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Cell phones, smart watches, and tablets are now banned for pupils at Dutch primary and secondary schools. The Dutch government called them a “distraction” that reduces academic performance and social interaction. As

An electric car battery engineer who developed a system to slash charging times was announced as a winner of the German environmental prize. A moor and peatland researcher shares the 2024 accolade.

Muhyiddin Yassin, an opposition leader and former prime minister, has been accused of insulting Malaysia’s former king. The rotating monarchy in the country is held in deep respect. Malaysia has brought sedition charges

The historic ruling found that the giant search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to quell competition. The US has increasingly been working to reign in Big Tech companies over antitrust

Germany’s Foreign Ministry stressed the dangers posed by Chinese espionage in a press briefing. It is the first time China’s ambassador to Berlin has been summoned since 1989. Germany’s Foreign Ministry has

After years of deliberation, Google’s “Privacy Sandbox” initiative announced it will not be phasing out third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. The cookies allow advertisers to collect user information. After years of

Bangladesh protest organizers are giving authorities a two-day “ultimatum” to restore internet service and end curfew, after clashes between students, pro-government supporters and armed police killed dozens last week. A student group

This summer, people will be able to swim in a zone of the Bonaparte Dock at the MAS Museum in Antwerp for the first time. From 28 July, visitors can enter the

The Russian software company will no longer be able to sell or even update its products in the United States. The move comes amid fears of Russian cyberattacks. The White House said

Ministers of 20 EU member states voted in favor of the Nature Restoration law giving it their final approval. The Austrian minister who backed the vote faces legal action from her own