Since the 2014 invalidation of the Data Retention Directive, the EU legal landscape has become fragmented, causing uncertainty for providers and challenges for law enforcement. With a Commission proposal likely and growing Member State support for a more permissive EU regime, a solid understanding of relevant CJEU case law may help inform Parliament's assessment. Over the past decade, CJEU case law has set detailed requirements for data retention. Laws must respect proportionality and necessity, with a clear hierarchy of objectives: general and indiscriminate retention of traffic and location data is only permissible for safeguarding national security, while targeted retention of such data may be justified by public security or other important public interest goals. Any such framework must also include robust safeguards. Similarly, access to retained data must be limited to the purpose for which it was collected or a more important objective. The ECtHR ruled that such retention and access require safeguards similar to those for secret surveillance. Stakeholders are divided on a new EU data retention regime. Law enforcement agencies favour EU-level harmonisation but warn against restrictive retention rules that would limit their operational effectiveness. Providers of electronic communications services support a CJEU-compliant EU framework and seek cost compensation. Civil society organisations oppose new EU rules and urge the Commission to focus on enforcing existing case law through infringement procedures. This is one of four publications that explore different aspects of the roadmap for effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement. These include a summary of the roadmap, and briefings on lawful interception, data retention and digital forensics. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU's High-Level Group on access to data for law enforcement (HLG) has identified digital forensics as one of three key areas requiring progress to allow law enforcement agencies to fight crime effectively, together with data retention and lawful interception. Member States possess the expertise and have the capacity to engage in digital forensics, defined as the collection, analysis and preservation of digital evidence stored in any digital form on an electronic device. However, the ability of law enforcement agencies to access data stored on confiscated devices differs widely among Member States. According to the HLG, much could be gained by law enforcement agencies sharing both know-how and technical solutions, but the absence of comparable capacities among digital forensics laboratories and the general lack of standardised forensics procedures and of mechanisms enabling the recognition of skills and expertise of digital forensics experts are obstacles to cross-border cooperation. Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, already plays an important role in digital forensics. The Commission would like Europol to evolve further into a centre of excellence for operational expertise in this field. Encryption lies at the heart of the debate around digital forensics. Encryption is vital to protecting personal data and fundamental rights. However, it also represents an obstacle to criminal investigation, and hence a threat to security in Europe. The Commission will present a technology roadmap on encryption in 2026, to identify technological solutions that would enable law enforcement authorities to access encrypted data in a lawful manner, while safeguarding cybersecurity and fundamental rights. In its capacity as co-legislator, the European Parliament has actively engaged in shaping policies concerning law enforcement access to data, balancing the need for effective crime prevention with the protection of fundamental rights. This is one of four briefings that explore different aspects of the roadmap for effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement. These include a summary of the roadmap, and briefings on lawful interception, data retention and digital forensics. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A rare Philippine crocodile has hatched at the Singapore Zoo in June, the first of its species to be successfully bred in captivity in South-east Asia, announced Mandai Wildlife Group.Breeding the critically endangered croc species is no easy task — the reptiles can show aggressive behaviour towards each other especially during mating season and must be carefully paired up.Efforts began in 2022, after Philippine crocodile pair Reginald and Delilah were genetically matched and transferred to the Singapore Zoo from Denmark's National Aquarium.The programme kicked-off after the 11-year-old freshwater crocs were transferred to a new and improved habitat that includes a pond with adjustable dividers and enhanced heat and light conditions.Delilah started to nest, and Reginald was observed guarding the nest alongside Delilah.The animal care team then decided that any eggs laid will be artificially intubated to maximise their chances of survival, as it would allow precise control over temperature and humidity and minimise disturbance.

Police are investigating 93 individuals for suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities following a seven-day operation that ended on Tuesday (July 15).The operation which began on July 9 saw officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the seven police land divisions conduct simultaneous raids across Singapore.Among the 93 under investigation, the oldest is 67, while the youngest is 13.Preliminary investigations revealed that one person operated as an unlicensed moneylender, while seven others allegedly harassed debtors at their homes. Under investigation are also 43 persons suspected of being runners who would assist in unlicensed moneylending activities through ATM transfers.The remaining 42 people allegedly opened bank accounts, provided ATM cards and personal identification numbers, as well as internet banking tokens to these illegal moneylenders, the police said.Investigations are ongoing.If found guilty, first-time offenders will face jail for up to four years, a fine between $30,000 and $300,000, and up to six strokes of the cane.

