All graphic images of self-harm will be removed from Instagram, the head of the social media platform has told the BBC. From a report: The move comes after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who took her own life in 2017, said Instagram had "helped kill" his daughter. Molly's family found she had been viewing graphic images of self-harm on the site prior to her death. Adam Mosseri said Instagram was trying to balance "the need to act now and the need to act responsibly". He added the site was "not where we need to be on the issues of self-harm and suicide". When asked by the BBC's Angus Crawford when the images would be removed, Mr Mosseri replied: "As quickly as we can, responsibly." Molly's father Ian Russell welcomed Instagram's commitment and said he hoped they would act swiftly to implement their plans.
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When Pelosi kicks butt for America I cheer because the good guys are still here, have guts, and she proves with style and grace that ageism is an idea that losers latch onto out of fear.
On eve of deadline for White House to report to Congress on Khashoggi's murder, rights groups demand 'justice for Jamal'
A total of 91 political parties are participating in general elections in Africa's largest democracy.
Apple on Thursday released iOS 12.1.4, an iPhone update that fixes a Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on each other. The update is a available for the iPhone 5S and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation. From a report: Last week, Apple turned off Group FaceTime after a bug was identified that allowed iPhone users to call another device via the FaceTime video chat service and hear audio on the other end before the recipient had answered the call. It essentially turned any iPhone into a hot mic without the user's knowledge. Apple on Friday said it'd fixed the vulnerability on its servers and that it'd issue a software update to re-enable Group FaceTime. Apple also apologized to users who were affected and said it takes the security of its products "extremely seriously."
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Regional response to Qatar's run at the Asian football Cup in UAE has deepened split within the Gulf, analysts say.
UN and Syrian Arab Red Crescent reach Rukban displacement camp in southeast Syria with 118 trucks packed with supplies.
Recognising Israel as a Jewish supremacist state does not mean rejecting Jews or Judaism.
British PM and European Commission chief to meet again as EU refuses to reopen negotiations on Irish backstop.
Move comes amid mounting tension between allies after Italian official held talks with French yellow vest protesters.
The new deal is the latest after seven other peace agreements tried and failed to end one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts.
Kudlow and Mnuchin indicate that the Chinese and US leaders may not meet before the March 1 deadline for a trade deal.
Surprise cut of key benchmark interest rate comes before India's parliamentary elections this year.
US Senate Judiciary Committee sends nomination of William Barr to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote.
Iraq's Kurdish Peshmerga leaders say ISIL still a threat and US should not withdraw from Syria.
