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The reactions to the political deadlock have been furious: European home affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner said it was “hard to understand,” and child rights group the Internet Watch Foundation called it an “abject political failure.” Despite the lack of a legal fix, tech firms could very well continue to scan for child sexual abuse. Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snapchat’s parent company Snap said in a joint statement late on Friday that they “will continue to take voluntary action” to scan messages. “We call on EU institutions to conclude negotiations on a regulatory framework as a matter of urgency,” the tech companies…
As companies around the world race to build more data centres to power artificial intelligence (AI) models, researchers are exploring whether living human cells could be used in computing systems. An Australian start-up says it has created the world’s first device that allows users to “run code” on living human brain cells. Cortical Labs has developed a system that combines lab-grown neurons with silicon hardware, allowing users to explore applications ranging from neuroscience and disease modelling to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). The system, CL1, works by growing neurons from stem cells and placing them on chips that can send…
By Fakhriya M. Suleiman Published on 04/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Switzerland is set to unwrap a new chapter in chocolate tourism with plans for a multi-million euro project led by Maison Cailler, the country’s oldest chocolate brand still in existence. The “Parc du chocolat Cailler” will span 30,000 square metres with an ambitious timeline of opening in 2030 in Broc, Gruyère, in its first phase. However, for those with exceptionally sweet teeth, pre-opening is slated between late 2027 and mid 2028. Backed by CHF 400 million (€436.1m) worth of investment, the theme park hopes to attract between 700,000 and 800,000 chocolate…
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Ukraine said a Russian missile and drone strike hit the Zhytomyr region, northwest of Kyiv, on Friday, killing one person and injuring 10 as emergency crews searched through rubble and damaged neighbourhoods. Local authorities reported that 18 houses were destroyed, while about 100 residential buildings and 55 public or administrative buildings were damaged in the attack, which came as part of a wider wave of strikes across the country. The Zhytomyr strike formed part of a broader Russian barrage that killed at least eight people across Ukraine on 3 April, according to Associated Press reporting. Ukrainian officials said Moscow is…
The desire to join NATO has not blinded Ukraine to the substantial cracks within the alliance. The ambassador admitted that the country’s faith had been shaken, in part because of NATO’s “behavior in the first years of the war, when it deliberately tried to distance itself from all key processes related to providing Ukraine with the most necessary support — lethal weapons.” Following Trump’s reelection and Washington’s decision to scale down its support of Kyiv, NATO took a more active role in the country’s defense, and today the alliance coordinates more than 80 percent of all military assistance to Ukraine.…
Worshippers carrying wooden crosses and dressed in biblical costumes moved through districts including Yaba and Ikeja on 3 April, stopping to pray and reflect on the final hours of Jesus. The annual ritual is widely observed across the country, but this year many participants said it resonated more deeply as households struggle with rising prices, job insecurity and persistent violence. Good Friday is a public holiday in Nigeria and one of the most visible moments of the Christian calendar. The symbolism was especially strong in Lagos, where inflation and transport costs continue to shape daily life. Recent market reporting has…
The museum insisted no passwords or security maps were stolen and that the systems involved were closed-circuit and not accessible from outside, with “no information lost.” The transfer of items to the vaults, including Medici-era treasures, was unrelated to the cyberattack but due to ongoing renovations. The episode quickly turned political. Former Prime Minister and ex-Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi tore into Giorgia Meloni’s government, accusing Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli of failing to protect one of Italy’s most iconic cultural institutions in his home city. “Hackers attack the Uffizi and threaten our cultural heritage. What is Minister Giuli doing?” Renzi wrote…
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Published on 03/04/2026 – 17:09 GMT+2 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi might be nearing the final chapters of their legendary rivalry – but together, they’re still capable of breaking the internet. The two icons of modern football have reunited for another World Cup-themed advertisement, this time ahead of the 2026 tournament in the United States. After their viral Louis Vuitton chess campaign before Qatar 2022, Ronaldo and Messi are back – but this time joined by the next generation in Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. The four athletes star in LEGO’s new “Everyone Wants a Piece” campaign, promoting…