Myth busting Australia’s teen social media restrictions

The world is copying Australia’s teen social media restrictions. The impacts are mixed and hard-to-measure.

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French court blocks social media ban for under 15s

Ruling could have far-reaching implications about kids’ rights to access the internet.

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 14 Aug 2026 Commission clears acquisition of Randstad Digital Solutions Business by LTM The Europea…

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Farage’s victory over Binface won’t silence his critics

The Reform UK leader wanted to send a "people versus the establishment" message in Clacton. But he'll face continued scrutiny of his finance…

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Farage probe resumes after he wins Clacton by-election

Reform UK leader sails home in special contest he triggered amid scrutiny of his finances — but misses the count.

Decision (EU) 2026/1942 of the European Central Bank of 30 July 2026 on the processing of personal data in the context of the prudential supervision of credit institutions (ECB/2026/18)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1195 of 5 June 2026 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the procedure to conduct the listing of high-risk plants, plant products or other objects

US lawmakers visit Vatican to discuss AI — and meet the pope

The visit comes as the Catholic Church, including Pope Leo XIV, has increasingly focused on the rapidly developing technology.

The government is recruiting tech companies to help fight its cyber battles

The massive policy shift comes as Americans reported losing $20.8 billion to cybercrime in 2025.

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Oktoberfest Champagne dispute leaves far-right German politician facing arrest warrant

The order is a result of unpaid legal costs arising from a dispute between the AfD lawmaker and a comedian.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1945 of 10 August 2026 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1160 concerning certain emergency measures relating to sheep pox and goat pox in Bulgaria (notified under document C(2026) 5802)

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1943 of 10 August 2026 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1108 concerning certain emergency measures relating to sheep pox and goat pox in Romania (notified under document C(2026) 5800)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1216 of 9 June 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards setting out durability multipliers for gaseous pollutants of heavy-duty vehicles of categories M3, N2 and N3

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1061 of 7 May 2026 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 as regards the standardised format and sequence and the streamlined content, scrutiny and approval of the prospectus

Trump sued over paid early access to Truth Social posts

The president’s social media company began offering high-speed access to his market-moving announcements for $100,000 a month in August.

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How Russian attacks, European protectionism and drought are trapping Ukraine’s vital grain

Kyiv wants the help of EU countries as Black Sea missile strikes choke its grain exports, but capitals fear the ire of their own farmers.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1936 of 5 August 2026 laying down certification rules and a model health certificate for entry into the Union of consignments of live animals and products of animal origin determined as equivalent to Union standards from New Zealand and repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1901

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1872 of 29 July 2026 amending the implementing technical standards laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2070 as regards benchmark portfolios, reporting templates and reporting instructions to be applied in the Union for the reporting referred to in Article 78(2) of Directive 2013/36 /EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1278 of 9 June 2026 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the listing of pesticides and industrial chemicals

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Merz’s deal with the Taliban alarms Afghan dissidents in Germany

Under pressure from the rising far right, Germany is letting Taliban officials staff Afghan missions in exchange for more deportations. Afgh…

Pelosi: Those who knew of Biden’s decline ‘should have acted’

The former House speaker’s remarks came at POLITICO's The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit on Tuesday.

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Swarming jellyfish overrun French nuclear plant on same date two years in a row

The jellyfish invasion is the latest in a series of climate change-driven incidents that have affected a record number of French nuclear rea…

Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1858 of 24 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 on the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (OJ L, 2026/1858, 27.7.2026)

Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L, 2026/506, 23.4.2026)