Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges
Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown.
Barclays is to buy an app designed to help children understand and manage their money, as it targets young people in affluent families.
The high street bank has agreed to buy the UK business of GoHenry, which provides children with personalised debit cards carrying their name, from the US fintech company Acorns, which will retain GoHenry’s US branch.
That she, of all people, looked past his 2008 conviction tells you everything you need to know about how unreliable and corroded the legal world has become.
Researchers are at a loss for why people across cultures and ages, regardless of their dominant hand, have a natural bias toward wandering in a counterclockwise direction.
Republican who chairs House panel says he based decision on testimony from Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff
Representative James Comer, the Republican who chairs the House committee on oversight and government reform, announced that he would be asking Alan Dershowitz, Jeffrey Epstein’s former attorney, to appear before the panel as part of its investigation into the late sex offender.
“I am going to ask Alan Dershowitz to come in, we will have questions for him and we will give him an opportunity to come in,” Comer said on Wednesday morning, adding that the decision was based on the testimony of Lesley Groff, Epstein’s longtime assistant, who testified before the committee on Tuesday, as well as “a meeting that I had afterwards with several of the Epstein survivors”.
In the fifth year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, mil-tech startups still struggle to access bank financing amid strict secrecy and lack of collateral.
The battle for control of the United States Senate begins in Maine. If Democrats want to take the upper house from Republicans in the upcoming November 3 midterm election, they cannot lose in this northeastern state, famous for its lobster industry and for producing the writer Stephen King. Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has sometimes been critical of President Donald Trump, is running for re-election and polls place her in a weak position. Graham Platner, a political newcomer, seemed like the right man for the job—until criticism from at least three women he had relationships with, as well as new details about a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol that he got years ago, began to cast doubt on his suitability. Despite these shadows, Platner won the Democratic primary this Tuesday, making him the official Senate candidate for the midterms.
A gestora estatal de capital de risco de Abu Dhabi está interessada em comprar uma cadeia de hambúrgueres em Portugal.
A Mubadala está a preparar uma oferta pela empresa que detém a cadeia Burger King em Portugal e Espanha, detida pelo fundo britânico Cinven.
O “Expansion” revela que a Mubadala já contratou assessores para apresentar a oferta pela Restaurant Brand Europeu (RBE), que gere também as cadeias Popeyes e Tim Horton na Ibéria.
Outros interessados são os fundos americanos Meritage Group e Apollo Global Management, segundo o jornal espanhol, que preparam as ofertas não-vinculativas para apresentar nas próximas semanas.
A Mubadala chegou a ser acionista da EDP e é atualmente acionista da petrolífera espanhola Moeve.
A Burger King ibérica era detida pela Ibersol, mas foi vendida no final de 2022 por 260 milhões de euros à RBI, num total de 158 restaurantes.
Tech company says it ‘caught and disrupted’ NSO Group’s attempts to access accounts in Jordan and Lebanon
A spyware firm has been targeting WhatsApp users with malicious links in contravention of a US court order forbidding it from doing so, Meta has said.
In a post, Meta said WhatsApp had “caught and disrupted spear phishing attempts” by NSO Group, which a spokesperson said targeted a handful of users in Jordan and Lebanon. It had also caught the group creating “test accounts and groups” on WhatsApp.
The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to frack for gas in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, part of the world’s largest and most intact tropical savanna.
Texas-based Black Mountain Energy, through its subsidiary Bennett Resources, is seeking federal approval to drill 20 gas wells for its Valhalla project west of Fitzroy Crossing.
Groff tells lawmakers ‘I am not a conspirator’ and that she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes while working for him
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime executive assistant, testified Tuesday before the House oversight and reform committee, telling lawmakers that she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes while working for him.
“I believe that my testimony will dispel the false notion that because of my employment with Epstein, I must have knowingly enabled or conspired with him to commit his evil acts,” Groff told lawmakers in her prepared opening remarks, obtained by the Guardian. “Nothing could be further from the truth.”
The island of Skiathos in Greece, renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant atmosphere, is reviving its ancient wine production as it gains recognition as a gastronomic destination in the Sporades.
Mayor Thodoris Tzoumas has highlighted the island’s unique culinary identity, emphasizing the harmonious blend of fresh seafood and local produce. In speaking to Greek Reporter, he mentioned dishes such as shrimp with wild greens, octopus with zucchini, and distinctive soups featuring foraged greens. The island’s beloved “pita,” both oven-baked and fried, also holds a special place in its culinary heritage.
The return of wine to Skiathos
Skiathos vineyards. Credit: Greek Reporter
A pivotal development in Skiathos’ burgeoning gastronomic scene is the establishment of its first modern winery, Parissi Winery. This enterprise signifies a profound reawakening of the island’s long-dormant winemaking tradition.
Historically, Skiathos boasted a flourishing viticultural landscape, with vineyards thriving until the mid-20th century. However, a combination of prolonged drought and shifting economic priorities led to a decline in wine production, with many locals turning to olive cultivation instead.
