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Meta EU ad-free subscription: "Privacy for the rich"

The social media giant's new model is facing its first privacy challenges in the EU as an Austrian digital rights group filed a complaint. Here's all you need to know.

Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data shows

Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data shows

European Environment Agency says half of deaths could have been avoided by cutting pollution to recommended limits

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft plans huge changes to Windows to comply with European law

Microsoft plans huge changes to Windows to comply with European law

You'll be able to remove Bing web search and Microsoft Edge – but only if you're in Europe or tell Microsoft that's where your PC lives

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"They need to make good products and let people CHOOSE to use them." How Brexit and Microsoft teamed up to ruin Windows 11

Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users hide some ads and the MSN news feed. The change is due to legislation, not out of the goodness of Microsoft's heart, and it will only affect a limited number of countries.

Windows Central

Want to get rid of Bing, Edge and ads in Windows 11? Some users will be able to – but not everyone

Microsoft reveals huge customization changes for Windows 11 – but most users won’t get them.

Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act

Microsoft has published a blog post detailing how it's making Windows 11 compliant with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA.)

Windows Central

Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe

Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA.

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Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election?

Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election?

ON Thursday, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will go to the polls, where a new UK Government rule will be in place ...

The National (Scotland)

Alyn Smith: Our best future is as indy nation in the EU, not Efta

Alyn Smith: Our best future is as indy nation in the EU, not Efta

BEFORE Westminster, I spent 16 years as one of Scotland’s six MEPs in the European Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Should I worry about noise pollution?

Should I worry about noise pollution?

More traffic, more construction, more drum‘n’bass-loving neighbours – society’s volume is going up. What are the impacts on our health and is there a solution?

The Guardian - UK

SNP brand Efta 'halfway house' as party to publish paper on EU policy

THE SNP are set to launch a paper defending their policy in favour of joining the EU – in a direct rebuke to arguments put forward by Alba.

The National (Scotland)

‘Impossible to live like this’: Italy’s Po Valley blighted by air pollution among worst in Europe

‘Impossible to live like this’: Italy’s Po Valley blighted by air pollution among worst in Europe

Cremona residents say life becoming unbearable amid pollution from industry, cars and farm animal waste

The Guardian - UK

Voices: ‘The devil’s in the detail’: Independent readers give their verdict on UK’s chance to strengthen ties with EU

Voices: ‘The devil’s in the detail’: Independent readers give their verdict on UK’s chance to strengthen ties with EU

Have your say: The opportunity for the UK to rejoin the EU under an ‘associate membership’ has sparked debate among Independent readers

The Independent UK

Microsoft is finally changing this annoying Windows 11 behavior – but there’s a catch

Microsoft is finally changing this annoying Windows 11 behavior – but there’s a catch

A change in testing will be a relief to anyone who hates Edge popping up unannounced – but it’s only happening in Europe.

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TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners

Activists call on tech giant to extend a change making personalised algorithm optional to comply with rules for EEA countries

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re in serious trouble’: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health

From the strain extreme heat puts on your heart to the damage it does to your mental health, not to mention the increased air pollution, the forecast isn’t good

South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate

Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with around 40% of Black South Africans unemployed.

Manchester Evening News

Eight new UK laws passed in the last week explained - including prisoner release dates, rogue landlords and more

A number of Bills have been granted royal assent by the King this week - here's what they all mean

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Extreme weather blamed for 195,000 deaths, €560 billion in damage over past 40 years: Report

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has revealed that extreme weather conditions in Europe have killed almost 195,000 people and caused economic losses of more than €560 billion euros since 1980.

DWP benefit claimants warned to notify officials before going on holiday

A number of benefits - including Universal Credit - have rules around going abroad

Microsoft president clarifies EU cloud agreement, popular games will be 'automatically' licensed to competitors and 'this will apply globally'

This is what got the Activision Blizzard deal over the line with EU regulators.

EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The deal still faces hurdles in the UK and US, but this is a big boost for Microsoft.

Windows Central

European Commission approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox

The European Commission has chosen whether or not to allow Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Manchester Evening News

The forms of ID that will be accepted in the 2023 local elections

New national legislation means a valid form of photo ID must be presented in polling stations

The Independent UK

Voter ID explained: What are the new rules at polling stations for upcoming local elections?

First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May

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