Italy’s data protection authority has fined Meta Platforms €805 million ($887 million) for accessing Android users’ photographs and videos without obtaining their consent or properly informing them. The investigation found that Meta used a Facebook app feature that suggested content from users’ personal photo galleries for sharing on the platform.
Hungarian authorities have recovered nearly $20 million in cash during a bribery investigation involving Miklos Sesztak, who served as development minister under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The money was discovered buried in forests, hidden inside farm buildings and warehouses, and stored in a residential property and a high-value safe. According to the National
Germany’s parliament has approved major changes to the country’s intelligence laws, granting greater powers to foreign and domestic intelligence agencies to tackle espionage, terrorism and sabotage. The legislation allows the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) to conduct covert operations abroad, including disrupting cyberattacks, disinformation networks and
Two deadly train accidents in Spain this year have weakened passenger confidence in the country’s high-speed rail network, raising concerns for its tourism and business travel sectors. The October 28 collision, which killed 69 people, forced the closure of the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed railway for the second time in nine months, disrupting travel for nearly 19,000
Pope Leo received an emotional welcome from an estimated 1.5 million people in Chiclayo, Peru, as he returned to the city where he served as bishop from 2015 to 2023. The massive gathering took place during an outdoor Mass at Pampas de Pimentel, forming the central event of his 12-day South American tour. Crowds travelled […]
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has confirmed that NATO will not hold its next summit in Albania in 2027, despite earlier plans to host the alliance’s leaders in Tirana. Speaking in Dublin on Thursday, Rama said there was no common decision on the timing of the next summit, adding that Albania could host it in […]
A Spanish judge has ordered the suspension of ultra-right group Nucleo Nacional as part of an investigation into alleged hate crimes and illegal association. The ruling also orders the closure of its office and the blocking of its social media content and bank accounts. The decision follows the arrest of 14 group members last week […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed a US proposal to include European Union representatives in the next round of peace negotiations with Russia. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday after holding discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Zelensky said European participation would ensure the EU has
Warby Parker is entering the artificial intelligence smart glasses market through a partnership with Google and Samsung, aiming to tap into growing demand for wearable technology. The New York-based eyewear company hopes its new intelligent glasses will become a major growth driver as global shipments of AI-powered eyewear continue to rise. The glasses will connect […]
More than 3,700 schools across Italy received fake bomb threats on Thursday, but most remained open following new government guidance on handling security alerts. The decision came after a similar wave of threatening emails on Wednesday forced thousands of schools to close and sparked widespread concern among parents. According to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s









