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EU Parliament Backs Social Media Age Verification Push

#European Union #digital regulation #social media

November 27, 2025

EU Parliament Backs Social Media Age Verification Push

European Parliament supports stricter online protections for minors amid growing concerns over social media vulnerabilities and digital safety.

Ukraine Revolutionizes Warfare Through Digital Gamification Strategy

Al Jazeera

#Ukraine #military-strategy #gamification

Ukraine Revolutionizes Warfare Through Digital Gamification Strategy

Ukraine transforms modern warfare by integrating gaming elements into military operations, creating innovative defense strategies that blend technology with traditional combat.

French Cultural Diplomacy: Classic Cinema Gets Stage Revival

France 24

#cultural-diplomacy #soft-power #france-politics

French Cultural Diplomacy: Classic Cinema Gets Stage Revival

Jacques Demy's beloved 'Les demoiselles de Rochefort' receives a theatrical adaptation in Paris, highlighting France's soft power strategy through cultural exports.

Paris Police Bust Russian Spy Ring Spreading Kremlin War Propaganda

France 24

#Russian espionage #French security #propaganda warfare

Paris Police Bust Russian Spy Ring Spreading Kremlin War Propaganda

French authorities arrest three suspects in major counterintelligence operation targeting Russian espionage and disinformation campaigns linked to Moscow's war efforts.

Germany Strengthens Security Against Rising Russian Hybrid Threats

#hybrid-warfare #germany-security #russian-threats

Germany Strengthens Security Against Rising Russian Hybrid Threats

Germany faces escalating Russian hybrid warfare including drone attacks, infrastructure sabotage, and disinformation campaigns, prompting enhanced security measures.

Louvre Heist Widens: Four More Arrests in Audacious Art Crime

Al Jazeera

#France #cultural-security #international-crime

Louvre Heist Widens: Four More Arrests in Audacious Art Crime

French authorities arrest four additional suspects linked to the shocking seven-minute Louvre heist. The stolen artworks remain missing despite expanding investigation.

Louvre Heist: Four More Arrests in €88M Jewel Theft Case

France 24

#France #organized-crime #cultural-security

Louvre Heist: Four More Arrests in €88M Jewel Theft Case

Paris prosecutors announce four additional arrests in the October Louvre Museum heist that saw criminals steal €88 million worth of jewels, with stolen items still missing.

Joan Branson Dies at 80: Virgin Empire Matriarch's Global Impact

The New York Times

#British business #international commerce #Virgin Group

Joan Branson Dies at 80: Virgin Empire Matriarch's Global Impact

Joan Branson, wife of Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson for 35 years, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy that shaped global business and philanthropy.

Ukraine Peace Plan Revisions Signal Potential Breakthrough

BBC

#Ukraine #peace-negotiations #diplomacy

Ukraine Peace Plan Revisions Signal Potential Breakthrough

Diplomatic sources suggest significant changes to the proposed Ukraine peace framework could make it more palatable to Kyiv, though major obstacles remain.

Dodik's Proxy Victory: Karan Win Extends Controversial Rule in Srpska

#Bosnia #Republika-Srpska #Balkans

November 25, 2025

Dodik's Proxy Victory: Karan Win Extends Controversial Rule in Srpska

Sinisa Karan's presidential victory in Republika Srpska effectively extends Milorad Dodik's influence, raising concerns about Bosnia's fragile unity.

Belgium Paralyzed as Mass Union Strikes Target Government Austerity

#Belgium #labor strikes #European Union

November 25, 2025

Belgium Paralyzed as Mass Union Strikes Target Government Austerity

Belgian unions launch coordinated nationwide strikes against government savings plans, disrupting rail transport, schools, and airports across the country.