The UK unemployment rate has risen to a four-year high, going from 4.6 per cent in the three months to April to 4.7 per cent in the three months to May.

Le Vice-Président International de la Jeune Chambre Internationale (JCI), Guénolé Ravelomahafaly, est en visite au Gabon dans le cadre de sa tournée officielle dans les pays placés sous sa supervision, notamment le Gabon, le Burkina Faso, le Cameroun, la Côte d'Ivoire, la Guinée, le Mali et le Sénégal. Arrivé ce mercredi 16 juillet 2025 à l'aéroport international Léon Mba, il a été accueilli par les membres de la JCI Gabon, marquant le début d'une visite fortement symbolique pour (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Numerous countries have shown interest in the missiles jointly developed by Russia and India Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s ability to continue the Ukraine conflict must be weakened, the Latvian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Basic advice could address as much as a quarter of the advice gap, according to Foresters Financial, which said the model is a 'proven and cost-effective' solution.

Bihar police attribute the recent crime surge to pre-monsoon patterns and election-related political attention, citing a traditional rise in murders before the rains. Additional Director General of Police, Kundan Krishnan, announced a new cell to monitor former shooters amidst opposition criticism of the Nitish Kumar government following several high-profile shootings, including a BJP leader and a businessman, intensifying political scrutiny.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has welcomed the union cabinet's approval of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Green Energy Mission, worth Rs 24000 crore and Rs 27000 crore respectively. He emphasized that these initiatives demonstrate the government's dedication to the welfare of farmers, villages, and the poor, while also promoting sustainable development.

Three months after former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs was convicted and fined over drug supply charges, he has detailed his plans to hike the Kokoda Track on a «personal journey of restoration and renewal».

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Patricia Duncan Sutherland, president of the People’s National Party (PNP) Women’s Movement, is urging the women of Central Westmoreland to take a stance against domestic abuse by not voting for incumbent member of parliament,...

The highly anticipated National Dance Theatre Company’s 63rd Season will open on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. with a benefit performance for JamCoders computer science Summer Camp. Delivered through partnerships and administered by the Department of...

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Construction is to get under way on the long-awaited Harmony Cove resort immediately after a groundbreaking exercise later this month, bringing tangibility to the US$1-billion luxury project more than 20 years after it was first announced by former...

La route est fermée depuis le 15 juillet jusqu'au 08 août au niveau du PK43 à Hitia'a. Des travaux sont effectués pour sécuriser la route. Les habitants s'organisent et prennent leur mal en patience.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have declared that they do not recognize the SSC-Khaatumo administration, asserting that there is no legal basis for a separate regional government representing the Dhulbahante community.

Wilawan Emsawat, 35, known by the nickname Sika Golf, is accused of being involved in secret relationships with 13 monks, as well as money laundering and receiving stolen goods.

Until now Pakistan has refused to accept Qari Abdul Rauf, 55, and Adil Khan, 54, after the pair renounced their Pakistani citizenship before the Home Office took away their British citizenship.

Eighty per cent of the residents of Ebbw Vale in South Wales are classed as obese from living on high calorie takeaways.

SINGAPORE — Suspended police officer Kevin Chelvam was sentenced to 10 years' jail on Thursday (July 17) over his involvement in one of Singapore's worst fatal maid abuse cases.After a trial in April, District Judge Teoh Ai Lin convicted the 46-year-old Traffic Police officer of one count of abetting his then-wife Gaiyathiri Murugayan to voluntarily cause grievous hurt by starving Piang Ngaih Don, 24.Chelvam, who was the maid's registered employer, was also convicted of one count of voluntarily causing hurt by grabbing her hair and lifting her off the ground.The judge also convicted him of one count each of giving false information to a police officer, and causing evidence relating to the case to disappear by dismantling a CCTV recorder installed in his Bishan flat.

Fifteen persons are under investigation for allegedly sharing their Singpass credentials and facilitating scams that led to losses of over $890,000.The island-wide anti-scam enforcement operation was conducted between July 8 and 11, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Thursday (July 17).Led by SPF and the Singpass Anti-Fraud Team, the joint operation resulted in six of the 15 individuals — five men and one woman — being arrested.The six individuals, aged between 19 and 56, were arrested for offences under Section 8A of the Computer Misuse Act 1993.According to the police, they relinquished their Singpass credentials which were allegedly used to open bank accounts that were subsequently implicated in a range of scams.Based on preliminary investigations, the scams had been facilitated in various ways.Some individuals allegedly sold their Singpass credentials, which were then used to open new bank accounts and register for new mobile phone lines.Others allegedly gave unknown parties access to their Singpass accounts without verifying their identities.

