Meta is planning to use your Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI - and not everyone can opt out

Meta ‘respects’ regulator decision to pause AI tool in EU as it eyes growth

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says there’s a huge opportunity in the “super competitive” artificial intelligence (AI) market, with the tech giant spending up to €37 billion this year on developing infrastructure.

Kenya govt partners with Meta to create revenue through digital content

Upbeat England fans celebrate extra time goals

Upbeat England fans celebrate as England score two goals in stoppage time. Slovakia looked out on their feet at full-time and it did not take England long to capitalise at the start of extra time as Kane headed home a flick-on from late substitute Ivan Toney to turn the tie on its head. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Fans in London react as England trail to Slovakia

England fans in London express their mixed feelings as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sour mood in Cambridge fanzone as England trail to Slovakia

England fans in Cambridge look dejected as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia at half time in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'How dare he?!', Farage responds to Dowden's Russia comments

Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden said earlier today that Moscow allegedly use Facebook pages to grow support for Reform UK adding that "it's a classic example from the Russian playbook" and warning that Kremlin's interference in the general election is "gravely concerning". Responding to these comments, the Reform UK leader calls it a "Russian hoax" saying "how dare he" claiming that the Conservatives "have taken millions of pounds of Russian money over the last few years from their donors". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage wants inquiry into Channel 4 after 'outrageous smear'

Nigel Farage calls for an inquiry into Channel 4, accusing the broadcaster of an "outrageous smear" and being "deeply dishonest", claiming they hired an actor to discredit Reform UK. Channel 4 News as well as the said actor, Andrew Parker, deny the allegations. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Surprising Stats That Highlight the Power of Social Media (Social Media Day, June 30)

Surprising Stats That , Highlight the Power, of Social Media. Facebook reigns supreme with over 3 billion monthly active users. Teenagers are using Facebook less. In 2023, only 33% claimed to be on the platform. 90% of U.S. marketers say Instagram is the most important social media tool for influencer marketing. The platform has 2 billion monthly active users, with 87% who use Instagram Stories. 70% of X users are male. TikTok has 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide. LinkedIn has over 930 million users in more than 200 countries and territories. Eight people are hired every minute on the platform

Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model. As a result, the U.S. Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. The group called for a boycott of SXSW over the organization's ties to the U.S. military and weapons-manufacturing companies. . In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. We appreciated the opportunity to join South by Southwest in 2024. With U.S. Army Futures Command headquartered in Austin, we value any opportunity to join with our community to ignite discovery and make new connections. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. The Army will continue to seek opportunities to meet technology innovators and leaders, explore new ideas and insights, and create dynamic industry partnerships because tomorrow is worth protecting. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. Bands and artists participating in the boycott, including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom, explained why they protested the 2024 festival. . There are many ways SXSW is harmful to working musicians, but I am pulling out specifically because of the fact that SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army, a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO

Rutte urged the Dutch to support Ukraine in his final speech on Sunday, before an inward-looking new government takes over the Netherlands on Tuesday.

French Parliamentary Election 2024: Macron Faces Off Against Far-Right Le Pen in a Power Struggle

French voters head to the polls in a pivotal snap parliamentary election called by President Emmanuel Macron. After a surprising defeat in the European elections, Macron's centrist alliance faces off against Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally. Who will shape France's future as prime minister? Stay tuned as the results unfold! #FranceElections #EmmanuelMacron #MarineLePen #NationalRally #FarRightFrenchParty #EU #EuropeanUnion #SnapPresidentialElection #PoliticalShowdown #FrancePresidentialElection #MacronvsLePen ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~

Opponents gather to protest after German far-right party opens convention

The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

Growing concern over Ukraine aid as Orban takes over EU presidency

EU companies to sign 40 billion euros' worth of deals with Egypt

"Companies are signing over 20 new deals or Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Egyptian partners, which are worth over 40 billion euros," the European Commission president said.