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Microsoft 365 global outage disrupts Portuguese government, health services and schools

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Europe News

Fire at Starlink station in Poland was 'sabotage,' minister says

Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

24 September 2026

Europe News

France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.

14 September 2026

Culture news

How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia

A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.

Culture news

Viral street battles born on TikTok: What is 'aura farming'?

"Aura farming" battles turn TikTok memes, poses and viral gestures into contests where young people put their charisma, style and confidence to the test.

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Tech News

Barter returns in app form: Pay with your time instead of money

An app allows people to exchange knowledge and skills without money, amid inflation and rising living costs that are driving new forms of collaborative economy.

Tech News

Is Google using your searches to train its AI? Here's how to opt out

The changes reflect a broader industry shift. Rather than relying solely on data scraped from the web, companies are increasingly mining people's everyday interactions with digital services.

Health news

Children under two should have zero screen time, experts warn

Children under two should avoid screens entirely, according to a new review linking early exposure to long-term developmental risks.

Tech News

WhatsApp's switch from phone numbers to usernames - explained

WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country.

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree landmark internet deal as peace process continues

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leading telecom companies agreed to a joint internet transit project as both countries move forward together after decades of war, boosting regional connectivity.

Europe in Motion

Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU?

Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal?

Made in Europe

CrowdFarming: the platform that wants to feed Europe better

Our reporter travelled to the Valencia region in Spain to meet the Úrculo brothers, founders of CrowdFarming, Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer organic food platform.

Iran

Iranians slowly returning online after months-long internet shutdown

Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice.

Iran

Iran's internet flickers back on despite judicial halt, reports claim

Live metrics show partial restoration of connectivity after President Pezeshkian ordered the international internet to be reopened, but an Iranian court has suspended the order before it could fully take effect, leaving Iranians in legal and digital limbo on day 88 of the country's longest blackout.

Iran

Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on

Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews.

Japan

Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo

The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother.

Russia

Russia's Kremlin-made spoiler party is now its second most popular

New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state.