New Zealand’s government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s
Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply. Read more at Read More
US threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ as markets await sanctions announcement
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of what he calls an ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, describing the campaign as the single greatest financial offensive ever directed at…
Netherland withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, says competition ‘no longer’ neutral
The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel’s participation. Read More
‘We are stepping up’: EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defences
As Ukraine continues to sustain brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences as part of the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme. Read…
Greece moves Patriot system to Crete over reported Iran threats to US bases
The Financial Times reported last week, quoting Iranian sources, that Iran would fire missiles at US targets in Europe if President Donald Trump steps up military pressure over the Strait…
41-year-old French tourist dies while hiking in Crete
The French couple went on what proved to be a fatal hike in harsh weather conditions despite notices warning of the danger. Read More
US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific Ocean kills at least two
The US military launched operation “Southern Spear” in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America. Read more…
Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death
Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. “It’s not a coincidence that so many…
Syrian criminal clans: How is Germany attempting to address the problem?
Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a “Taskforce Clan” as one group there has recently attracted particular attention.…
Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon
Four logistics hubs in southern Russia were attacked as Kyiv expanded its campaign against supply networks it says support Moscow’s military. Read More