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Concerns about new winds on social media: 'Monopoly of big tech'

Bigtech bosses at president's inauguration, Meta policy adjustments and blocked political search terms prompt discussion of political influence on online world. Researchers point to existing concerns and compare social media companies to commercial bookstores where users are products.

Jan. 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Names known of Israeli hostages to be released tomorrow, 'Israel agrees'

Hamas releases names of four Israeli female soldiers to be released, in violation of ceasefire terms. Despite the breach, Israel will proceed with planned release of 50 Palestinian prisoners, while urging media to not reveal soldiers' names until families are notified.

Jan. 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Lawyer: suspects explosion Tarwekamp received 1,500 euros for assault

Suspects of devastating explosion in The Hague wanted 1,500 euros for attack, lawyers point at each other on question of guilt, and OM receives 37 post-disaster reports.

Jan. 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Ireland prepares for rare severe storm Éowyn

Ireland is preparing for the arrival of storm Éowyn, with wind gusts of up to 180 kilometers per hour and wave heights of up to 10 meters. Schools, public buildings and public life will be largely at a standstill and power outages are expected. Wind and rain will also intensify in the Netherlands, but not at the extreme level of Éowyn.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

European climate subsidies under fire, NGOs reject criticism

European Commission investigates possible influence by NGO subsidies for climate policy, following criticism from right-wing parties in European Parliament.

Jan. 23, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Day after knife attack Aschaffenburg, everyone points at each other, asylum debate flares up

Politicians accuse each other of guilt after deadly knife attack by Afghan suspect in Aschaffenburg, making the migration debate a key battleground in Germany's election campaign.