Saturday, October 24, 2026

Europe

Switzerland Moves to Ban Live Chick Shredding in Major Animal Protection Shift

Biodiversity & Conservation Mohsin Pirzada -
Bern, Switzerland — In a significant animal-welfare reform taking effect this year, Switzerland has officially banned the live shredding of male chicks in the...

European Commission Urged to Invoke Digital Law Against TikTok Over Safety and Compliance Failures

Digital Regulation Mohsin Pirzada -
Brussels — The European Commission is facing intensified calls from lawmakers, digital rights groups, and EU member states to invoke strict digital regulations against...

Spain Seeks to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 in Landmark Digital Regulation Move

Digital Regulation Mohsin Pirzada -
Madrid — Spain has enacted a groundbreaking digital safety law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms without verifiable parental consent, making...

EU, India, UK, and China Deals Emerge After Transatlantic Strain Over Greenland and Tariff Threats

Sanctions & Global Trade Mohsin Pirzada -
Brussels / New Delhi / London — In the wake of a fraught week of diplomacy highlighted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial Greenland...

EU Launches Formal Investigation into X Over Sexual Deepfakes by AI Chatbot Grok

Digital Regulation Mohsin Pirzada -
Brussels — The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platformX (formerly Twitter) after its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok...
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