Slovakia's main opposition parties are planning to table a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico's government in the coming days. This step follows on from Fico's controversial visit to Moscow, where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Critics accuse Fico of neglecting domestic issues and courting authoritarian regimes instead. The opposition sees a threat to Slovakia's democratic direction in Fico's pro-Russian stance and his domestic policy decisions and is therefore seeking a change of government.
Australia has passed a globally unique law that prohibits children under the age of 16 from using social media. The regulation is intended to force platforms such as TikTok and Meta (Facebook, Instagram) to block access for minors, otherwise they will face heavy fines. The law was passed after intense debate and is to apply from 2025. The aim is to protect children from psychological and physical harm caused by excessive use of social media, particularly through problematic content. Reactions are mixed: while some welcome the law, others criticize it as an encroachment on freedom. Experts and tech companies warn of possible negative consequences such as children being moved to more dangerous platforms. Ukrainian energy workers risk their lives to maintain the power supply despite Russian attacks. A DTEK thermal power plant, hit several times, requires constant repairs. The workers see themselves as part of the front line in the war and are fighting to supply millions of people with ene...
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