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The European Union will be tackling how to keep children safe from social media’s “addictive design” through new legislation, according to European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Sleep deprivation, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addictive behaviour, cyberbullying, grooming, exploitation, suicide. Risks are multiplying fast,” she said in a speech in Copenhagen on Tuesday. “These risks are the reality of the digital world. And let me be very clear: they are not accidental. They are the result of business models that treat our children’s attention as a commodity,” she added. The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, set to be introduced later this…
While destinations like Barcelona, Venice, Dubrovnik and Mykonos will always be popular, if you’re travelling during the peak summer period, the most responsible thing you can do is head elsewhere. Not only will you be helping places that are battling overtourism, but you’ll also benefit from a lack of crowds wherever you choose to go instead. Luckily for you, Skyscanner has crunched the numbers and come up with eight top under-the-radar destinations in Europe based on those with the lowest search interest for this summer. From coolcations in Finland’s lesser-known cities to Greek island escapes outside of the main spots,…
The document advises avoiding “for now” voters ages 18 to 25, single parents and those with lower incomes, all of whom are deemed “more difficult to mobilize.” It also recommends not trying too hard to woo voters from poorer, multicultural suburbs surrounding major French cities with strong immigrant populations, who are likely to support hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. He announced his campaign earlier this month. Those internal findings risk reinforcing the image of Glucksmann, the romantic partner of one of France’s most famous journalists and the son of a prominent philosopher, as a member of high society who is out…
Last week, Austria expelled three Russian diplomats accused of using diplomatic cover for espionage activities in Vienna. Soon after, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said that Austria was taking a tougher approach to spying activities, calling it a “security issue” for the country. “We have communicated this clearly and unequivocally to the Russian side, including regarding the ‘antenna forest’ at the Russian representation,” she said in a statement. “It is clear that it is unacceptable for diplomatic immunity to be used to conduct espionage.” What was she referring to? Researchers and journalists have warned that several Russian diplomatic buildings in Vienna…
Published on 12/05/2026 – 13:50 GMT+2•Updated 13:57 Tehran threatened on Tuesday that it could enrich uranium to weapons-grade 90% if the US resumes military strikes, as the ceasefire came under strain following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest peace proposal as “completely unacceptable”. Ebrahim Rezaei, MP for Dashtestan and spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, posted the warning on X, saying the option would be discussed in parliament. Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf separately issued an ultimatum overnight on Tuesday, saying Washington had “no alternative” but to accept Tehran’s rights as set…
Published on 12/05/2026 – 14:03 GMT+2 Uzbekistan has added 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity to its national grid, through partnerships with international developers, as the government accelerates investment in renewable energy and electricity infrastructure. According to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, renewable sources now account for around 30% of the country’s electricity mix. Authorities plan to increase that share to 54% by 2030 as electricity demand continues to rise. “Through $35 billion (approximately €31bn) in investment projects, electricity production has increased 1.5 times, reaching 87 billion kilowatt-hours,” Mirziyoyev said. Officials say the expansion is aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing…
The summer holidays are just around the corner, yet for holiday makers, headlines surrounding air travel haven’t been too encouraging, to say the least. Concerns over dwindling jet fuel supplies in Europe and surging average prices per barrel, up more than 80% compared to last year, have placed the costs of going abroad firmly on the radar. However, despite mounting industry pressures, some airlines may have started lowering fares to lure travellers back. Analysis by the Financial Times, based on the cheapest fares listed on Google Flights, found that ticket prices to popular southern European destinations have declined since the…
The renovation of the Theological School of Halki, which has been closed for decades, is expected to be completed in September, according to an announcement by Greece’s Ecumenical Patriarchate. However, so far no official permission has been given for the school to reopen. The school, located in Halki, one of the princedoms of Istanbul, was founded in the mid-19th century. For many years it was the most important theological educational institution of the Greek Orthodox Church, until it was closed in 1971 due to Turkish legislation banning the operation of private higher religious schools. Despite the church’s constant appeals to…
The World Health Organization, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Spain — which allowed the virus-stricken ship to dock Sunday — and the Netherlands — the home of the ship’s operator — have been leading the public health and logistical effort to contain the outbreak and repatriate citizens. The WHO recommended monitoring passengers and crew, plus any close contacts, for 42 days, in isolation at home or a quarantine facility. So far, 11 cases have been reported, including three deaths. All 11 cases are among passengers or crew, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press briefing…
The European Commission is weakening environmental rules to accelerate controversial industrial and energy projects across Europe, framing the changes as necessary in response to global energy disruptions, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the influential watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO). CEO claims Brussels is using the ongoing energy crisis to justify sweeping deregulation measures that benefit fossil fuel companies, mining firms, hydrogen developers, and major technology corporations. The findings are likely to intensify debate in Brussels over how to balance rapid industrial expansion and climate goals with environmental safeguards and democratic oversight, just a day after the…