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There's a palpable excitement surrounding a monumental deal in the French telecommunications sector. Reportedly, SFR, a titan in the industry, is up for grabs with an unprecedented asking price of roughly 20.35 billion euros. Should the transaction involving SFR, which boasts a customer base exceeding 25 million, come to fruition, it would result in a contraction of the number of operators in France from four to a mere three.

Turkey has been shaken by a series of school attacks. Initially, a 19-year-old named Ömer Ket launched an attack on a school in Şanlıurfa, followed by a fatal attack by 14-year-old İsa Aras Mersinli, claiming the lives of nine people. In the aftermath of these incidents, the focus has shifted towards social media and video games. Academic Associate Professor Akın Ünver shared findings from their TÜBİTAK project, which examined the influence of digital radicalization, video games, social media, and online factors on extreme ideologies, violence, and armed behavior. In a post from his X account, Ünver stated, 'I would like to share some observations that may contribute to the discussion.'

Uganda's Chief of Staff, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced that he could mobilize 100,000 soldiers to support Israel, which is responsible for massacres in the Middle East. Kainerugaba, who made accusations against Turkey, demanded a payment of 1 billion dollars from Ankara. Posting from his X account, the Chief of Staff of Uganda stated, 'We demand a minimum of 1 billion dollars from Turkey even before we start talking.'

A new decision has been made that affects everyone planning to travel to European Union countries. With the implementation of a new system by the EU, passport stamps are becoming a thing of the past. The era of biometric control is commencing with the EES system. It was highlighted that the system, which will kick off on April 10, 2026, could potentially lead to long passport queues, thus emphasizing the need for travelers to arrive at airports early.

Renowned activist Greta Thunberg frequently distinguishes herself with her demonstrations across the globe. Known for her support of Palestine and her participation in the Sumud Fleet, Thunberg has recently voiced her criticism in her latest video, addressing Donald Trump's threats towards Iran and the world's silent acceptance of these threats.