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Councillors approve recommendations to repurpose swimming centres as Sandwell Aquatics Centre opens to public this summer

‘Considerable progress’ at Sandwell council, commissioners say

Signs of maturity claim government commissioners as a year passes after their arrival into troubled local authority

Met Police report says 'rotten' force institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic

A damning report into the Metropolitan Police commissioned after Sarah Everard's murder has concluded that Britain's largest force is "broken" and should be abolished if it can't change

Senior Tory investigated by Parliament's Standards Commissioner over lobbying claims

The probe into Steve Brine - the Chairman of the Commons Health Committee - was opened on Wednesday by Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Daniel Greenberg

EU Russia sanctions close in on finance, trade, aviation, media

Russia’s military advance across Ukraine has galvanized global public opinion to the point that timid EU governments and the Brussels bureaucracy have been forced to… Read More »

Interview: Information Technologies to drive Uzbekistan’s development, attract foreign investors

Uzbekistan’s Development of Information Technologies Minister Shermatov Sherzod, in an exclusive interview with New Europe during the first Tashkent International Investment Forum, presented different initiatives… Read More »

Biden’s choice takes the reins at the American Embassy in Athens

US President Joe Biden’s nominee as next Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis arrived in Athens May 7, a day after his career diplomat predecessor Geoffrey… Read More »

CEE cross-border cooperation key to competitiveness and innovation leadership

The CEE9 countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia – and especially the countries along the Danube Valley have… Read More »

The alternative 2022 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2022 – featuring politics, chafer grubs and ‘an embarrassing situation’

‘Catfishing on a whole other level’: the shocking story of the Tinder Swindler

The Netflix documentary unravels the financial and emotional cons of Simon Leviev, who scammed women who thought he was their friend or boyfriend

‘She immediately saw herself’: how Encanto strikes a major chord in a diverse world

The runaway success of the Colombia-set animation, with its infectious Lin-Manuel Miranda songs, is in no small part thanks to its Latinx characters, cast and key film-makers

TechScape: The US government may be one step closer to breaking up Meta

In this week’s newsletter: How a judge’s ruling could pave the way for a costly, lengthy legal battle over the future of Facebook, WhatsApp, and InstagramDon’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the full article hereMark Zuckerberg has a fascination with ancient Rome, but last week a court decision threatened the future of another empire: his own.

WhatsApp criticised for plan to let messages disappear after 24 hours

Children’s charities say change creates a ‘toxic cocktail of risk’ by making detection of abuse more difficult

Jack Dorsey’s ditched Twitter for bitcoin. Has the social media bubble burst? | Richard Seymour

With major platforms struggling to make a profit, Dorsey is following the money. Cryptocurrency may be about to go mainstream

Jodie Whittaker on saying goodbye to Doctor Who: ‘I thought, what if I’ve ruined this for actresses?’

As she gears up for her final outings as the first female Doctor, the actor reflects on how her life has changed, being the subject of fan fiction – and what happens when a Weeping Angel comes to life

Tory peer Michelle Mone accused of sending racist and abusive message

Exclusive: Mone is alleged to have called man of Indian heritage ‘a waste of a man’s white skin’ in WhatsApp exchange

Mark Zuckerberg and the tech bros are still on top – but their grip is loosening | Jane Martinson

Facebook’s woes cast a long shadow at a European tech summit this week, and it will take more than rebranding to mend them

Zuckerberg’s role in Facebook rebrand may backfire, experts say

Major involvement in launch of Meta could saddle it with baggage from founder’s primary venture

Mocking Meta: Facebook’s virtual reality name change prompts backlash

The rebrand comes as the company faces a series of public relations crises

Facebook plans to change its name as part of company rebrand – report

Rebrand could position tech giant’s social media app as one of many products under a parent company which oversees the likes of Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus

WhatsApp to bring in encryption for backup chats after privacy fears

Users can set encryption key for chats on Google Drive or iCloud to prevent authorities demanding access from provider

Facebook harms children and is damaging democracy, claims whistleblower

Frances Haugen says in congressional testimony that Facebook puts ‘astronomical profits before people’

Donald Trump desperately needs Twitter. But will he ever be able to beat his ban? | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump has handled his social media exile with all the grace one would expect – and now he’s pathetically grovelling for the chance to tweet

Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook

Government wants its own social media platform to replace Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Zoom

Where would I be without my group chat? In praise of my WhatsApp group | Sophie Brickman

Our group is named, perhaps wistfully, for the reasonably priced bottle of Italian red table wine we used to drink together in our 20s

Officials who are US allies among targets of NSO malware, says WhatsApp chief

Will Cathcart claims government officials around the world among 1,400 WhatsApp users targeted in 2019

Facebook forced to limit misinformation spread via WhatsApp amid Sydney lockdown

Claims that supermarkets will close amid Covid outbreak prompt NSW Health to urge people to use ‘trusted and credible sources’Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updatesNSW restrictions; NSW hotspots; border restrictionsVaccine rollout tracker; get our free news app; get our morning email briefingNew South Wales Health has issued a warning about misinformation circulating on WhatsApp that claims Sydney supermarkets will close as part of the ongoing lockdown, with owner Facebook saying it is working to limit the spread of misinformation on its private messaging app.

Big Brother is still watching you and he goes by the name Facebook

The social media giant’s offer of free internet access ensures that mobile users stay where it can keep an eye on them

Privacy activists are winning fights with tech giants. Why does victory feel hollow? | Evgeny Morozov

Perhaps we wasted energy achieving privacy concessions, when we should have been building a more foundational critique of the power of big tech

Robert Peston Gets Schooled After Saying Teachers Did ‘Not Very Much Teaching’ In Lockdown

ITV News’ political editor Robert Peston has been told to go back to school after saying teachers did “not very much teaching” during lockdown.

