WorldUrsula von der Leyen quickly congratulated Moldova on the election results while two opposition parties were banned from participating in the vote.
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Telegram founder reveals blackmail attempt by French intelligence service
WorldFrench agents allegedly promised to "say good things" to the judge in exchange for Pavel Durov censoring Moldovan Telegram channels.
Swedes turn to private apps as social media sharing declines
Tech"The larger the services become, the more they are filled with content that users haven't asked for".
Gold prices at record levels
EconomyExperts warn of volatility and risk of sudden price drops.
Antifa added to Hungary’s terrorist list
World"Hungary will bring terrorists to justice and use the strictest measures to keep our country and citizens safe", announces Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
AI-created viruses can kill bacteria
Science"If someone did this with smallpox or anthrax, I would have grave concerns", warns Craig Venter, a pioneer in synthetic biology.
Cartoon of the week
Microsoft stops Israel’s use of technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians
WorldSecret spy project collected millions of phone calls from Palestinian civilians in Azure cloud service and was used to coordinate deadly bombings.
Moldova bans opposition party days before parliamentary election
WorldThe Central Election Commission under pro-EU leader Sandu announced on Friday that all candidates from the party will be removed from the ballots.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Looting of Anundshög yields unexpected research breakthrough
HistoryCharcoal samples from the plundering pits date Anundshög to the Vendel period – 1,500 years back in time.
Stamford Bridge – where Viking dreams were crushed
HistoryWhen the sun set on September 25, 1066, King Harald and thousands of Nordic warriors lay dead. The blood that stained Yorkshire red marked the end of an era spanning several centuries.
China plans fully AI-controlled economy by 2035
EconomyAI technology is expected to reach a 90 percent adoption rate by 2030 and practically become a new type of infrastructure in China.
Fifteen minutes in the park can reduce anxiety
Health"Brief contact with nature can provide significant mental health benefits", researchers say.
Chinese EVs outsell Tesla
EconomyTesla's sales have decreased by 36 percent in Europe.
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to prison
WorldFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison for illegal campaign financing.
Swedish government opens wallet to combat “racism”
SwedenTaxpayers' money designated to combat "antisemitism, antiziganism, anti-Muslim and anti-Black racism, as well as discrimination against the Sami people".
London mayor attacks Trump: “Racist and islamophobic”
WorldSadiq Khan, who is Muslim with Pakistani background, dismisses Trump's claims that London is on its way to becoming an Islamic enclave.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Researchers: More people affected by meat allergy as ticks spread
Health"Unfortunately, there is no treatment other than having to avoid mammalian meat", states Professor Marianne van Hage.
Swedish government increases aid to Syria’s jihadist regime
WorldAllocated an additional €27 million from Sweden’s taxpayers.
Arms industry surges on stock market after Trump’s statements
EconomyPresident's statements about shooting down Russian aircraft and continuing to deliver weapons to Europe cause military industry stock prices to rise sharply.
Screen time decreases among Swedish children
SwedenMore young children read books or magazines daily.
Trump: NATO should shoot down Russian aircraft
WorldThe President now claims that Ukraine can retake all lost territories – and suggests that Kiev should invade Russia.
Georgia’s Prime Minister: The West is trying to stage a coup
World"A revolution orchestrated by a foreign intelligence service will not occur in Georgia. We will not permit it".
Hungary and Netherlands follow Trump’s lead – seek to classify Antifa as terrorist group
WorldHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Dutch politician Geert Wilders point to Antifa's violent methods and demand strong action against left-wing extremism.
Trump: Paracetamol linked to autism
WorldTrump urges pregnant women to stop taking paracetamol unless "medically necessary".
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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