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10 Jul 2026

ASO supports ICANN bylaw changes on IANA naming function reviews

The Address Supporting Organization has supported ICANN Fundamental Bylaws amendments to Articles 17 and 18 after finding no operational impact on the Internet number resources community.

10 Jul 2026

European Parliament updates factsheet on EU digital agenda

The updated factsheet outlines how EU digital policy has moved from strategic planning to implementation of rules on platforms, data, AI, digital identity and cybersecurity.

10 Jul 2026

Egypt assumes chairmanship of WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva

Egypt has taken over the chairmanship of the WSIS Forum 2026, with Minister Raafat Hendy pledging to support digital cooperation, inclusion, AI governance and efforts to close digital divides.

9 Jul 2026

Spain launches international coalition on children’s rights and AI protection

Spain and partner countries and organisations have launched a UN-based coalition to promote child safety, rights protection and accountability in the development and use of AI.

9 Jul 2026

European Commission takes four countries to EU court over NIS2 delays

Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands have been referred to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to fully transpose the NIS2 cybersecurity directive.

9 Jul 2026

RIPE opens call for host for RIPE 95 meeting in Madrid

Organisations in the RIPE NCC service region can apply to host RIPE 95, which will take place in Madrid from 15 to 19 November 2027.

9 Jul 2026

European Commission presents action plan on cybersecurity and AI

The European Commission has set out an action plan to address cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, while supporting their use for defence, testing, vulnerability management and European AI capabilities.

9 Jul 2026

ICANN announces NextGen@ICANN87 participants for Bali meeting

ICANN has selected 12 university students from the Asia Pacific region to take part in the NextGen@ICANN Program during ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia.

8 Jul 2026

Rights groups urge EU action after Pegasus spyware found on former MEP’s phone

A joint statement by digital rights, media freedom and human rights groups says the reported targeting of former MEP Stelios Kouloglou shows that the EU has still not answered Europe’s spyware crisis.

8 Jul 2026

ICANN reminds registry service providers of 12 August 2026 evaluation deadline

Registry service providers have until 12 August 2026 to apply for ICANN evaluation if they want to support applicants in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.

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