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. 18/05/2026
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. 14/05/2026
Tech News Why news publishers are blocking AI from accessing internet archives AI companies using archived news content could be a major violation of copyright laws, especially in the midst of active lawsuits against companies such as OpenAI and Perplexity. 01/05/2026
Culture news Spanish police find lost 17th-century manuscript for sale online Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved. 06/04/2026
Tech News Austria eyes social media ban for under-14s, following global trend Several European countries have already suggested social media bans for children. 27/03/2026
Tech News ‘Dangerous and unacceptable:’ Privacy experts warn against age checks Age verification through a live selfie or uploading a piece of government ID is the way that technology companies say will be used to keep children off harmful sites. 02/03/2026
Partner content Gen Z influencers trade Europe for Dubai’s booming content economy Partner content presented by Dubai Chambers Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent. 25/02/2026
France Why France wants to penalise 'online sexual exploitation' on OnlyFans France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which has sparked deep divisions, aims to crack down on what supporters call “pimping 2.0”. 11/02/2026
Tech News How to keep children safe online without banning social media Here are some ways parents can keep their children safe online without having to restrict social media entirely. 10/02/2026
Travel News These are all the European airlines offering Starlink While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board. 29/01/2026
Earth News New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website 9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days. 21/01/2026
The Big Question Orange CEO: Bid for SFR important for European telecoms’ firepower Keeping consumer prices low isn’t the only priority when firms must scale to stay competitive, said Orange CEO Christel Heydemann. 29/12/2025
Business Line Uzbekistan’s digital push takes on bureaucracy In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses. 25/12/2025
Business Series Opening a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian In partnership with Azpromo Chairman of the Board of AzerTelecom Emil Masimov unveils how the Digital Silk Way will reshape Eurasian connectivity, creating the first direct digital bridge between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan and powering future cloud and AI ecosystems. 11/12/2025
Tech News Reddit begins testing verified profiles for public figures The platform is manually verifying a small pool of trusted contributors, aiming to curb misinformation without disrupting the pseudonymous culture its known for. 11/12/2025
Tech News Russia reportedly blocks Apple’s FaceTime. Here’s what we know The decision comes as Moscow, locked in a standoff with the West over Ukraine, is seeking more control over the internet. 04/12/2025