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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Gabon, the suspension of social networks disrupts students and pupils

In Gabon, the suspension of social media platforms is causing significant disruption to students and pupils who rely on these networks for their educational needs.

Mar 1 • 03:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Social Networks Are Not What They Thought

The article critiques the misconceptions adults hold regarding social media and the ineffective solutions they propose to address new digital challenges.

Mar 1 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social Networks: Prohibit to Protect

The article discusses the need to prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms due to their potentially addictive design and negative impacts on mental well-being.

Mar 1 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violence, networks, and bullying: how to address what is said and what is silenced in the 'digital planet'

The article discusses the prevalence of digital violence among adolescents in Argentina, highlighting the different forms of bullying that extend beyond school environments.

Feb 28 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brain activity of babies helps to unravel the human brain

A study involving researchers from Brazil, South Africa, and the United States reveals that neural networks in babies aged 3 months to 2 years resemble those of adults, suggesting early foundational structures of brain architecture.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Social networks are buzzing about such passenger behavior: check if you're doing it too

Social media has erupted over passengers who jump from their seats as soon as the plane lands, sparking discussions about flight etiquette.

Feb 28 • 13:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I am a star, but I don't have social networks. Why do the famous refuse them

An article discussing the reasons famous individuals choose to avoid social media platforms.

Feb 28 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

OpenAI, agreement with the Pentagon on the use of artificial intelligence

OpenAI has secured an agreement with the Pentagon to provide its AI technology for classified military networks amid tensions with competitor Anthropic.

Feb 28 • 08:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CEO of Telefónica Germany: 'Mobile networks were not designed for resilience'

The CEO of Telefónica Germany, Santiago Argelich, emphasizes the need for transformation in telecommunications, criticizing the inefficient competitive landscape and infrastructure in Germany.

Feb 28 • 07:17 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

OpenAI Signs Agreement with Pentagon After Anthropic's Breakdown

OpenAI has secured an agreement with the Pentagon to utilize its AI models in classified networks, following a directive from President Trump for government agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology.

Feb 28 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clean Network Project: DME begins a cleanup in Poços

DME Distribuição has launched the first cleanup effort of the Clean Network Project in Poços de Caldas, focusing on the cleaning and reorganization of telecommunications networks.

Feb 27 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Do the cartels control Mexico?

The article discusses the recent joint operation of Mexican armed forces and American intelligence against the CJNG cartel leader, El Mencho, resulting in significant violence and raising concerns about the pervasive influence of criminal networks in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elize Matsunaga accumulates fans and becomes a meme on social networks; glamorization of crime is criticized

Elize Matsunaga, who murdered her husband, has gained unexpected popularity and admiration on social media, sparking debate about the glamorization of crime in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women report fetishization of autistic individuals in dating apps and social networks

Women have reported experiences of being fetishized for their autism on dating apps and social media, receiving invasive and inappropriate questions from men.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Poland is preparing a law that would ban social networks for children under 15

Poland is drafting legislation aimed at prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15.

Feb 27 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Poland also wants to ban social networks for children under 15. Tusk's government is already preparing a law

The Polish government is preparing a law that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15, making operators responsible for age verification.

Feb 27 • 06:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

From drug seizures in underwear to larger crime networks - how are they connected in Södertälje?

This article discusses the connections between various criminal networks in Södertälje involved in drug offenses and suspected economic crimes.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of inconspicuous houses. Russian spies build networks of properties intended for sabotage

A report highlights the construction of networks of properties by Russian spies that could potentially be used for sabotage activities.

Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Operation Returns Cell Phones to Theft Victims in Volta Redonda

Victims of cell phone theft in Volta Redonda received their recovered devices during a police operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in such crimes in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How will neighbors cope if a major crisis strikes? Over 4,000 villages in Finland received new guidelines

Finnish villages have received new guidelines to enhance community resilience in the face of possible crises.

Feb 26 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running

The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 26 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Announcement... TATA's Stock Soars Like a Rocket, Up by 15%

Shares of Tata Group's Tejas Networks surged over 15% following the announcement of a deal with NEC Corporation for the production and supply of 5G massive MIMO radios.

Feb 26 • 09:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Supply: A Heating System for All

Large heat pumps can provide energy for industrial processes or district heating networks, and there is still potential for improvements.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

France’s Engie strikes deal to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5bn

Engie has announced its agreement to acquire UK Power Networks for £10.5 billion, marking a significant step in the company's growth strategy in energy transition.

Feb 25 • 21:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Engie makes a £12 billion acquisition in the UK

Engie has announced the acquisition of UK Power Networks for £10.5 billion, reinforcing its presence in the UK energy market.

