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Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Should EU’s platform accountability rules have a 'Brussels effect'? The DSA's first signs of impact are becoming visible, but what is stopping big tech from treating everyone who uses their services fairly and equitably, Claire Pershan, Odanga Madung and Kiito Shilongo write. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Switzerland is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why Climate change was one of the issues at the top of the list for discussion during the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos 31/01/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Court documents highlight Meta's 'reluctance' to protect children Court documents highlighted Meta's "historical reluctance" to protect children on Instagram. 18/01/2024
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Now playing Next The Cube Did an Israeli company sell a bloodied doll of a Palestinian child? Some social media users are claiming this is the latest shocking campaign to denigrate Palestinians. The Cube took a closer look at the viral video. 17/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Marina Abramović has launched a moisturiser - or has she? The artist who started her career experimenting with knives, fire and unconsciousness has now released a moisturising cream. We suspect something deeper is at play. 17/01/2024