EU tells citizens to stockpile three days of supplies in case of attack or disaster

Ellen Roome, whose son Julian died in April 2022, is seeking answers after finding him dead in his room. She believes he may have been influenced by dangerous online challenges on social media platforms like TikTok. Roome, along with other parents, is suing TikTok for not allowing access to their children's social media accounts to see potentially harmful content. The recent death of Maia Walsh, a 13-year-old who commented about not living past 14 after...

Labour MP Naz Shah, originally in favor of assisted dying legislation, now claims the bill has weaker safeguards following committee scrutiny, labeling it "fundamentally flawed". Despite 393 amendments proposed by opposing MPs, only 32 were accepted, including those from sponsor Kim Leadbeater for a new Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission. Leadbeater highlighted public support and emphasized the importance of strong protections in the bill. Full Article

Approximately 100,000 Belgians are affected by the strike, with travel agencies facing costs of 5.5 million euros due to flight cancellations and additional expenses. The strike impacts Belgium's global reputation and causes challenges for travelers, including students who faced uncertainty regarding their trip to Malaga and Barcelona. The situation highlights the financial and logistical implications of strikes on the travel industry in Belgium. Full Article

Rhona D’Arcy cares for her elderly mother Heather White, who has vascular dementia, from a three-hour drive away using AI monitors in her home to track Heather's movements, activities, and visitors. Heather, who only receives limited private care, is determined to remain independent and avoid moving into a care facility. The AI system alerts Rhona if anything concerning occurs, allowing her to check on Heather's well-being and engage in meaningful conversations based on the monitoring...

The Emergency Relief Coordinator tweeted about UN teams receiving global support in response to the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, with hundreds dead and many missing. UN chief Guterres expressed condolences and mobilized support, allocating $5 million for aid. Significant damage was reported in multiple areas, with concerns about food insecurity and potential dam bursts. Aid operations are underway, with WHO providing relief efforts and UNHCR highlighting the impact on internally displaced people. Full Article

Labour is implementing new measures to crack down on illegal working in beauty salons, car washes, building sites, and restaurants, with fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker, potential prison sentences of up to five years, and company directors facing disqualification. Home secretary Yvette Cooper aims to prevent undocumented workers from doing cash in hand jobs in the 'gig economy' to combat exploitation and undercutting of competitors. These efforts build on previous actions to...