- Brussels launched an age checking app. Hackers say it takes 2 minutes to break it. politico.eu
- EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access Reuters
- Statement by President von der Leyen with Executive Vice-President Virkkunen on the digital age verification app European Commission
- EU age verification app announced to protect children online DW.com
- What to Know About the E.U.’s New Age Verification App for Social Media Time Magazine
‘Financial Pawn of the Saudi Monarchy’: House Judiciary Opens Probe Into Jared Kushner – Common Dreams
Zookeeper shares update on Punch the monkey, whether he has a girlfriend – abcnews.com
Police respond to incident near Israeli embassy in London
‘Discarded items’ assessed as officers investigate video in which group claims to have targeted embassy with drones
Police in protective clothing are responding to an incident near the Israeli embassy in central London as counter-terrorism officers investigate a video shared online overnight in which a group claims to have targeted the embassy with drones carrying “dangerous substances”.
The Metropolitan police said there was an increased police presence in Kensington Gardens as officers investigated a number of “discarded items” and have urged people to avoid the area while they carry out their work.
Continue reading...The Palestinian woman on the cover of L’Espresso: Settlers were ready to kill us – Middle East Eye
- The Palestinian woman on the cover of L'Espresso: Settlers were ready to kill us Middle East Eye
- Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel Defense News
- 'L'Abuso': Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm - Truth or Fake France 24
- Italy will not renew defence agreement with Israel, Meloni says BBC
- Italy: Suspension of defence cooperation with Israel long overdue Amnesty International
Why did Michelin snub St Paul in its guide to the best restaurants in the Great Lakes region?
Critics warn smaller and immigrant-run restaurants risk being overlooked as city-funded deal shapes dining map
When Michelin announced that it was expanding its world-renowned restaurant guide into the Great Lakes region of the United States, including Minneapolis, one prominent city was left off the map – Saint Paul, the state capital.
Despite being just 11 miles apart, the second half of Minnesota’s “Twin Cities” was absent from the highly anticipated announcement. The omission has raised concerns among food critics and locals that Saint Paul – and, more widely, smaller local restaurants in Minneapolis and elsewhere – could be left behind.
Continue reading...More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 – UN Women – UN Women
- More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 – UN Women UN Women
- More than 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN gender equality agency reports UN News
- Women recount abuse at hands of Israeli military The Electronic Intifada
- Expert identifies major holes in UN report claiming 38,00 women and girls were killed in Gaza war The Times of Israel
- Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says Reuters
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and public
The internet in South Korea erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo was captured safely after a nine-day search that had gripped the nation and made the animal a national celebrity.
The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on 8 April. Animal rights activists questioned whether the wolf could survive outside the zoo and also worried he might be killed during capture, something that happened to a puma that escaped from the same zoo in 2018.
Continue reading...‘Starmer in peril’: what the papers say about Mandelson vetting row – The Guardian
- ‘Starmer in peril’: what the papers say about Mandelson vetting row The Guardian
- Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs BBC
- Starmer’s Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader AP News
- U.K.’s Starmer Under Fresh Scrutiny Over Epstein Fallout WSJ
- ‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure The Guardian
Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns
Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.
Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns
Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.
Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says – Reuters
- Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says Reuters
- Expert identifies major holes in UN report claiming 38,00 women and girls were killed in Gaza war The Times of Israel
- Women recount abuse at hands of Israeli military The Electronic Intifada
- More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 – UN Women UN Women
- 4 Ways War In the Middle East Is Disproportionately Affecting Women | Best Countries | U.S. News U.S. News & World Report
French widow, 86, flies home after ICE detention ordeal
Marie-Thérèse Ross was arrested on 1 April and held in a Louisiana facility by immigration officials
A French woman in her eighties who was arrested and placed in a US immigration detention centre has flown home.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Marie-Thérèse Ross in Alabama on 1 April after she overstayed her 90-day visa, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. The 86-year-old widow was being held at a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana.
Continue reading...Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.
Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.
Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
EU officials arrive in Hungary for high-stakes talks with Magyar’s government
Departing PM Viktor Orbán admits ‘political era has ended’ as EU says ‘clock is ticking’ to resolve important issues
EU officials have arrived in Budapest for high-stakes talks aimed at reshaping the bloc’s strained relationship with Hungary, weeks before the new government takes office, as the country’s departing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, admitted a “political era has ended” and suggested he would stay on as leader of his party in his first interview since the election.
Speaking to the pro-government outlet Patrióta, Orbán described Sunday’s election as an “emotional rollercoaster” after the opposition Tisza party won a landslide victory, bringing an end to his 16 years in power.
Continue reading...Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.