Pistorius suggested any potential deal would follow a more flexible procurement approach. Pointing to Germany’s recent purchases of loitering munitions, he said Berlin is shifting away from locking in long-term contracts upfront and instead testing systems in practice before deciding whether to expand orders. “We tested what they really offer — not just papers or […]
Continue ReadingA landmark social media addiction trial in California on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube negligent for designing addictive social media platforms that harmed a child, ordering them to pay $3 million in compensatory damages. In its probe into Snapchat, the EU could fine Snap, the parent company, up to 6 percent of its annual global […]
Continue Reading“Therefore we appeal for a ceasefire as soon as possible,” he explained, directing his message mainly to Iran, but also the United States. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, however, said Wednesday that he did not intend to negotiate with Washington. “[The conflict] is a real huge risk for rising and increasing instability in the region, […]
Continue ReadingCeding the Donbas was part of a contentious 28-point plan the U.S. presented to both Kyiv and Moscow last year. Under that plan, Ukraine would hold elections within 100 days of the end of the war. Zelenskyy said Russia is betting that Washington will lose interest in negotiations as the war in Ukraine grinds on, […]
Continue ReadingJosé Castañeda, a spokesperson for YouTube parent company Google, said the platform plans to appeal the ruling. “This case misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site,” he said in a statement. For decades, platforms have been shielded by federal liability protections enacted during the internet’s early days. But after Wednesday’s […]
Continue ReadingA 1950s law on a state of emergency was activated after the Nov. 13, 2015 terror attacks; it allows for searches and house arrests without a court decision. A “public health state of emergency” approved during the Covid pandemic was used to restrict freedom of movement and assembly without parliament’s approval. The new regime proposed […]
Continue ReadingA Whitehall official, granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, acknowledged “an increasing demand on defense that spreads far beyond the Middle East,” but insisted that the Ministry of Defence is able to focus on both theaters at the same time. British naval capabilities have also come under scrutiny following the return […]
Continue ReadingThe announcement is the latest escalation in a dispute between Budapest and Kyiv that saw Orbán blocking the EU’s loan to Ukraine, while accusing the other side of stalling on the pipeline repairs. This comes at a moment when global energy prices are rising due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, though Orbán stressed his […]
Continue ReadingHaving a gap in enforcement would have “immediate and severe” consequences including “reduced detection, fewer reports to law enforcement, and greater impunity for perpetrators,” the commissioners said in their letter. “As lawmakers, we have a duty to act.” The controversy shows how political tricky the issue of online child protection is in Europe. On one […]
Continue ReadingApple is not required to implement age checks under U.K. law, as the Online Safety Act does not apply to app stores or operating systems. Ofcom is conducting a report on whether to expand the act to include them, due in January 2027. Users who choose to update to the latest software, iOS 26.4 for iPhones and iPads, are prompted to verify their age, and […]
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