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Meta’s VP and Head of Global Safety, Antigone Davis, revealed the tech giant’s latest efforts to protect minors online. In an exclusive interview, she discussed everything from countering child abuse online to age verification while calling on harmonised EU digital rules. Before the launch of the Meta Youth Safety event in Brussels this Tuesday, Antigone Davis, Meta’s VP and Head of Global Safety, talked to Euronews about her vision for online child protection laws. EU harmonised age verification system by App StoresAlthough the European Union and the United States have differing perspectives on regulating the online space, “there are areas where…
Around 7,000 rescued workers are waiting to be moved across the border to Thailand, says Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra. China has started to repatriate hundreds of its citizens who have recently been rescued from scam centres in Myanmar. The first chartered repatriation flight left Thailand on Thursday, with many more expected in the days ahead. The development comes after a collective effort from China, Myanmar and Thailand to shut down the centres near the Thai-Myanmar border, which are said to have been behind a number of scams, including romantic ploys and bogus investment pitches. Criminal gangs are thought to have…
Roth, a member of the center-left Social Democrats, who are running behind the conservative Christian Democrats in polls ahead of Sunday’s national election, also described the new U.S. government’s tone as a “worst-case scenario.” “The transatlantic relations are over,” Roth added, as he emphasized that Trump’s increasing alignment with Putin left Europe “home alone” and unable to look for the “best options” anymore — only the least worst. Trump’s harsh words for Zelenskyy sparked waves of protest from European politicians. Key EU leaders rushed to reassure the Ukrainian president of their continued support, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz saying: “Volodymyr…
Our international correspondent Valerie Gauriat travelled to south-eastern Ukraine to meet the women who have recently joined the efforts to secure critical energy supply — in the coal mines. Ternivka, at the heart of Ukraine’s massive coal mining basin in western Donbas, is crucial for the country’s energy supply and a potential target for Russian forces. The area’s oldest coal mine is still operating in full swing, and with the help of an increasing number of women, more and more men are being mobilised. Oksana is among those holding the country’s energy frontline: “I try to help both myself and…
The new Trump administration, however, has appeared to give up much of its negotiating leverage over Russia unilaterally. Speaking at NATO headquarters on Feb. 12, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. would not accept NATO membership for Ukraine or provide peacekeeping troops, and warned the country would not return to its pre-2014 borders when Moscow launched its initial attack. On Wednesday, European officials distanced themselves from Trump’s statements, with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius saying that “the Americans made a mistake” and Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard insisting that Europe must not fall into Russian President…
Cloud breach risks have more than doubled in less than five years. Global cybersecurity is under threat increasing threat.The number of worldwide cloud vulnerabilities – meaning potential weak points in systems – more than doubled in just four years, rising from 1,700 to 3,900, according to research by IBM’s X-Force.The analysis was carried out between 2019 and 2023 by tracking various cloud platforms and services worldwide and not just IBM’s.Bosnia, Serbia and Albania most at risk in EuropeEurope’s cybersecurity soft underbelly, meanwhile, appears to be the Balkans according to new research.A recently compiled ranking by cloud security company Kloudle named…
“As long as we do not openly and explicitly reject the idea that one human being can own another human being, we run the risk of that idea taking root again somewhere, and we allow it to flourish and happen again in the world,” the Grenadian leader stressed. Several European nations were involved in trafficking the millions of Africans across the Atlantic between the 16th and 19th centuries. Mitchell added that as the descendants of people who fought for their freedom from chattel slavery, they owe it to themselves to ensure the transatlantic slave trade is recognized as a crime…
Vibe: With its rustic decor and warm ambiance, the restaurant provides an inviting and rather casual atmosphere. A bit out of place but endearing: The green curtains with a football pattern on them, clearly a remnant of the 2024 European Championship. Who’s picking up the check? Anyone with cash or bancontact. They don’t accept credit cards and as we didn’t want to look for a bank in the cold we ended up having to transfer money on the spot. Prices are pretty reasonable too. Starters range from €1.50 to €9 and main dishes go up to €24. Spotted: A bunch…
Updated: 20/02/2025 – 9:57 GMT+1Authorities urge tourists to keep a safe distance from Mount Etna’s lava flows after its latest eruption, warning of sudden explosions, toxic gases, and unstable terrain. … More As Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna has drawn a surge of visitors eager to witness the spectacle. However, experts warn of potential hazards, including sudden explosions, toxic gases, and unstable terrain. Local officials emphasize the importance of respecting safety guidelines to prevent accidents. Despite the risks, the eruption has become a major attraction, highlighting the delicate balance between tourism and natural dangers.
Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to cast ballots. Around 120 will vote in secret for their chosen candidate, writing their name on a ballot and placing it in a chalice atop the altar. If no candidate receives the required two-thirds majority, another round of voting takes place. There can be up to four rounds per day. The conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013 took about 24 hours and five ballots, but the process can run longer; a conclave in the 13th century took about three years, while another in the 18th century took four months.…