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Which applications exploit your data the most?

The apps we use to chat, shop, learn languages or simply pass time on a daily basis are often uncontrolled machines, especially when it comes to personal data. Que Choisir's survey of 50 mobile apps, on iOS and Android, paints an alarming picture of our digital privacy.

  • Sep 08, 2026 12:00

Free ChatGPT Plus for all: Malta becomes first country to offer AI to citizens—with one condition

Malta is positioning itself to become the first country in the world to make access to artificial intelligence a genuine mass public service.

  • Sep 06, 2026 10:00

CO₂: EU eases pressure and grants more free emission allowances to industries

The carbon market - the ETS - is about to undergo a revision aimed at granting companies a larger share of free allowances to emit CO₂.

  • Sep 05, 2026 14:00

1 euro meals at all French universities: a revolutionary measure to support students

In France, all students can now have a full meal in a university restaurant (RU) for just 1 euro, regardless of their income.

  • Sep 03, 2026 15:00

6 million homes powered: the world's sunniest and windiest country launches a giant wind farm

Egypt launches a 900 MW wind power project in the Gulf of Suez thanks to an international consortium, reinforcing its role in the renewable energies sector.

  • Sep 02, 2026 09:35

Baby products you should never buy second-hand

Every year, thousands of children's items are put up for sale on second-hand platforms such as Vinted.

  • Aug 27, 2026 10:00

The ultra-rich divide: 53 billionaires hold more wealth than 32 million French people

According to an Oxfam report, 53 very wealthy French people now hold more wealth than 32 million people combined - almost half the country's population.

  • Aug 26, 2026 09:00

This Greek island seeks volunteers to care for 3,000 cats

Imagine living for free on a Greek island, where your only job is to care for stray cats rescued from the streets.

  • Aug 25, 2026 11:00

3 minutes less in the shower can save you 150 euros

A few minutes less under the hot water is enough to make a difference when it comes to consumption, bills and even your carbon footprint.

  • Aug 24, 2026 11:30

In Japan, McDonald's and Starbucks are saying goodbye to paper straws

In Japan, paper straws introduced to reduce the use of disposable plastic quickly became the subject of customer complaints.

  • Aug 23, 2026 10:00