EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material
EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close…
Portugal arrests six people linked to far-right group and seizes cache of explosives and weapons
Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement. Read More
Banks backtracked on climate pledges last year, handing €750bn to fossil fuel firms
In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed. Read More
Spain says April’s blackout was caused by multiple technical failures and rules out cyberattack
The 28 April outage started shortly after 12:30pm in Spain and lasted through nightfall, disrupting businesses, transport systems, mobile networks, Internet connectivity and other critical infrastructure. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read More
Will a new strategy improve European water management?
One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros…
Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say
The 21-year-old, who meticulously planned the attack at his former high school in Graz, killed nine students and a teacher. Read More
Poland adds minefields to ‘East Shield’ protective barrier with Russia and Belarus
Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the “East Shield” project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in…
At least 51 killed in Gaza near aid distribution point, hospitals say
Local hospitals reported that Israeli forces carried out an air strike on a nearby home before opening fire toward the crowd in the southern city of Khan Younis. Read more…
Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East
US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.…