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Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity

In this edition, we look at the far right's victory in German local elections, and the EU's efforts to get more women in top jobs

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

Health news

No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk

The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found.

Tech News

5G expansion: Where in Europe has the strongest mobile networks?

Europe's 5G rollout has shown varied progress but certain countries are excelling in providing better coverage. Here's the picture so far.

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Tech News

Hungary school phone ban sparks protests. Where else are they banned?

Thousands protested a Budapest headmaster's dismissal after he refused to implement a smartphone ban. Meanwhile, other European countries are also implementing a ban.

Europe News

Mobile phones to be banned in Greek schools from September

The new regulations and system of penalties are an extension of rules announced by Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in March which saw students face expulsion for filming classmates and ridiculing them online, in a bid to clamp down on cyberbullying.

Culture news

Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

Lifestyle

‘Loudly Crying Face’: Study reveals Europe's most endangered emojis

There's been a decrease in global usage of certain emojis. Here are the ones facing extinction, and why the 'okay hand symbol' may have much darker implications...

Lifestyle

Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs?

A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.)

wellbeing

How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

Health news

US official calls for cigarette-style warning labels on social media

A top US health official wrote an opinion article calling for a warning label to be put on social media platforms.

Business

Telecoms firm Iliad records strong results driven by French market

The company, which also operates in Italy and Poland, saw its most dramatic quarterly revenue increase in France in nearly 10 years.

Tech News

Which countries have the best and worst Internet speeds in Europe?

New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet loading speeds. How does your country rank?

Tech News

From AI phones to China's presence: Here are our MWC 2024 takeaways

What are the biggest takeaways from Mobile World Congress 2024? Euronews Next's editor talks generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and China.

Business

Vodafone in discussions to sell Italian arm to Swisscom

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is in negotiations to sell its Italian business, a deal it values at €8 billion.

Tech News

MWC 2024: Here is a look at the mobile phones of the future

Bendy phones and satellite connections were among the innovations on display at Mobile World Congress this year.

Markets

Vodafone expands in Germany as group revenues lag

Vodafone first half (H1) results reveal increased growth in Germany whilst the group’s overall revenues fall behind due to more divestments.

Spain

Mobile phones in the classroom: Spain joins European crackdown

Spain is cracking down on mobile phone use in schools, introducing total bans or highly regulating the devices that many teachers and parents say are not needed.

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar and the rise of the anti-smart phone

(Smart) Phone, Don’t Kill My Vibe.

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Gazans get creative charging their phones in the absence of fuel

Palestinians in Gaza are facing a near-complete communications blackout. Israel continues to ban essential fuel shipments from entering the strip at the Rafah border crossing.