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Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday was hit with a major investigation from the EU into risks of its platforms to minors.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
Why has the UN revised its Gaza death toll for women and children?
The UN says it is now relying on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories -
UN defends Gaza casualty tally amid Israeli anger
A recent drop in UN estimates of killed Palestinian women and children brought Israeli criticism.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Georgia's president vetoes the so-called 'Russian law' targeting the media that has sparked weeks of mass protests
Georgia's president vetoes the so-called 'Russian law' targeting the media that has sparked weeks of mass protestsABC News - World - Russia -
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Israel-Gaza war live: no genocide taking place in Gaza, Israel tells UN’s top court
Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on Rafah. Yemen’s Houthis said they downed a US MQ9 drone on Thursday evening over the south-eastern province of Maareb, the group’s ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling out House Republicans over their request for the Treasury Department to investigate the finances of the pro-Palestinian student protesters who have set up encampments at scores of U.S. ...The Hill - Politics -
Bodies left decomposing in hospitals, reports find
Leeds General Infirmary among NHS hospitals criticised for storing bodies at unsuitable temperatures.BBC News - Top stories -
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Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council. “There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.The New York Times - World -
Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women
Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs. Human rights activists in Nigeria have launched a petition to stop a plan to push 100 girls and young women into marriage in a mass ...The Guardian - World -
Putin seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, warns Estonian PM
‘Adversaries know migration is our vulnerability,’ says Kaja Kallas, spelling out negative consequences to Europe of Ukrainian defeat. Vladimir Putin is seeking to weaponise the threat of mass migration to divide and weaken Europe as supporters of ...The Guardian - World -
Call Of Duty 2024, Rumored To Be Black Ops 5, Is Coming To Game Pass - Report
According to a new report, Microsoft will put this year's new Call of Duty on Game Pass, though there continue to be numerous unanswered questions about all of this.. The Wall Street Journal reported this, though the story had no information about ...GameSpot - Tech -
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Most of the U.S. doctors and nurses stranded in a Gaza hospital all week made it out of the enclave, but some stayed behind to treat wounded Palestinians.
Most of the U.S. doctors and nurses stranded in a Gaza hospital all week made it out of the enclave, but some stayed behind to treat wounded Palestinians.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Maine mass shooter's family says his 'brain was hijacked' by injuries tied to his military service
The family of the Army reservist who perpetrated Maine's deadliest mass shooting says he had a "severe" traumatic brain injury tied to his service as a hand grenade training instructor.NBC News - Top stories -
EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.The New York Times - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
EU investigating Meta over addictive effects of Facebook, Instagram on children
The European Union is investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over the potentially addictive effects of its platforms on children. The bloc’s executive arm, the European Commission, opened “formal proceedings” against ...The Hill - Politics - European Union -
How Fico’s attack forced the EU to confront its political vitriol
Also in this newsletter: concrete solutions to marry industry and climateFinancial Times - World - European Union -
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South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'
South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'ABC News - World -
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in Rafah
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in RafahABC News - World - Israel -
North Korea test-fires suspected missiles as Kim Jong Un's sister denies supplying weapons to Russia
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said.NBC News - Top stories - North Korea -
Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon
Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li said Thursday.CNBC - Business -
Shaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence
In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc’s most controversial figuresABC News - World -
Majority of EU nations want more partnerships to stem migration from countries of origin
A majority of European Union countries are calling for more agreements with countries where migrants depart from or travel through to get to Europe, saying the bloc needs to think outside the box to tackle irregular migration into the 27-member blocABC News - World -
Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platformsABC News - Tech - Facebook -
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
8 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
The governments of eight European Union member states say the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homelandABC News - World - European Union -