New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’
TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety in a case that strikes at its business model.
Issuing a preliminary ruling on Friday, the EU regulator said TikTok’s algorithm “can be harmful” and was leading young and vulnerable users “down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape from”.
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Bomb threats warning ‘the clock is ticking’ disrupt TV channels across Europe – Reuters
- Bomb threats warning 'the clock is ticking' disrupt TV channels across Europe Reuters
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Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason – BBC
- Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason BBC
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Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks – AP News
- Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks AP News
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Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for Shakahola deaths – BBC
- Paul Mackenzie: Kenya doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for Shakahola deaths BBC
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- Kenya cult leader handed 200-year sentence for 191 murders The Washington Post
- Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over the deaths of 190 children CNN
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction – Deadline
- Katherine Ryan Feeling "Grief & Relief" Over Russell Brand Conviction Deadline
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Hoax or bomb threats? What we know about flight disruptions across Europe – Al Jazeera
- Hoax or bomb threats? What we know about flight disruptions across Europe Al Jazeera
- Fresh bomb threats hit European flights and media organizations — but mystery remains who is behind them CNN
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- Bomb hoaxes: Messages reveal how threat was passed on by air traffic control BBC
- Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats to Flights in Europe Leaves Travelers Frustrated The New York Times
ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted – The Guardian
- ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted The Guardian
- South Africa's ANC set for major vote loss, city coalition battles loom Reuters
- ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline BBC
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Belgian king refuses PM Bart De Wever’s resignation and asks him to restart budget talks – Euronews.com
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- Belgium’s king rejects prime minister’s resignation, tells coalition to resume budget talks AP News
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Kyiv Hits Sixth Russian Oil Plant in a Week as Campaign Picks Up – Bloomberg.com
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Somalia’s top court rules president’s term extension is unlawful, deepening power struggle – AP News
Anti-fire ant eradication activist convicted after using legal arguments ‘similar to sovereign citizens’
Legal expert compares Trevor Hold’s failed defence to ‘tried and tested argument’ used by sovereign citizen movement
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The Queensland leader of a group opposing the eradication of fire ants in Australia has been convicted of obstructing government officers, after a magistrate threw out his argument that the commonwealth-funded program is illegal.
Trevor Hold was fined $1,500 but a conviction was not recorded. Hold has described himself as an “ultrapreneur”, a mental health counsellor, an organic cattle farmer and the chief executive officer of the anti-program group the Australian Advocacy Group – and as self-employed.
Continue reading...The Victorian Liberals’ campaign bus was supposed to be a reset. Instead it became the symbol of a rough week
Crashing into a shop awning ended the first outing of the Jess Express – but the opposition’s electoral momentum will be harder to stop
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Jess Wilson has barely put a foot wrong since becoming Victorian Liberal leader a little under a year ago. That was until this week, which ended with her campaign bus reversing into a small business.
The bus was launched on Friday, a few days earlier than planned, in what appeared to be an effort to reset Wilson’s relationship with the Spring Street press pack.
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