The United Nations chief called on Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Tuesday not to prosecute detained U.N. personnel and to work “in good faith” to immediately release all detained staff from the U.N. and foreign agencies and missions. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the referrals of the U.N. personnel to the Houthis' special criminal court and called the detentions of U.N. staff a violation of international law, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.

A German social media ban for children will face legal hurdles, mainly from European law, according to a report by parliament's scientific service seen by dpa on Sunday. Parents' rights on how they bring up their children, which are constitutionally guaranteed in Germany, could also present an obstacle to a ban on social media platforms, says the report, which was commissioned by the far left Die Linke opposition party.

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Early and routine home maintenance goes beyond fixing visible damage. Planning ahead for regular upkeep and for unexpected emergencies can reduce the risk of costly repairs later and help spread expenses more evenly throughout the year.