According to Maria Koutseri, co-owner of Parissi Winery, a key element defining Skiathos wines is the island’s unique terroir. Many of their vineyards are strategically situated in secluded areas in close proximity to the sea. This coastal influence imparts a subtle yet distinctive salty, savory characteristic to their wines. This intriguing quality echoes historical accounts of “Stratis,” an ancient Skiathian wine rumored to have incorporated seawater during its production, a practice believed to have enhanced its flavor and appeal among the Romans.
Parissi Winery is dedicated to reclaiming this forgotten legacy. Despite the inherent challenges of cultivating vineyards on a highly tourist-driven island, they are demonstrating the immense potential for producing high-quality, distinctive wines.
The winery operates on a small scale, meticulously cultivating 45 strains of exclusively Greek grape varieties. Their focus is unwavering on showcasing the indigenous flavors of Greece, including Roditis, Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Alexandria Muscat, Xinomavro, and Limniona. From these, they craft a select range of offerings: four dry whites, one rosé, one red, and a sweet wine, all of which are sold exclusively on Skiathos.
An assortment of wines. Credit: Greek Reporter
A wine-making legacy reclaimed
Perched at one of the island’s highest points, Parissi Winery not only offers a taste of its unique wines but also commands breathtaking panoramic views of Skiathos town. Visitors are invited to embark on an immersive experience, beginning with a guided tour of the vineyards, where they learn about the cultivation process and specific grape varieties.
The journey continues into the production area, providing firsthand insight into the meticulous winemaking journey. The experience culminates in a dedicated tasting session, allowing guests to savor the distinctive flavors of Skiathos and take home a piece of its revitalized wine heritage.
Maria Koutseri expresses her heartfelt hope that Parissi Winery will serve as a catalyst, encouraging others to join in this revival. She envisions a future where Skiathos’ rich winemaking tradition is fully restored and celebrated, thereby adding a lasting and sophisticated dimension to the island’s growing reputation as a premier gastronomic destination.
JPMorgan Chase leads 65 banks making decisions incompatible with restraining rising temperatures, researchers say
The world’s largest banks committed $906bn in financing to the fossil fuel industry last year, an “unfathomable” increase in investment locking in years more of coal, oil and gas production as the world continues to overheat, a new report has found.
The surge in new fossil fuel lending, up $64bn or nearly 8% on 2024, shows that the world’s largest 65 banks are making decisions incompatible with international agreements to restrain rising global temperatures, according to the coalition of environmental groups behind the new analysis.
Meta’s former head of global affairs says executives pivoted right in some cases for ‘rather more self-interested’ reasons
Silicon Valley companies including Meta have decided to embrace Maga politics, some for “rather more self-interested” reasons, the former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has said.
Clegg, who spent nearly seven years at Meta as the head of global affairs, told The Rest is Money podcast that it felt like “a very good time for me to move on” when he left the company in March 2025, three months into the second Trump administration.
With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. One chef is teaching his TikTok followers how to eat well on a budget, one $5 meal at a time. Deema Zein reports.
Young students going home from school. Credit: GR Archive
Greece recorded one of the lowest rates of young people leaving education and training early in the European Union in 2025, ranking second among all 27 member states for keeping young people in education, according to new data from Eurostat.
The country posted a rate of 3.0%, trailing only Croatia, which reported the lowest share in the EU at 2.1%. Ireland placed third at 3.6%.
Greece’s standing reflects consistent progress over the past decade. In 2015, the country’s rate stood at 7.9%. Over ten years, it fell to 3.0%, a drop of nearly 5 percentage points.
Eurostat defines “early school leavers” as young people between the ages of 18 and 24 who exit education and training before completing upper secondary or higher-level studies. The data measures this group as a share of the total population in that age range.
Greece’s decade-long push keeps young people in education
The EU-wide average stood at 9.1% in 2025, just above the bloc’s own target of bringing that figure below 9.0% by 2030. The rate has declined steadily from 11.0% in 2015. Nineteen of the 27 EU member states reported a lower rate in 2025 compared to 2015, and 17 have already met the 2030 target.
In 2025, the share of early school leavers (young people aged 18-24 leaving early from education and training) in the EU was 9.1%.
Lowest shares in: Croatia (2.1%) Greece (3.0%)
Highest shares in: Romania (15.5%) Germany (13.1%)
Among countries that improved the most since 2015, Malta led with a drop of 7.7 percentage points. Portugal followed with a decrease of 7.4 percentage points, and Spain dropped by 7.2 percentage points.
Not all countries moved in the right direction. Seven EU member states reported higher rates in 2025 than in 2015. Cyprus saw the biggest rise, climbing 4.6 percentage points over the decade.
Germany increased by 3.0 percentage points, and Austria rose by 2.7 percentage points. Romania posted the highest rate in the EU in 2025 at 15.5%, followed by Germany at 13.1% and Spain at 12.8%.
Men across the EU still quit school earlier than women
A gap between men and women remained consistent across the EU. More young men left education early than women, though both groups showed improvement. The rate for men fell from 12.5% in 2015 to 10.6% in 2025. For women, the figure dropped from 9.4% to 7.5% over the same period.
Greece’s rate of retaining young people in education has improved in nearly every year over the past decade, placing it firmly among the EU’s strongest performers on this measure.
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