France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, cites constitutional concerns

France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, cites constitutional concerns

The court said the law did not provide sufficient safeguards for users’ privacy while disproportionately restricting freedom of expression. France’s top court on Friday blocked the law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, saying some of its provisions infringed on fundamental freedoms and failed to provide adequate privacy safeguards.The Constitutional … Read more

Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate

Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate

Berlin swimming pool cancels ‘Black communities only’ event over security concerns after backlash (Photo: AFP) A temporary public swimming pool outside Berlin’s historic Volksbuhne theatre has cancelled a planned event that was due to be open exclusively to Black communities after the programme attracted controversy and scrutiny over its restricted access. The €300,000 pop-up pool, … Read more

Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: Overcrowding concerns emerge as passenger count remains uncertain

Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: Overcrowding concerns emerge as passenger count remains uncertain

At least 15 people died and 27 remained missing after a passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday. (@zoleka_zw) At least 15 people died and 27 remained missing after a passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday, while 77 people were rescued, authorities said.Questions over possible overcrowding and incomplete passenger records … Read more

Kevin Warsh-Donald Trump conversation: Report raises concerns over Federal Reserve independence; POTUS speaks out

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, however, dismissed reports that suggested the two have been in regular contact since Warsh took over the central bank in May. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo)

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, however, dismissed reports that suggested the two have been in regular contact since Warsh took over the central bank in May. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, … Read more