La ministre de l'Agriculture, de l'Élevage et du Développement Rural, Odette Polo ép. Pandzou, s'est rendue à Oyem dans la province du Woleu-Ntem, ce dimanche 6 juillet 2025, pour célébrer la Journée Internationale de la Coopération Agricole. Depuis 9 ans, cette journée est célébrée à Libreville par le ministère. Mais cette année comme les prochaines, le ministère délocalisera la célébration de cette journée importante. L'événement, qui s'est déroulé en présence du ministre de (...) - AGRICULTURE ET PÊCHE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Oui parler et faire,là est toute la distance de notre réalité gabonaise. Qui a dit que tout est gagné d'avance surtout lorsqu'on hérite d'un pays comme le Gabon où la citoyenneté a foutu le camp.Tout est par terre. Une lobotomisation des populations relayées par des médias publics longtemps barricadés par ceux qui sont devenus les «opposants». Avec eux, une certaine élite infatuée de sa contenance. Pour mieux comprendre les prises de position des uns et des autres, prenez toujours (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Amarnath Yatra was halted on Thursday following a fatal landslide along the Baltal route in Ganderbal, resulting in one death and three injuries. The suspension follows 36 hours of continuous rain in the valley. Authorities have issued a weather advisory, forecasting more heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of acting as an «election theft wing» for the BJP in the upcoming Bihar elections. He shared a video alleging voter fraud by government officials. Gandhi questioned the EC's neutrality, referring to past concerns raised about the Maharashtra election results.

Trump has eased his tone on China and chip curbs in a bid for a summit with President Xi and a new trade deal Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 16, approved the June 27 peace agreement signed in Washington DC between Rwanda and DR Congo.

[allAfrica] Around the world, millions of people are living with HIV, each with their own story, challenges, and hopes.

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SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency (NEA) has started monitoring levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) at Sentosa's beaches, following news that swimming events at the World Aquatics Championships were twice delayed due to elevated levels of the bacteria in the waters.NEA does not usually assess marine water quality based on E. coli levels.Instead, it follows World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines to determine the suitability of a recreational beach for primary contact activities, by measuring the levels of another group of bacteria, Enterococcus.In response to queries from The Straits Times, NEA said that WHO recommends using only Enterococcus for assessing marine water quality. Epidemiological studies have shown a strong correlation between Enterococcus levels in marine waters and public health risks.

While they are both keen on addressing the needs of Singaporeans, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim disagreed on the means of doing so, according to an exchange between the two on Facebook on Wednesday (July 16).SM Lee had said during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on July 15 — where he was also conferred the title of Honorary Fellow — that introducing considerations for different groups' needs and circumstances into the COE system could «make it unworkable». Prof Lim wrote in his Facebook post that while SM Lee had noted during the dialogue that many people had «legitimate claims on an affordable vehicle», he didn't mention a means to adjudicate between these claims.«He then pivoted to how competitive bidding represented the best way to allocate between these claims,» said Prof Lim.«What's sorely missing, however, is how those with genuine needs may not have the purchasing power to meet those needs, even if their needs may have more merit.»

A 57-year-old man has been arrested after hitting a debt collector with a golf club outside his Simei home. General manager of licensed debt recovery agency SG Collectors Kelvin Ho told AsiaOne on Thursday (July 17) that the incident happened on July 10 afternoon at Block 135 Simei Street 1.He said that they were called into service after their client, a food supplier, sought to recover a debt amounting to $12,412 from a food stall owner.«During a lawful visit to the debtor's residence, the situation escalated rapidly due to aggressive and threatening conduct,» SG Collectors said in a Facebook on July 10.A video shared on SG Collectors' Facebook page showed the man and several debtor collectors taunting each other through the gate.«Do you dare hit [us]?» asked one of the collectors.After one of them kicked the gate, the home owner approached the debt collectors - armed with a wood stick. He was later seen spitting at the collectors.SG Collectors said that the debtor returned with a golf club just when their collectors were leaving.