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Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies
Meta systematically suppressed internal research highlighting serious child safety risks on its virtual reality platforms, according to allegations from current and former employees who testified to Congress on Tuesday. Researcher Jason Sattizahn told the Senate hearing that it was "very clear that Meta is incapable of change without being forced by Congress."
EU clamps down on food waste, fast fashion
EU lawmakers gave a final green light Tuesday to a law on slashing back the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year, and curbing the environmental impact of so-called fast fashion.
Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam
Ethiopia was set to inaugurate Africa's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday that has promised to revolutionise the country's energy sector but sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbour Egypt. But neighbouring Egypt, dependent on the Nile for 97 percent of its water, sees a looming disaster.
Miners Anglo American, Teck plan new copper giant
British mining group Anglo American and Canadian peer Teck Resources on Tuesday announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar merger, creating a champion of copper production and other critical minerals. "This merger of two highly complementary portfolios will create a leading global critical minerals champion headquartered in Canada," Teck chief executive Jonathan Price said in the statement.
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event
Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage. Apple introduced its "Apple Intelligence" AI features late last year, but the features underwhelmed users -- particularly the long-awaited improvements to its Siri voice assistant, which remained disappointingly basic.
Merz to open Munich motor show as engine row threatens to combust
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the IAA motor show in Munich on Tuesday as debate rages over the EU's target to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales within a decade. While major automakers are working to build up their EV models, many also want to keep selling combustion-engine cars beyond the EU's current 2035 deadline.
Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on maps
Google said on Tuesday that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms.
London arms show opens under Israel cloud
A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.
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