the Thursday tally, easily surpassing the 249 required to win a simple majority. He is expected to take office within days, but must first be formally appointed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. A new Cabinet

SalamPix: How Fake Iran Images Fooled Newsrooms

Manipulated or recycled photos and videos frequently circulate during wars and crises — sometimes to deceive, sometimes simply to generate clicks. During the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran, the problem has reached a new level. Photo agencies themselves were supplied with manipulated or fake images, which then ended up in newsrooms across Europe.  Some of the images appear to have been generated with

Controversial Song Debate Reaches Parliament

Skip next section WATCH: Tripura's young girls rescued from child marriage March 19, 2026 WATCH: Tripura's young girls rescued from child marriage In India, approximately four thousand five hundred underage girls are forcibly married every day. This story follows a real-time child rescue operation in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, where police and child protection workers intervene

World Happiness Report 2026: Social Media Harms Youth Well‑Being

Finland once again showed the world the path to happiness even as heavy social media usage eroded personal well-being among young people across the planet, the World Happiness Report 2026 said on Thursday. The report, produced by the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the United Nations, found life satisfaction

Trump: No Further Israeli Strikes on South Pars, Issues Threat

Skip next section Iran considering charging toll on Strait of Hormuz March 19, 2026 Iran considering charging toll on Strait of Hormuz Leaders in Iran are mulling imposing a toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker has said. Since the the US and Israeli strikes began, Iran has maintained a tight

Thousands Rally in Istanbul for Jailed Imamoglu

Thousands of supporters of jailed Turkish opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu gathered on Istanbul's Sarachane Square on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of his arrest and the start of nationwide protests. Former Istanbul mayor Imamoglu, regarded as a potential challenger to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had his university degree revoked on March 18, 2025

King Charles Hails UK–Nigeria ‘Partnership of Equals’

Britain's King Charles has hailed what he calls a "partnership of equals" between the United Kingdom and Nigeria during a state banquet for President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK, the first by a leader of Africa's most populous nation in almost four decades. Tinubu joined Charles to
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