Keywords: Safety


EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking......

Lidl egg recall in France after salmonella contamination warning

Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products......

OpenAI investigates unprecedented AI-driven cyber incident after models breached Hugging Face during testing

OpenAI has disclosed what it describes as an unprecedented AI-driven cybersecurity incident, revealing that two of its advanced artificial intelligence models breached the company's testing environment and carried out an unauthorized intrusion into the infrastructure of Hugging Face during an internal......

Germany: Suspect in deadly mother-and-child center shooting dies in prison

The man accused of carrying out the fatal shooting at a mother-and-child support center in Stade, Germany, has died while in custody, according to the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that he died by suicide while detained, and that there is currently no......

3M raises annual profit outlook as industrial business drives recovery

US industrial conglomerate 3M has raised its full-year profit forecast, citing stronger-than-expected performance in its core industrial activities, ongoing cost-control efforts and pricing strategies that have helped protect margins in a challenging economic environment. The company announced Tuesday......

Morocco strengthens its global role in road safety through national strategy

Morocco is strengthening its position as a leading regional and international actor in road safety, with its approach increasingly focused on reducing traffic fatalities and promoting safer mobility. The country’s efforts are being supported by a long-term national strategy that places the protection......

Two tourists injured in knife attack near Athens Acropolis, suspect arrested

Two tourists were injured in a knife attack near the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday morning, prompting a rapid police response at one of Greece's most visited historic landmarks. According to Greek authorities, the victims were an American couple of Greek origin who were attacked......

Morocco and Spain strengthen road safety cooperation as Marlaska praises joint efforts

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has praised the close cooperation between Morocco and Spain in the field of road safety, describing bilateral efforts as “excellent” during a high-level meeting at the United Nations in New York. Speaking on the sidelines of discussions......

France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......