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10 recent stories.
Technology / Europe
Meta's Instagram has announced the discontinuation of its end-to-end encrypted chat feature, citing child safety as a primary concern. The change shifts direct messages back to standard encryption, allowing the company greater access to user communications.
08 May 2026
Policy / Europe
French prosecutors have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk's social platform X, now formally including criminal charges regarding child sexual abuse images, deepfakes, and allegations of complicity in systemic disinformation.
08 May 2026
Policy / European Union
The European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee has endorsed a comprehensive draft decision regarding the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, setting out new technical and financial guidelines.
07 May 2026
Policy / Europe
European Union states and the Parliament have provisionally agreed to a streamlined approach to AI legislation, aiming to reduce legal complexities for businesses while maintaining safety standards.
07 May 2026
Policy / European Union
The European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee has released a mission report detailing findings from a recent trip to key energy sites in France, aimed at enhancing EU energy policy.
07 May 2026
Society / Europe
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over alleged false advertising of its Siri features, with eligible iPhone users potentially receiving up to $95 each.
07 May 2026
Society / Europe
Meta has requested a judge to reverse a recent jury verdict that found the company negligent in the design of its platform, which allegedly contributed to a user's depression and addiction. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for social media litigation in the U.S.
07 May 2026
Policy / European Union
An eight-member delegation from the European Parliament's ITRE Committee embarked on a mission to France, focusing on key industrial sectors and the energy transition, showcasing the country's commitments to aerospace and clean technologies.
07 May 2026
Technology / European Union
The European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee has released a comprehensive report detailing its mission to Tokyo, outlining objectives to strengthen international collaboration in energy and research sectors.
07 May 2026
Policy / European Union
The European Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee has released amendments to the draft report on the Connecting Europe Facility, setting the stage for transformative infrastructure investments across the EU for the next funding period.
07 May 2026