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Facebook boss Zuckerberg has called on politicians to introduce global regulations to govern the Internet. He argued that clear rules on blocking content and live streaming and against election manipulation, as well as enhanced data protection for users are needed. Has Zuckerberg turned over a new leaf after a series of scandals involving his network, or is he just trying to get himself off the hook?

Campaigns for the EU Parliamentary elections slated for May 23 to 26 are launching across Europe. Not all commentators are happy with the choice of topics being addressed.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's AKP remains the strongest force in Turkey after local elections. But it suffered defeats in the major cities. The opposition won in Ankara, Izmir and Antalya and also by a narrow margin in Istanbul. Commentators look at the factors that contributed to the success of the opposition.

According to data put out by the Russian Statistics Service 22.6 percent of Russian households aren't connected to a sewer system, most of them in rural areas. Russian commentators are divided about how vital an achievement modern toilets are.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's AKP remains the strongest force in Turkey after local elections. But it was forced to admit defeat in the biggest cities. The opposition won in Ankara, Izmir and Antalya and scored a narrow victory in Istanbul. Some commentators see the result as heralding change. Others believe Erdoğan's grip on power is still rock solid for the time being.