How EU wants to change AI, big tech image amid US pressure

The EU has long been seen as more of a regulator and less of an innovator regarding artificial intelligence and technology. As the Trump administration criticizes tech rules, the bloc …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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The children of Gaza surviving in a warzone

A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital.

Source: BBC

DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

Source: BBC

Serbia: Students mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse

Hundreds of students blocked a major highway and bridge in Belgrade for seven hours. Serbia has seen months of protests since 15 people were killed by a falling canopy in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Lives on the line: Low pay has US wildland firefighters quitting

As wildfires get worse, firefighters are struggling to combat blazes and remain in a job with poor labour conditions.

Source: Al Jazeera

UK ministers explore further scaling back audit reform legislation

Ministers discussed ditching a measure forcing Big Four accounting firms to share audits with smaller firms

Source: Financial Times

Mother, daughter die after being injured in Munich car ramming

A two-year-old girl and her mother have died from injuries suffered in car-ramming attack earlier this week in Munich.

Source: Al Jazeera

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy. What risks could this have for both? And does it make sense …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Germany: Refugees stigmatized as anti-migrant wave swells

After deadly knife attacks involving suspects with an immigrant background, curbing immigration has come to dominate Germany's election campaign. Psychologists warn against stigmatizing refugees.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests

An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content

Google has cooperated with autocratic regimes around the world, including the Kremlin in Russia and …

Source: The Guardian

Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

Police search for member currently on the lam from charges linked to killings across the country

The killing of US border patrol agent David Maland near the Canadian border in …

Source: The Guardian