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Published on 15/04/2026 – 11:32 GMT+2•Updated 14:01 Hungary’s prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to suspend the signal of the national broadcaster after forming a government, following a very heated appearance on public Hungarian television on Wednesday morning. Magyar, whose Tisza Party secured a landslide victory in last Sunday’s election, has long accused state media of bias against his movement. The interview marked his first appearance on the national broadcaster in 18 months, although MTVA, the state media authority, said it had extended multiple invitations to Magyar and his party during the campaign. Magyar gave two interviews — first…
Speaking in the House of Commons Wednesday Starmer told MPs he will not yield to the U.S. president’s threats. “It is not our war, and a lot of pressure has been applied to me to take a different course, and that pressure included what happened last night. I’m not going to change my mind. I’m not going to yield,” he told British MPs. Asked about U.K.-U.S. relations in the same Sky interview, Trump did not hold back. “It’s the relationship where: when we asked them for help, they were not there. When we needed them, they were not there. When…
The EU’s age verification app for online platforms is “technically ready” and will soon be rolled out, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday as a growing number of countries push ahead with plans to curb social media access for younger users. The system is based on “zero-knowledge proof” meaning social media users will be able to verify their age without sharing personal data with the platforms. Users will be able to verify their age, for example using official documents such as electronic identification systems, with the app generating a proof of age that is then shared with…
One of the richest men on the planet, Spanish businessman Amancio Ortega, has reached a new milestone in his career by becoming the world’s largest real estate owner, according to recent industry estimates. This achievement consolidates his expansion outside the textile business to an investment model focused on high-value real estate assets. The founder of Inditex, owner of brands such as Zara, Pull&Bear and Oysho, has built over the years an extensive network of properties in different countries. His portfolio exceeds 200 acquisitions and is valued at around $25 billion (€21.2bn), which allows him to surpass other large international investors…
“We are holding online platforms accountable that do not protect enough our kids. The new age verification solution and the enforcement of our rules go hand in hand,” said von der Leyen. Von der Leyen has pushed forward EU initiatives to protect minors from online harms and risks to mental health posed by social media. Many national governments are also working on social media bans for minors and teenagers, with France leading that push. The EU app has been tested in France, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus and Ireland in past months. It is also meant to work together with…
China’s trade with Central Asian states grew significantly during the first 10 months of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, according to Chinese government statistics. Although state statistics from the countries in the region show significant discrepancies and are not overly reliable due to illicit trade along the long borders, common denominator is that the trade grew at the pace not seen before. China emerged as the leading trade partner for Central Asia at the beginning of 2020s, surpassing Russia, notably after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but last year’s double digit growth in trade cemented that status.…
Air New Zealand has long been a pioneer in long-haul travel, having first launched its Skycouch, aka a row of economy class seats that turn into a bed, back in 2011. Now the airline is taking things up a notch with the long-awaited launch of its Skynest, which features six bunk bed-style pods that economy and premium economy passengers can book. First announced back in 2020, the Skynest will be available on select ultra-long-haul flights between New York and Auckland from November this year. Bookings for the Skynest will open from 18 May, with a four-hour session priced from NZ$495…
L’application de vérification de l’âge est considérée comme un élément clé des efforts déployés par l’UE pour protéger les enfants des dangers en ligne et des risques pour la santé mentale. Listen Synthèse vocale générée par l’IA This article is also available in: English
Despite global tensions and the 2025 Trump tariff war, trade between the European Union and China last year remained strong. The EU exported €199.6 billion worth of goods to China, while imports reached €559.4 billion, creating a trade deficit of €359.8 billion, according to the latest Eurostat figures. Compared with 2024, EU exports fell by 6.5%, while imports from the Asian giant rose by 6.4%. But over the longer term, since 2015, EU exports to China have grown by 37.1%, while imports have surged by 89%. EU exports to China are led by machinery and mechanical appliances, such as machines…
Published on 15/04/2026 – 10:50 GMT+2 While the historic Artemis II mission sent back some of the most striking images of the other side of the Moon, amateur stargazers also captured the moment from Earth. Using a smart telescope from New Zealand and Australia, the enthusiast astrologers captured the Orion spacecraft zipping past stars at lightning speeds. NASA sent four astronauts on a mission around the Moon on 1 April for the first time in over 50 years. The 10-day voyage set a new record distance for humans in space. The mission represents a crucial step toward NASA’s broader Artemis…