The United Nations is urging stronger protections for children and young people as digital platforms reshape how they receive information. A new UN issue brief highlights risks from disinformation, hate speech, harassment, artificial intelligence and attention-driven online systems. It also points to concerns involving personal data, behavioral advertising and algorithmic distribution. The report says younger users need stronger safeguards while keeping access to education, communication and public participation online.
Tight inventories and refinery disruptions have kept diesel prices high across both the United States and Europe. In the US, ultra-low sulfur diesel futures increased by 7.4% on Monday to reach $4.19 a gallon, marking the largest single-day rise since July 13. The futures contract was trading close to $4.28 a gallon early Wednesday. Meanwhile, European diesel refining margins stayed notably strong, rising nearly 10% at the start of the week.
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As Typhoon Dolphin advanced further inland in China, approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province were forced to evacuate from vulnerable zones amid widespread severe weather across eastern regions. The evacuations in Fujian were completed by 7 a.m. Monday, encompassing coastal and inland communities exposed to flooding and high winds. Meanwhile, Shanghai relocated roughly 215,600 residents from high-risk areas by late Sunday. Dolphin initially struck Zhejiang Province before progressing inland and weakening over central China.
Technology
Japan successfully conducted the launch of its H3 rocket, delivering the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. Michibiki No. 7, also known as QZS-7, is now part of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, enhancing accuracy in positioning, navigation, and timing services. Japan began offering operational QZSS services in November 2018, covering Japan and the broader Asia-Oceania region. The achievement of this flight follows the loss of Michibiki No. 5 during H3 Flight No. 8 in December 2025, with the rocket’s second-stage engine shutdown. JAXA conducted an investigation before resuming H3 launches with successful missions.
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
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