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Australia plans a new law giving social media users the choice to see algorithmically curated content or only posts from contacts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated this aims to give users more control.
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Australia is planning new social media regulations to give users more control over displayed content. A draft law proposes that platforms must offer users a choice between algorithmically curated feeds and feeds showing only posts from friends and followers.
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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
Research & DiscoveriesClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
Radicalism & State SecurityLaws & RightsIT & Internet
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The hacktivist collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) has ceased operations following its designation as a global terrorist group by the US government. A/I provided free internet services and was accused by the US State Department of supplying digital infrastructure to violent Antifa cells.
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Startup Ground A has developed a mobile laser weapon for drone defense, set for serial production next year. The system requires about one second of laser exposure per drone and has a one-hour battery life. Legal adjustments are needed in Germany for its deployment, unlike in France.
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The Fulda city council voted against renaming Johannes-Dyba-Allee. The street was to be renamed due to accusations that the deceased bishop did not follow up on indications of sexual violence.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Four European mobile providers, including Deutsche Telekom, are considering a cooperation for satellite internet on smartphones. The aim is a joint venture to apply for frequencies the EU wants to reserve for domestic providers.
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