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EU says WhatsApp AI terms update fails to resolve antitrust concerns
The European Commission has escalated its regulatory pressure on Meta, declaring that the company’s recent attempts to adjust its terms regarding AI assistant access on WhatsApp are insufficient to satisfy ongoing antitrust mandates. This latest development marks a significant friction point in the European Union’s broader effort to regulate the behavior of "gatekeeper" platforms under […]
Russia ramps up destructive cyberattacks on Europe, says Sweden
The European security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as nation-state actors shift from traditional espionage toward active sabotage of critical civilian infrastructure. Swedish Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin recently confirmed that Russian-aligned actors have significantly intensified their offensive cyber operations, moving beyond data exfiltration to target the physical stability of European utility providers. […]
Iranian Military Strikes on Civilian Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Constitute Potential War Crimes Says Human Rights Watch
The deliberate targeting of at least two civilian commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces on March 11, 2026, represents a grave violation of international humanitarian law and amounts to war crimes, according to a comprehensive report released today by Human Rights Watch. These attacks, occurring within a broader context […]
Israel says it killed Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani in overnight airstrike
The Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility as the Israeli military confirmed on March 17, 2026, that an overnight precision airstrike successfully neutralized Ali Larijani, Iran’s high-ranking security chief. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic, fundamentally altering the power dynamics within the […]
Far right says EU Parliament chief Metsola broke deal on tribute to slain French activist
The European Parliament finds itself mired in a fresh round of political friction this week as far-right factions accuse President Roberta Metsola of reneging on a formal agreement regarding a memorial tribute for Quentin Deranque, the French activist whose recent death has sparked intense debate across the continent. The dispute, which spilled into the plenary […]