How Finland Is Teaching a Generation to Spot Misinformation
The Nordic country is testing new ways to teach students about propaganda. Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.
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German finance minister’s ties with bank under preliminary inquiry
Christian Lindner allegedly failed to disclose his mortgage from BBBank, whose general meeting he addressedGermany’s finance minister, Christian Lindner, is facing allegations that he developed close ties to a private bank which provided a mortgage for…
France seeks to raise retirement age to 64 – but unpopular reform brings strike threat
‘I’m well aware that changing our pension system raises questions and fears among the French,’ the prime minister says
France to raise retirement age to 64 by 2030 in controversial pension reform
The French should work two years longer before they can retire, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne said, detailing an unpopular reform of the pension system that risks strikes and will test President Emmanuel Macron’s ability to deliver change.
TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies
TikTok’s CEO has met with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and misinformation
Banksy online auction for Ukraine targeted by ‘hostile attacks’ from Russia
Legacy of War Foundation says there were 3,500 rogue registrations for £5,000 limited edition screenprintsAn online auction of Banksy prints for Ukraine was targeted by thousands of “hostile attacks” from within Russia, a charity has revealed.Banksy, a…
Andrew Tate appeals against detention in Romania before investigation
Former kickboxer was arrested, along with his brother, on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime groupA Romanian court is hearing Andrew Tate’s appeal against his detention and is expected to rule on Tuesday whether the con…
Climate activists ‘prepared to risk lives’ to stop German coalmine
Hundreds of protesters prepare to defy police at abandoned village of Lützerath in North Rhine WestphaliaHundreds of climate activists who have barricaded themselves in a protest camp on the site of an abandoned village in western Germany have said th…
Sweden sees bigger Russian threat to telecoms, power network
Sweden’s SAPO domestic security agency has warned that it expects Russia to increase activities threatening Swedish security in fields including telecoms and the power network
Outrage over girl’s ‘drug war’ death as Belgium’s cocaine haul breaks records
Girl, 11, shot dead in Antwerp believed to be victim of rival drug gangs as cocaine seizures hit record highBelgian politicians have expressed outrage over the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old girl in Antwerp in a “drug war” between rival gangs, as aut…