Feb 25 • 19:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed the curious practice that the Mayans carried out with dogs

A recent study by researchers from the University of Calgary uncovered significant insights into the role and exchange of dogs in Maya civilization.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian police plans to catch a fraud call network soon

The Estonian police are preparing to target a fraud call network in the near future, following successful operations by Latvian authorities against similar networks.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon Pressures the Network Agency

Eon plans to invest approximately €48 billion by 2030 to expand electricity networks in response to growing demands from renewable energy sources and industrial shifts to electrification.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon invests more in power grids

Eon, Europe's largest power grid operator, is planning to significantly increase its investment in power networks, targeting €48 billion from 2026 to 2030 to accommodate renewable energy sources and new data centers.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prime Minister: The best tool against addictions is children's engagement, not a ban on social networks

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė emphasizes the importance of engaging children in activities to combat addiction rather than banning social media.

Feb 25 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposing to ban social networks for children – I. Ruginienė's call

The Lithuanian Prime Minister urges more focus on children's activities and proposes banning social networks for minors to combat addiction and violence.

Feb 25 • 13:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Police: Criminal Networks Pose a Significant and Persistent Threat

The Norwegian police report a growing threat from criminal networks, particularly involving the exploitation of minors for serious violent tasks.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Police: Criminal networks pose a significant threat in 2026

Criminal networks in Norway are increasingly recruiting minors for serious violence, with implications for public safety according to police assessments.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iberdrola's profits soar 12%, reaching 6.285 billion in 2025

Iberdrola reported a 12% increase in profits for the year 2025, reaching 6.285 billion euros, attributed to significant investments in its networks and a robust dividend announcement.

Feb 25 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parliament leader skeptical about banning social networks for children: we need to talk about their engagement

The leader of Lithuania's Parliament expresses skepticism about banning social networks for children, emphasizing the need for discussions on engaging them positively instead.

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the Proposal to Prohibit Children from Using Social Networks: Bans Do Not Always Work

Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas argues that bans on social media for children may not be effective and emphasizes the importance of parental involvement.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fibercop champion of fiber: a 10 billion plan by 2027 and a target of 20 million homes

Fibercop plans a 10 billion euro investment by 2027 to expand fiber-optic networks to 20 million homes in Italy, emphasizing the essential role of telecommunications in supporting advanced technologies like AI.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

J-K: Police Action Against Terrorism, Property of Pakistan-Based Handler Seized

The Jammu and Kashmir police seized the property of Pakistan-based terrorist handler Swara Din in a significant operation against terrorist networks operating from across the border.

Feb 24 • 22:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social networks should not be banned for minors under 16 years old

A growing global movement advocates for the restriction of social media access to individuals under 16, despite those in many countries currently being allowed access from age 13.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

LIST: Gangs and Violence in the Municipality Where YOU Live

Aftonbladet has mapped out the networks and violence in Sweden's 100 largest municipalities, providing specific statistics on shootings and gang activities.

Feb 24 • 18:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The decoration of the Gran Hermano house, Golden Generation, generated a wave of mockery and jokes on social networks

The new edition of Gran Hermano in Argentina has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, particularly concerning the decoration of the house.

Feb 24 • 16:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Networks".. A Strange Iftar Story in a Turkish Village and Attacks on Security Sites in Syria

A recent episode of the program 'Networks' discusses a unique iftar event in Turkish Black Sea villages and ongoing attacks on security locations in Syria.

Feb 24 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fiscal leadership supports the Government's request to investigate social networks for the dissemination of AI-generated child pornography

The fiscal leadership of Spain has unanimously backed the government's request to investigate social networks for distributing AI-generated child pornography, with the final decision resting with the Attorney General.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Blind women speak honestly: this is the biggest myth that people believe about us

Blind women challenge common misconceptions about their lives and experiences in a new theater production.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender wants Globo, CNN, Record, and SBT to compensate mother whose children were killed in Goiás

The Goiás Public Defender's Office has filed a civil action against several major Brazilian TV networks for allegedly inciting online harassment against a grieving mother.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The prison as a mafia SME

The tragic suicide of a soldier reveals the extent of extortion networks operating from within Argentine prisons.

Feb 24 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain suffers unprecedented 'electric overbooking': Red Eléctrica and distributors grant more access capacity to networks than available

Spain faces a critical shortage in its electric network capacity, risking thousands of new homes and industries due to overbooking by network distributors.

Feb 24 • 02:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Likes" Under Suspicion: The Machinery of Fake Followers of Governors on Social Networks

A report examines the use of fake social media followers and troll farms by governors in Argentina to create a deceptive online presence.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Parental control of children's network usage will not be limited, Meta's research shows

Research by Meta indicates that parental control measures will not effectively limit children's usage of social networks.

Feb 23 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Enel increases its investments by 23%, reaching 53 billion euros, in its new strategic plan for 2026-2028

Enel has announced a 23% increase in its investments, amounting to 53 billion euros, as part of its revised strategic plan for 2026-2028, with significant funds allocated to electrical networks and its Spanish subsidiary, Endesa.

Feb 23 • 08:48 UTC

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