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EU ‘enforcer’ visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loom

EU commissioner heads to San Francisco to ensure big platforms comply with new online content rules before DSA takes effect.

US lawmakers approve Taiwan trade deal despite Chinese ire

US lawmakers pass an agreement to deepen economic relations with Taiwan, sparking a displeased response from Beijing.

Australia gives Twitter 28 days to clean up ‘toxicity and hate’

Australia watchdog threatens Twitter with fines over failure to tackle online abuse since Elon Musk’s takeover, citing increased “toxicity and hate.”

Rescuers embark on all-night race to save Titanic sub crew

A search and rescue mission for a missing submersible near the Titanic wreck enters a critical stage as time runs out for the crew’s oxygen supply. Despite detecting unidentified underwater noises, the challenge of finding and saving the crew alive remains formidable.

China slams Biden for equating Xi to ‘dictators’

China criticized Biden’s comments equating Xi Jinping with “dictators,” calling it a provocation, while the White House tried to ease tensions.

Chinese carrier group passes through Taiwan Strait

China’s Shandong aircraft carrier led warships through Taiwan Strait; tensions rise with increased incursions and military activity.

‘Underwater noises’ detected in missing sub search: US Coast Guard

Underwater noises detected near Titanic submersible’s disappearance, providing hope for missing passengers’ survival.

Search for missing Titanic sub like ‘going into space’

Rescuers face a daunting task to find the missing submersible near the Titanic wreck in pitch-black, freezing depths. The search involves a vast area, challenging terrain, and extreme pressure.

Rescuers boost efforts as clock ticks to find lost Titanic sub

Specialized deep-sea vessels and US Navy experts joined the search for a missing tourist submersible near the Titanic wreck as oxygen supply for the five passengers dwindled. Rescue efforts intensified as concerns about the submersible’s design and safety were raised, while the estimated time left for oxygen was less than two days. The unified team of rescuers worked tirelessly to deploy assets and expertise in a complex search operation.

Biden equates China’s Xi with ‘dictators’ at donor reception

US President Joe Biden angered Chinese President Xi Jinping by recounting a February incident where a Chinese spying balloon was shot down by the US, leading to a diplomatic crisis. Biden emphasized China’s economic difficulties but highlighted the need for a relationship. He also mentioned the Quad group’s efforts in the Indo-Pacific region, which upset Xi.