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 Speaking after the find was announced by Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras, he said it could be "a passport to the country's future". His decision to allow exploratory drilling in the area known as the Brazilian Equatorial Margin was heavily criticised by environmentalists, who raised concerns that any potential oil spills could devastate its ecosystem. Lula, who is running for another four-year term in elections scheduled for October, stressed that he was still committed to eventually phasing out fossil fuels to curb climate change. The oil discovery was made in the sea about 175km (110 miles) off the Amazon coast but the size of the field is not yet clear. It is also still unknown whether extracting the oil, which is located at a depth of 2,886m (9,469ft), would be commercially viable. Conservationists have warned that the area where the exploratory drilling is taking place is very biodiverse. They fear that any accidents could threaten not just the nearby r...

  A group of 29 US states are claiming numerous violations by Meta of federal and state laws designed to protect children. That includes breaches of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - intended to protect children under 13 years old from being targeted by businesses operating online. The states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and teens, with features on the apps (such as video autoplay and Instagram Stories) made to keep them on there for as long as possible. They claim Meta makes it difficult for young people to use the platform less - through functions like frequent notifications intended to get young people back on the apps. The states allege the company has misled consumers about the safety of the platforms for young users. Meta is also accused of improperly collecting and using children’s personal data while they used the company’s platforms. Meta has consistently denied such claims. "We strongly disagree ...

 SEOUL, South Korea -- A group of eight South Korean students were detained Tuesday for allegedly breaking into a United States air base while shouting anti-U.S. slogans, South Korean authorities said. U.S. military personnel detained the four male and four female students after they allegedly entered Osan Air Base near the capital Seoul. They were later transferred to the custody of South Korean authorities, police said. The students were being investigated under a law protecting military installations in South Korea, according to police, who said they all had invoked their right to remain silent during questioning. Police said the students shouted slogans at the site including, “Let’s smash U.S. 7th Air Force.” A U.S. military statement said the group attempted to unlawfully enter the base through the main gate and that “unauthorized attempts to access a U.S. military installation are taken extremely seriously.” The incident will be addressed in accordance with applicable U.S. an...