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Court orders Estonian state energy firm to halt shale oil plant construction

Judges rule environmental impact in Narva-Jõesuu had not been fully assessed after activists brought case

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says

The head of Elon Musk’s social media platform X says the company formerly known has Twitter has removed hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts and taken down or labeled thousands of pieces of content since the militant group’s attack on Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Meta and X respond to EU calls for vigilance over disinformation on social media

Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as X, formerly known as Twitter, have responded to a letter from EU Commissioner Thierry Breton urging caution over an increase in disinformation and illegal content. Both social media giants have said they've taken action on social…

France 24 · Oct 12, 2023

What is Hamas? Seven key questions answered

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the longest and most violent ongoing modern conflicts. It involves multiple causes, and includes various actors, one of which is Hamas, perpetrators of the brutal attack on Israel that has initiated the war in Gaza.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Social media platforms must ‘act swiftly to combat antisemitism’

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has told leaders of social media platforms they must show actions being taken to slow spread of harmful content.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

EU foreign policy chief heads for China in attempt to mend fences

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will pay a three day visit to China starting Thursday in an effort to diffuse tensions between Brussels and Beijing an to put the relationship back on track after years of friction.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2023

Most UK adults oppose flying Israeli flag on government buildings, poll finds

MORE people in Britain oppose government buildings flying the Israel flag than support it, according to new polling ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM reaches deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico in agreement with moderate breakaway party and ultra-nationalists to return to office for fourth time

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

EU ‘very close’ to finalising Russian diamond ban, says Belgian PM

Belgian backing for Russian diamond embargo critical as about 90% of world’s diamonds pass through Antwerp

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023