Day News Recap: Iran tensions, Asia flooding and Ebola surge dominate a crowded day of global news
Iran buried former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as crowds burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump and chanted anti US slogans, underscoring the sharp rise in tensions after two days of renewed US and Iranian attacks. Washington and Tehran also said they would keep talking even as Trump declared the ceasefire over, while the International Energy Agency warned the fighting could disrupt a fragile recovery in global oil markets and keep pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. π π π πIn the Middle East, Israeli drone strikes injured two people in southern Lebanon despite a US brokered framework... [Continue Reading]
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EU charges Meta over addictive Instagram and Facebook features
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings saying Meta Platforms may have breached EU tech rules through features on Instagram and Facebook that encourage compulsive use. Regulators said the case centres on autoplay, infinite scroll and recommendation systems that can keep users engaged for longer periods. The findings follow a two-year investigation under the European Union's Digital Services Act.The Commission said Meta had not adequately assessed the risks posed by highly personalised recommendations, autoplay and infinite scroll. It also said reels and stories on Facebook and Instagram could contribute to excessive or compulsive use. According to the regulator, time-management tools... [Continue Reading]

