The tech billionaire blasted the Spanish premier after Sánchez announced new laws Madrid intends to roll out to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court.
Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret?
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will Number 10 react and is the carnage over? In a frantic 24 hours, Lord Mandelson gave up his peerage and the Metropolitan Police announced it…
Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens
Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.
Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks
During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.
Ukraine to change negotiating stance for Abu Dhabi talks after Russia’s massive strike
A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of missiles, targeting Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure.
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A Hula Hoop Turns Your Living Room Into a Dance Party
Living Room Dance Party: Hula Hoops, Floral Shorts, and Pure Joy A Room Full of Energy The living room smelled faintly of fresh flowers from the small vase on the table, but the real energy came from her. Dressed in a cozy brown long-sleeve top and playful floral shorts, she twirled a hula hoop around…
Police raid Elon Musk’s X office in France
French authorities searched Elon Musk’s social media platform X’s French offices on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation into its Grok AI chatbot, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a post on X. France opened an investigation last month following the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok on X, following up…
Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.
Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk’s X
The prosecutor’s cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police’s own cybercrime department.