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Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Aides have confirmed that the 81-year-old had been feeling light-headed before the conference - Credit: WWLT5

Republican leader Mitch McConnell freezes for second time in weeks

Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii

At least 36 dead in Hawaiian wildfires - what we know so far

Mother of two-year-old who died of brain-eating amoeba pays tribute

Temperatures in the UK could hit 40C in July

Monday was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth

Chris Evans quits Instagram amid engagement rumours to Alba Baptista

‘Presumed human remains’ found in Titan sub wreckage

Iconic UK game show rebooted after 22 years with a new host

Diabetes rates are set to soar globally by 2050

How to spot diabetes symptoms as rates soar across the world

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares to return for new season

The new series will be produced by his own Studio Ramsay which he operates as a joint venture with Fox - with a release date not yet confirmed

Russia threatens military response after UK sends missiles to Ukraine

Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused writer

Toddler becomes ‘intruder’ as they crawl through White House fence

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day

How Earth Day started and what day represents

Prince Harry to skip King’s Coronation concert to rush back home

Heardle - Spotify’s audible answer to the runaway success of Worldle

What is today’s Heardle answer for April 14?

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children

You can now repair the Joy-Cons of your Nintendo Switch for free if it is suffering from drifting - Credit: Adobe

Nintendo Joy-Cons can be repaired for free - even if warranty expires

Blockbuster comeback? Website reactivated leaving cryptic message

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson could be walking the red carpet of The Oscars 2023 in LA’s Dolby Theatre this weekend - Credit: Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson rumoured to be presenting award at The Oscars

Tiger King. In short, Joe Exotic doesn't like Carole Baskin.

Netflix Tiger King star reveals candidacy for US Presidential Election

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

New taskforce launches to find alien life in the next 10 - 20 years

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

Croatia scrapped its old currency for Euro in January 2023.

New travel rules face Britons travelling to US and EU

Virgin Atlantic release their great deals for 2023

Royal Thailand Navy warship capsizes - 33 sailors remain missing

An estimated 101 sailors were aboard the HTMS Sukhothai during the sinking, with 31 people still missing in the water.

Elon Musk’s influence at Twitter is starting to be felt within the product itself (Image: NationalWorld / Getty Images)

Twitter bans several journalists from Twitter who cover Elon Musk

Declan Rice said England should be feared by everyone at the World Cup after their Group B victory, and his former coach Liam Manning agrees

Full schedule of today’s World Cup games, channels and kick off times

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter

Sir Tom Jones visited Liverpool in August 2015, to attend Cilla Black’s funeral. Image: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty.

Sir Tom Jones ‘on the mend’ after second hip replacement

Merriam-Webster announce their 2022 word of the year, gaslighting

Much of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played in its capital, Doha.

Fifa 2022 World Cup wall chart: Download your free guide

Forward Francois Omam-Biyick from Cameroon scores with a header as Argentinian defenders Nestor Lorenzo (L) and Juan Simon look on during the opening match of Italia 90 (STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Five potential shocks during the World Cup Finals group stages

James Corden reveals why he quit The Late Late Show

Apple Day at Lotherton Hall, near Leds

From Cox's to Spartan - why we love apples

Ed Sheeran (Getty Images)

Ed Sheeran: Trial set over Marvin Gaye Let’s Get it On copyright claim

The Last of Us is HBO’s first adaptation of a video game, which was released in 2013 to universal acclaim

HBO’s The Last of Us releases first teaser trailer

The Queen with then US President Donald Trump on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth II: Every US president to serve during her reign

Members of the public file past the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall. Credit: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Key timings released for Her Majesty’s state funeral

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.

Todd Boehly proposes an All Star game - here’s what it is

Paramount Plus is now available in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Paramount Plus shows and films to watch as service comes to UK

Father's Day is celebrated around the world (photo: Adobe)

Day for dads that are celebrated with customs worldwide

Father's Day is celebrated around the world (photo: Adobe)

Global Father's Day celebrations - Celebration of Father’s Day around the world

The first Great Bowden Music Fest to be held since Covid restrictions were lifted is to go ahead this summer. Photo by Peter Crowe.

First Great Bowden Music Fest to be held since Covid restrictions were lifted wi...

Mayhem has become a fixture at UK motoring events (Photo: Car & Classic)

Mayhem at the auction as full-scale monster truck put up for sale

Moderna vaccine to be available in the UK from April - what you need to know abo...

Prince Harry has spoken out about his decision to step away from royal duties, saying he did so because the UK press was "destroying" his mental health (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry says he stepped back from royal duties because UK press was 'destro...

Individuals could be due up to £30 each in compensation (Photo: Shutterstock)

Around 29m UK smartphone users may be due compensation - here's why

The latest findings from Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trials found the jab to be safe and effective, according to the FDA (Photo: Shutterstock)

Johnson & Johnson single dose Covid vaccine found to be safe and effective - whe...

Donald Trump has been blocked from Twitter and Facebook after Capitol riots - he...

This is how to buy Sam Heughan’s new Outlander whisky The Sassenach - and how mu...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PS5 review - 'A lot of bang for your buck'

A rare and deadly fungus has been found in Brazil - but should you be worried?