Iowa's state House passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy, acting quickly in the special session ordered by GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds with the sole purpose of restricting the procedure in the state.

Cell phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from January 1, 2024, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, in a bid to limit distractions during lessons.

Secondary schools are being asked to ditch devices to try and improve students' learning.

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked Kentucky Senate Bill 150, which would have prohibited transgender minors from receiving several forms of gender-affirming care. The ruling stops the law from taking effect while other courts hear challenges to the law.

Michigan's Democratic-controlled state legislature gave final approval this week to a pair of bills that would ban so-called conversion therapy for minors, joining other blue states in advancing protections for the LGBTQ community this legislative session.

An overview of the media in Kosovo, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.

Elizabeth Banks is to appear alongside a "killer" cast including Lewis Pullman, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Nathan Fillion in new thriller 'Skincare'.

The ex-vice-president calls on Republicans to support a 15-week ban as a "minimum nationwide standard".

Abortion will remain legal in Iowa for up to 20 weeks after the state Supreme Court on Friday declined to lift a block on a six-week ban.

The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.

By David Lawder MANDEVILLE, Jamaica World Bank President Ajay Banga wants to focus on improving the development lender