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Russia attacked Europe's Internet an hour before invasion, West says

An attack against a satellite broadband firm that disrupted Internet connections across Europe was the work of Russian military intelligence.

Tech News

Elon Musk and EU ‘of the same mind’ on new social media rules

The Tesla boss told European officials he backed the EU's DSA regulations ahead of his planned buyout of social platform Twitter.

Mobility

Uber cuts spending, reduces hiring as tech stocks lose their shine

The rideshare company's stock price has fallen over 43 per cent since it first went public in 2019.

Tech News

Here's how IKEA plans to pivot to online shopping

The Swedish furniture maker says it's responding to customer demand for more home delivery.

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Tech News

Big Tech plans to kill off passwords altogether. What next?

Forgetting your password will become a thing of the past, the tech giants say. Just don't lose your phone.

Mobility

Volkswagen has 'sold out' of electric cars for this year

Anyone ordering an EV from VW, Audi, Porsche or Škoda will have to wait until 2023 to get it, the carmaker said.

Mobility

Canada wants to make it illegal to commit crimes on the Moon

A new act announced by the country's parliament would extend Canadian law to parts of outer space.

Money

EU is banning Russia's biggest bank from SWIFT. Here's why it matters

The European Commission announced it was stepping up a ban on Russian banks accessing the financial transaction system SWIFT. Here's what it means.

Health news

Obesity kills 1.2 million people in Europe every year, WHO says

Rates of being overweight or obese have more than doubled in Europe since the 1970s, the UN health agency said.

Health news

Amazon will pay US workers' travel costs for abortions

As the US Supreme Court looks set to overturn abortion rights, Amazon and other companies are stepping in to cover travel costs for procedures.

Health news

Mental health apps are sharing your private data, report finds

Apps dealing with PTSD, eating disorders and sexual violence were among those criticised in a new privacy report.

Health news

Three more children die in unexplained acute hepatitis outbreak

The unexplained cases of liver inflammation have led to at least 17 liver transplants and four deaths among patients aged under 16.

Work

Work remotely from anywhere, forever, Airbnb tells employees

Most staff will be able to live where they like and only go to the office if they choose to.

Money

Finland is selling its €75 million Bitcoin stash to support Ukraine

The Bitcoin will be auctioned off, with "tens of millions" in proceeds going to Ukraine.

Tech News

Chinese drone maker DJI stops sales in Russia and Ukraine

Its drones have found their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine, against the wishes of the Chinese manufacturer.

Tech News

Explained: What could happen now Elon Musk is buying Twitter?

The Tesla CEO's bid to buy Twitter was accepted on Monday, possibly setting a number of changes in motion.

Health news

At least one child has died from mystery Hepatitis outbreak, WHO says

Health authorities are investigating the possible cause of an outbreak of 'acute hepatitis of unknown origin' that has claimed at least one life.

Mobility

Watch a Tesla crash itself into a multimillion-euro private jet

A car with nobody in it hit the jet at an aviation event in the United States using Tesla’s “most viral feature ever”.

Tech News

Ukraine PoW YouTube video removed over alleged war rules breach

The video of a British man captured by Russian forces was first highlighted by a UK lawmaker in the House of Commons.

Health news

Intermittent fasting may be no more effective than a normal diet

Losing weight is hard, but intermittent fasting without also reducing the amount you eat may not help, a new study has found.

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