Elles De Yeager
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European Parliament for mandatory age verification for social media
The European Parliament is pushing for mandatory age verification on social media, suggesting a minimum age of 16 for access. This move aims to protect children online from privacy violations, mental health issues, and harmful content, with the Digital Services Act (DSA) already mandating age verification for services posing risks to minors.
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Russia Shutters Poland’s Consulate in Irkutsk in Tit-for-Tat Measure
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of Poland’s consulate in Irkutsk, a tit-for-tat measure responding to Warsaw’s recent decision to shut down one of Russia’s consulates. This leaves both nations with only one diplomatic mission each in their respective capitals.
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Belgian data trader fined for illegal resale of data
The Belgian data trader Infobel has been hit with a €40,000 fine by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA) for illegally reselling personal data for marketing purposes. The GBA found Infobel lacked proper consent from individuals, violating GDPR and emphasizing specific, active consent for data use.
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U.S. B-52 bombers join expanded Caribbean security push
U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bombers recently conducted a “Bomber Attack Demonstration” over the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation Southern Spear, highlighting an expanded security push in the region to counter transnational criminal networks.
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Matviyenko Urges Russians to Rethink Their Views on Early Parenthood as Demographic Crisis Deepens
Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko is urging Russians to rethink their views on early parenthood, suggesting it should become the norm to combat the country’s deepening demographic crisis. Matviyenko, in an interview, stated that a successful person should be defined by having a “good, close-knit, large and strong family.” She believes having children early should…
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Ex-Officer Gets Suspended Sentence for Selling Police Files to Journalist Nephew
A former police officer in Yekaterinburg has received a four-year suspended sentence after admitting to selling confidential police files. The court press service confirmed the ruling on Tuesday. Andrei Karpov, the ex-officer, pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and abuse of power. He sold criminal reports, including personal data and pre-trial information, to his nephew,…
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Fake FFmpeg Update Infects Mac Users with Backdoor
A new backdoor campaign is targeting Mac users, tricking them into installing malicious software disguised as an FFmpeg update. This attack begins with fake job offers on LinkedIn, luring victims to a specialized website for a “job assessment.” The site then prompts a fake FFmpeg “update,” instructing victims to run a `curl` command that installs…
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The European Union Votes to Deepen Defense Industry Ties with Ukraine
European Union lawmakers have voted to deepen the integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine, approving a 1.5-billion euro program. This strategic move aims to foster a more resilient and sovereign Europe by collaborating with Ukraine to build a cutting-edge military-industrial complex, deemed crucial for protecting democracies autonomously.
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Air Force practices operating from cut-off bases in fierce future war
The U.S. Air Force is actively preparing for potential conflicts, focusing on the ability of its units to operate independently from remote locations, even if communications are disrupted or supplies are cut off. This initiative is vital for future high-end warfare.
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U.S. Navy conducts joint mission with Guyana near Essequibo
The USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy destroyer, recently completed a joint mission with Guyana’s GDFS Shahous in the Caribbean Sea. This operation, which occurred on November 22, signals expanded maritime cooperation and supports U.S. Southern Command’s counter-drug operations and broader Department of War tasking, especially amid recent regional instability concerning the Essequibo region.