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First developed in 2021 and now seeking approval in a watered-down form, Chat Control is the European Union’s proposed solution to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). It introduces rules that would allow messaging platforms (such as messaging apps, social media platforms, and email providers) to scan people’s private digital communications for illegal content. The legislation is currently stalled, as the European Parliament and the Council have not agreed on a final text. Supporters argue that automated digital tools are necessary to protect children online, but privacy advocates and security experts warn that the measures could effectively legalise mass surveillance.…
Three people were killed, and at least four others were injured in a shooting incident on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex in Seattle, Washington, according to a spokesperson at the city’s fire department. Seattle Police said one suspect was arrested and they were searching for another following the incident in a popular tourist district of the northwestern US city. Gunfire was reported around 6 pm local time at the Seattle Centre during the ‘Bite of Seattle’ festival. “There were two people who we believe were shooting at each other,” Assistant Police Chief Tyrone Davis said…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:34 GMT+2 In 2006, Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro released what is arguably his masterpiece: El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth). The poetic and haunting fairytale set in Francoist Spain was a critical darling, winning three Oscars, the BAFTA for Best Film Not In The English Language, and sweeping the Goyas with a whopping seven wins. Now, Del Toro has confirmed that a restored version of Pan’s Labyrinth will be heading back to cinemas in October to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. The iconic director confirmed the news during the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, also…
Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation—or just a different style of politics? As Burnham unveils plans on social care, devolution and welfare, Sam and Anne ask just how big the policies announced by Burnham actually are. Is this just a continuation of Starmer with a new face? They also discuss Burnham’s foreign policy as he prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy later today at a British naval base.
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Léa Becquet Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:45 GMT+2 Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial shipping lane between Iran and Oman, remains a highly dangerous venture. In recent days, there have been several reports of attacks on oil tankers by both Iran and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi Rebels. The United States insists that the passageway is open, but, at the same time, it threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if the attacks continue. Experts say the latest strikes have mainly targeted large, international merchant vessels rather than ships trading locally, but they are nevertheless taking…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:09 GMT+2 The United States and Iran paused strikes for a third night on Sunday as Washington and Tehran look to give peace talks another chance. Speaking to US media, US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump was “giving diplomacy some space” and “time.” “He is giving diplomacy a chance,” Waltz told CBS’ “Face the Nation.” “We’ll see over the next coming days. But make no mistake, additional military assets are moving into the region,” he said, adding: “The regime should believe the president when he says they’re locked and loaded,…
Published on 27/07/2026 – 9:03 GMT+2 CXMT’s shares surged 472% in their market debut and were trading up 462% by early afternoon in Asia, making it the most valuable company listed on a mainland Chinese exchange, with a market capitalisation of about 3.3 trillion yuan (approximately €415 billion). Even so, its market capitalisation remains below that of South Korean and US memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology. CXMT is among a growing number of chipmakers that have benefited enormously from the artificial intelligence boom. The company has also prospered as China pushes for greater self-sufficiency in advanced…
Marvel Studios’ presentation at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend came with the expected Avengers: Doomsday hoopla and a couple of surprises. First was the reveal that Ryan Gosling has officially been cast as Ghost Rider in a new MCU film expected to arrive in cinemas in 2028. Longtime fans of Marvel and Gosling couldn’t have been too surprised, as the actor has not been shy about how much he has wanted to play the character of Ghost Rider – most commonly associated with the motorcycle stunt performer Johnny Blaze. He even confirmed as much when appearing on stage at Comic-Con,…
The Nordic country will vote on Aug. 29 on whether to resume accession talks with Brussels, with early voting beginning Monday. The referendum will not decide whether Iceland joins the EU — any eventual membership agreement would require a second public vote. Polls suggest the question of reopening discussions is finely balanced, although a clearer majority remains opposed to membership itself. “We are divided into nearly equal groups for yes and no” on the former, Hafsteinsdóttir said in a phone interview from Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier. “The referendum will be very tight.” The vote fulfills a pledge made by Prime…
In recent weeks, Ukraine has made slow progress on its path to EU membership, opening two of the six negotiating clusters while still facing resistance to speeding up the process. But now it faces another complication: Serbia. Ukraine’s progress in opening more clusters, in tandem with Moldova, became possible only after Viktor Orbán’s crushing electoral defeat in April. Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, initiated work to resolve bilateral issues with Kyiv over the treatment of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, but has agreed to open the clusters on the rule of law and foreign policy. At the same time,…