Travel News

Holiday on Mars? Experts on whether Trump’s Mars mission is realistic

As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make waves in space tourism, how long does the rest of the world have to wait before we can all become astronauts?

24 January 2025

Tech News

Online platforms participate in stress test ahead of German election

The test follows a roundtable on Friday conducted with seven of the largest online platforms.

24 January 2025

Culture news

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

“Let's call a spade a fucking spade”: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

23 January 2025

Tech News

Want to quit X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads? Here's how

With Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rallying around Donald Trump, some users are deciding to quit the social media apps. Here’s how to do it for those wanting a break.

23 January 2025

Tech News

Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI's Sam Altman over AI data centre project

Tech news outlet The Information first reported on an OpenAI data centre project called Stargate in March 2024, indicating that it had been in the works long before Trump announced it.

23 January 2025

EuroVerify

Did Musk do a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into neo-fascists' hands?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters.

22 January 2025

Italy

Italian students 'hang' Musk effigy in Milan amid 'Nazi salute' row

The South African-born billionaire has drawn increasing international outrage with his embrace of extremism, including an incident in which he appeared to give the Nazi salute to a crowd in Washington on Monday.

22 January 2025

Culture news

Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute

Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.

22 January 2025

Tech News

What is the DOGE body headed by Musk and why is it already being sued?

A lawsuit has already been filed in a federal court against DOGE as Donald Trump was being sworn in.

22 January 2025

Europe News

EU tech chief defends Commission's digital enforcement after criticism

MEPs have asked the European Commission for faster and stronger action on platform rules in light of recent developments on X and Meta.

21 January 2025

USA

Musk's 'Nazi salute' controversy overshadows Trump's inauguration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's gesture during a speech has sparked backlash, with Spain's deputy prime minister announcing she would resign from using the platform after it was likened to a Nazi salute.

21 January 2025

Tech News

How X, Meta, and Bluesky are taking advantage of the TikTok turmoil

Social media companies are making the most of the TikTok ban in the US by offering new video tools and feeds.

20 January 2025

Europe

The lasting friendship between ECR and Trump’s Republicans

Several members of the European Conservatives and Reformists will attend the Donald Trump's inauguration as 47th US president on Monday.

20 January 2025

Tech News

What will happen if TikTok falls into the hands of tech billionaires?

Elon Musk reportedly considered buying TikTok ahead of a US-wide ban. But what would it mean for society if "broligarchs" consolidated their influence on social media?

19 January 2025

USA

Musk pushes 'Make Europe Great Again' slogan amid EU inquiry

Elon Musk is continuing his campaign to promote the hard-right in Europe as the EU investigates X, his controversial social media platform.

18 January 2025

Tech News

Which tech titans attended Donald Trump's inauguration?

Big Tech leaders including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had even better seats than Trump's cabinet picks.

18 January 2025

No Comment

SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.

17 January 2025

Tech News

European Commission seeks more information from X on algorithms

The European executive requested further information to the DSA's X ongoing proceedings regarding its recommendation system. The Commission is examining recent algorithm changes, the prominence given to certain accounts, and how content is moderated.

17 January 2025

Europe News

MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

17 January 2025

Space

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes during seventh test launch

Elon Musk's company said Starship broke apart, what it called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly".

17 January 2025