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British doctors warn of the growing impact of social media on children’s health amid calls for tighter restrictions. (Image: Reuters)

EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s

September 15, 2026 9:11 am

The EU proposal is part of an EU Kids Act that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen will present on Thursday.

More BMWs, Mercedes? India-EU deal could spur sixfold jump in car imports

September 14, 2026 9:27 am

The total country-specific quota falls under two parts, whereby the FTA component comes in at 0.69 million tonnes and the most favoured nation component, available to all partner countries, stands at 0.95 million tonnes.

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur amid a Ukraine ammunition deal controversy.

Why Estonia defence minister resigned over ₹769-crore India-linked Ukraine shell deal

September 05, 2026 8:17 pm

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after reports emerged over a €70 million EU-funded contract for artillery shells for Ukraine that were not delivered.

The Google campus in Mountain View, Calif., July 22, 2025.

Google changes spam policy in EU to avert antitrust fine

August 30, 2026 9:39 am

It targets the practice of publishing third-party pages on a site in an attempt to abuse search rankings.

10 questions on Ceuta migrant crisis: Why 50,000 crossed from Morocco into Spain, how 57 died

August 02, 2026 6:01 am

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within a single day, leaving at least 57 dead and triggering a political crisis in Madrid.

Flames rip through a forest near Bordeaux, France, as firefighters battle fast-moving wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds. (Source: AP)

Europe wildfires force 300,000 to flee as France, Spain battle massive blazes

July 27, 2026 7:12 pm

Authorities in France have evacuated around 250,000 people from the south-western regions of Gironde and Landes, with another 55,000 ordered to leave late Saturday.

Just five days ago, Anand was explaining why he was voluntarily stepping back from active administration. (Pic Credit: FIDE/Michal Walusza)

The reluctant president: Viswanathan Anand to run FIDE for two months

July 26, 2026 8:20 pm

In his role as the Interim President, Anand is likely to preside over the decision to award hosting rights for the FIDE World Championship at the end of this year where Gukesh will defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov.

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties

July 24, 2026 9:23 am

Google has 60 days to comply with the Commission's orders to treat rivals in a fair and non-discriminatory manner and to allow app developers to steer users away from its app store.

The French ban would require platforms to block access to young teenagers through age-verification mechanisms compliant with European ‌Union law. (Image: Reuters)

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

July 14, 2026 9:17 am

A special panel set up to study child safety online delivered its report to the EU chief on Monday.

Sweden Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari Brings Baby to EU Meeting

Sweden minister brings 3-month-old baby to EU meeting, video goes viral

June 26, 2026 2:49 pm

Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari arrived at the meeting with her infant, saying the decision was meant to send a message that women should not have to choose between raising a family and serving in public office.