David Cameron’s Most Cringeworthy Greensill Lobbying Texts Laid Bare

David Cameron’s intense lobbying for collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital has been laid bare in 45 emails, texts and WhatsApp messages to ministers and officials.

What happens when WhatsApp’s new terms start on 15 May?

Messaging app will begin to turn off features until users agree to Facebook’s updated terms of service

Jens Lehmann sacked by Hertha Berlin for ‘token black guy’ comment

Former Germany keeper issues apology to Dennis AogoRabbi Matondo reveals online abuse hours after boycottThe former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been sacked from Hertha Berlin’s supervisory board after referring to the German television pundit Dennis Aogo as “a token black guy” in a WhatsApp message.

Revealed: The Met Is Facing More Than 60 Probes By Police Watchdog

Questions have been raised over the accountability of the Metropolitan Police after it emerged the force was facing 63 active investigations from the independent watchdog – with some going back years.

Two Officers Charged Over 'Inappropriate Photos' Of Sisters Killed In Park

Bibaa Henry (left) and Nicole Smallman, who were stabbed to death at Fryent Country Park in Wembley in the early hours of June 6." data-caption="Bibaa Henry (left) and Nicole Smallman, who were stabbed to death at Fryent Country Park in Wembley in the early hours of June 6." data-rich-caption="Bibaa Henry (left) and Nicole Smallman, who were stabbed to death at Fryent Country Park in Wembley in the early hours of June 6." data-credit="PA" data-credit-link-back="" />Two Met Police officers have been charged with misconduct over the circulation of inappropriate photographs of two sisters who had been stabbed to death in a north-west London park.

Dominic Cummings Blasts Boris Johnson Over His 'Competence And Integrity' And Denies Leaking Stories

Dominic Cummings" data-caption="Dominic Cummings" data-rich-caption="Dominic Cummings" data-credit="House of Commons - PA Images via Getty Images" data-credit-link-back="" />Dominic Cummings has questioned Boris Johnson’s “competence and integrity” as he accused the prime minister of being responsible for a series of false allegations about him in the media.

Helen Fielding Interview: ‘It Is Extraordinary To Me That Bridget Jones Is Still Being Discussed’

“It is extraordinary to me that Bridget Jones, which I started writing so casually as an anonymous newspaper column to make ends meet, is still being discussed 25 years later,” reflects Helen Fielding, author of the four Bridget Jones novels.

People Who Deleted Their Social Media Share What It’s Like

Last month, Chrissy Teigen, the queen of online clapbacks, did something wholly unexpected: She left Twitter. (The model-turned-cookbook-author is so influential on the platform, she was dubbed the “Mayor of Twitter” by the company itself.)

7 Cringeworthy April Fool's Pranks That Are So Bad, They're (Almost) Good

It’s April Fool’s day, aka the day loved by small children, corporate brands... and precisely no one else.

UK may force Facebook services to allow backdoor police access

End-to-end encryption could be challenged with security agencies enabled to monitor user messages

The Complex, Yet Liberating, Act Of Finding My Tribe In My 30s

The Complex, Yet Liberating, Act Of Finding My Tribe In My 30s

Facebook must tackle 'Spanish-language disinformation crisis', lawmakers say

Campaign comes amid warnings that company removes Spanish misinformation less consistently than English material

Teenager Denies Murder Of Sisters Bibaa Henry And Nicole Smallman

A teenager has denied murdering two sisters who were stabbed to death in a north-west London park last summer.

Facebook v Apple: the looming showdown over data tracking and privacy

Facebook says collecting user data across the internet makes for ‘better experiences’. Apple – and privacy groups – are pushing back

Is it time to leave WhatsApp – and is Signal the answer?

The Facebook-owned messaging service has been hit by a global backlash over privacy. Many users are migrating to Signal or Telegram. Should you join them?

Novak Djokovic says 'misconstrued' letter was written with 'good intentions'

World No 1 criticised for suggesting Covid protocol changes‘I use my position of privilege to be of service as much as I can’Novak Djokovic has defended his “good intentions” after receiving intense criticism for providing Tennis Australia with suggestions on how to improve player conditions and ease some of the protocols in their hotel quarantine.

Should you keep using WhatsApp? Plus five tips to start the year with your digital privacy intact

We spoke to convicted hacker turned security consultant Kevin Mitnick to find out how to maintain your security online

Now WhatsApp users are really Facebook customers now – it's getting harder to forget that | Alex Hern

The app is updating its privacy policy. It’s part of an integration that’s moving in only one direction

Facebook faces biggest legal battle in years as US officials launch lawsuits

Facebook faces biggest legal battle in years as US officials launch lawsuits

Premiership Rugby to check WhatsApp messages in policing of salary cap

Emails and bank statements will also be examined this seasonChampions will be subjected to a ‘forensic’ extended auditPremiership Rugby will have access to WhatsApp messages as well as players’ bank statements and tax returns following the introduction of far-reaching powers aimed at catching salary cap cheats.

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Protestors make their voices heard over 'privatisation' of West Lothian care homes

Families joined care home staff in a protest outside the Civic Centre demanding that councillors protect jobs from cuts and low wage privatisation

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian is premiering its 4th episode of Season 3 on Disney+ this week, and Hasbro will be launching new action figures to celebrate as part of their Mando Mania reveals. This time around The Vintage Collection Can Bane and the Black Series Luke Skywalker and Grogu figures are headlining, with pre-orders launching ...

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Ahead of the release of Fast X, one of the stars of the franchise has a major tease for how it ends. The new film is already slated to bring back a ton of characters from throughout the franchise, but will also debut a new villain with Jason Momoa's Dante Reyes. Naturally Momoa's character also ...

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