The European Union has called on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to take action against “illegal content” and disinformation on its platforms in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Thierry Breton, the EU’s commissioner for Internal Market, expressed concerns about the …
The weekend of September 30 marked a concerning shift in international support for Ukraine, not only in Washington, D.C., but also in two Eastern European countries that were once strong supporters. On that day, former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a last-minute budget deal to avoid a government shutdown that was conditional on eliminating …
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, is urging U.S. lawmakers to reconsider their decision to exclude financial aid for Ukraine from a stop-gap budget bill. The bill was passed by Congress to prevent a federal government shutdown. The omission of additional aid has raised concerns in Ukraine, which heavily relies on Western support …
The European Union’s Top Heads Expected to Visit Canada, Discussing Research-Funding Pact The top heads of the European Union are set to visit Canada this year to discuss the possibility of Ottawa joining a major research-funding pact. Melita Gabric, the EU’s ambassador to Canada, stated that the summit is expected to take place later this …
Running out of Power: Used Electric Cars Lose Value by One-Fifth, Plunging in Price by One-Quarter in a Year By Piriyanga Thirunimalan Updated: 08:03 BST, 23 September 2023 New data reveals that the prices of second-hand electric cars have dropped by nearly a quarter within a year, reflecting a decrease in consumer confidence. Dealers are …
For the past three years, a recurring dream has haunted me. In this dream, I find myself walking into the transformed British Parliament, now resembling a magnificent cathedral. As I make my way through the coffered ceilings, Gothic wallpaper, and intricate brass work, I arrive at a marble replica of the debating chamber. To my …
David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, envisions a reset of foreign policy under a future Labour government as a means to strengthen ties between Britain and the EU. Highlighting the need for the UK to regain its position as a prominent player on the global stage, Mr Lammy made these remarks while attending a gathering …
European regulators have imposed a significant fine of $368 million on TikTok for its failure to protect children’s privacy, marking the first time the popular short video-sharing app has faced punishment for violating Europe’s stringent data privacy rules. The fine, amounting to 345 million euros, was levied by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the primary privacy …
French Regulators Order Apple to Halt iPhone 12 Sales Due to Electromagnetic Radiation Levels French regulators have issued an order to Apple, directing them to cease the sale of the iPhone 12. According to the regulators, the device emits electromagnetic radiation levels that exceed the standards set by the European Union for exposure. Apple has …
One evening in September 2022, a group of Ukrainian sea drones embarked on a mission in the Black Sea to target ships stationed in Russian-occupied Crimea. However, their plan faced a setback when Starlink, the satellite-communications system used by Ukraine, suddenly stopped working. Concerned about the potential consequences, people reached out to Elon Musk, the …