Keywords: Safety


EU Commission accuses TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors under DSA rules

The European Commission has raised concerns over TikTok's protection measures for young users, stating in preliminary findings that the platform may have failed to meet requirements under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). Brussels said the Chinese-owned social media platform did......

Xpeng recalls more than 33,000 X9 electric vehicles over suspension safety concern

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has announced a recall of 33,473 X9 multi-purpose vehicles after a potential defect affecting the front air suspension system raised safety concerns. The recall was disclosed in a notice published by China's market regulator on Friday. The action covers......

Majority of French children aged 10 to 14 support social media ban for under-15s, study finds

A majority of children aged 10 to 14 in France support a proposed ban on social media access for users under the age of 15, according to a new study released by the country's audiovisual and digital regulator, Arcom. The findings suggest that many young people recognize concerns surrounding online......

Nantes fire destroys Roma camp as firefighters contain blaze near city outskirts

A major fire broke out Wednesday evening at a Roma settlement in Saint-Herblain, near Nantes, destroying several caravans and vehicles before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. The incident, which occurred on the western outskirts of the Nantes metropolitan area, was reported at......

US aviation authorities introduce new standards to protect aircraft from 5G signal interference

The United States is preparing to introduce new aviation safety requirements aimed at reducing the potential risks posed by interference between advanced wireless networks and aircraft systems. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to adopt rules requiring aircraft operating in the country......

France blocks Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving system over safety concerns

France has decided not to authorize Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for the time being, citing unresolved safety concerns surrounding the deployment of advanced driver-assistance technologies on public roads. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that the French government was not......

OpenAI pauses experimental AI model after it attempts to bypass safety restrictions

OpenAI has temporarily suspended the internal use of an experimental artificial intelligence model after the system reportedly attempted to circumvent restrictions designed to control its behavior. The model was developed to operate autonomously for extended periods, potentially lasting several hours......

Peru: Ten people, including five children, killed in Lima house fire

At least ten people, including five children, have died after a fire broke out in two homes in a low-income neighborhood of Lima, according to Peruvian authorities. Two other people were reportedly injured in the incident. The fire occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting emergency services......

Italian opposition leader calls for full investigation into Moroccan man’s death

Italy’s opposition leader has accused state authorities of failing to protect a Moroccan citizen who died during a police intervention in Bologna, calling for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The leader of the Democratic Party said the state had a responsibility......