France suspends TikTok feature in EU first
France becomes first EU nation to suspend TikTok's 'rewards' feature amid mounting concerns about child protection and addictive content algorithms under new digital regulations.
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Guardian removes article, sparking media transparency debate
The Guardian has taken down an article from its website, raising questions about editorial decisions and content preservation in the digital age. Explore what this means for media transparency.
Google AI's Dangerous Driving Advice Exposed
Australian road safety officials are sounding the alarm after Google's AI overview provided dangerously incorrect headlight rules, potentially putting drivers at risk on dark roads.
Pornhub loses 27% of UK visitors in porn crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's new age verification rules have caused Pornhub's UK traffic to plummet by over 25%, marking a major victory for online safety campaigners.
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Trump's Secret TikTok Seizure Plan Exposed
Exclusive: Trump administration considered extreme measures to force TikTok's transfer from Chinese ownership, including freezing assets and shareholder control, according to former official Miles Bessent.
Australian pleads guilty to selling US secrets to Russia
A Canberra-born IT consultant faces decades in US prison after admitting he sold classified American defence technology secrets to a Russian intelligence operative in a shocking espionage case.
Google Faces US Antitrust Case Over Chrome Dominance
The US Justice Department launches landmark antitrust case against Google, alleging the tech giant illegally maintains Chrome browser monopoly through restrictive agreements with Apple and other partners.
Legal victory sparks call for drama regulation
After winning damages over historical inaccuracies in a Richard III film, a claimant demands stronger oversight of fact-based dramas, raising crucial questions about artistic license versus truth.
TikTok and Pam Bondi Face Criminal Charges Over Threat Bounty
Explosive legal action targets TikTok and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi over alleged 'threat bounty' programme that reportedly paid researchers to find damaging content about competitors.
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Australian Parliament Debates Social Media Age Verification Laws
Australian politicians clash over controversial social media age assurance laws while confronting toxic algae threats and telecommunications penalties in a dramatic parliamentary session.
Microsoft sued in Australia over AI pricing allegations
Tech giant Microsoft is being sued by Australia's competition watchdog for allegedly misleading millions of Australians about AI feature pricing in a case that could set a major precedent for tech regulation.
EU investigates Meta and TikTok under Digital Services Act
Brussels launches formal proceedings against tech giants Meta and TikTok for potential Digital Services Act violations, marking Europe's toughest digital regulation enforcement yet.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner demands global censorship powers
Australia's online safety chief Julie Inman Grant faces backlash after calling for worldwide content removal powers during London address, raising free speech concerns.
Facebook fined €210M in French cookie tracking case
Meta's Facebook faces massive €210 million penalty from French authorities for making it difficult for users to refuse cookie tracking in major GDPR enforcement action.
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BBC Under Ofcom Investigation Over Hamas Attack Coverage
UK media regulator Ofcom launches investigation into BBC's reporting of Hamas's October assault on Israel, examining potential due impartiality breaches across television and iPlayer platforms.
Labour to replace veteran cards with digital version
Labour plans to replace physical veteran cards with a digital version through the GOV.UK One Login, streamlining access to services and support for former military personnel.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Royal Mail faces substantial financial penalty after failing to meet first and second class delivery targets for 2023-24, marking the third consecutive year of service failures.
Widow's crusade could transform UK tree safety laws
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow campaigns for legal change after husband crushed by falling tree branch during family walk, exposing dangerous gap in property law.
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Congress probes Starlink over Myanmar scam centres
A congressional committee launches investigation into SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service amid allegations it's being used to power sophisticated scam operations in Myanmar.
Vegas Wins Casino fined £2.2M by UK regulators
UK Gambling Commission cracks down on Vegas Wins Casino after investigation reveals unfair bonus terms and failure to protect vulnerable customers.
New UK passport drops King's crest for natural landscapes
Discover how Britain's new passport design is swapping traditional royal heraldry for stunning natural landmarks in a major technological overhaul set for 2025.
US Congress passes bill to block foreign tech access
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved groundbreaking legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive American technologies and data.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
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Discover the fascinating safety regulation that keeps ashtrays in aircraft lavatories decades after smoking was prohibited on flights.
CIA's Secret Cold War Spy Base in Alaska Revealed
Newly uncovered documents expose a covert CIA listening post hidden beneath an Alaskan mountain during the Cold War, designed to intercept Soviet communications in one of America's most ambitious intelligence operations.
Google blocked sexual health ads as adult content
Tech giant Google mistakenly classified crucial sexual health awareness campaigns as 'adult content', preventing vital public health information from reaching Australians, a Senate estimates hearing has revealed.
Germany allows police to shoot down drones in new law
German authorities are set to receive sweeping new powers to disable and destroy threatening drones as part of a major security overhaul targeting unauthorised aircraft.
German police authorised to destroy threatening drones
German authorities have been granted unprecedented powers to intercept and destroy drones near critical infrastructure like Munich Airport, marking a significant shift in national security policy.
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