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World News

• Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia
  The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.
• TikTok investigated over use of children's data
  It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.
• Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'
  Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".
• WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem
  Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved.
• Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
  The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.