EU Under Pressure To Defuse Farmers' Anger
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year.
EU Ports Urged To Team Up To Fight 'Very Creative' Drug Smugglers
Drug smugglers in the EU have become so "very creative" that the bloc's seaports should join forces to combat their ever-changing tactics, Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden told AFP.
Kiln Emerges Victorious Amid Crypto Downturn, Secures $17M Funding in 2023
According to data from PitchBook, VC investments in crypto companies witnessed a staggering 68% drop in 2023 compared to the robust figures seen in 2022.
US Stocks Shrug Off Inflation Data, Nikkei Ends At Peak Since 1990
Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off a disappointing US inflation report Thursday, while Japan's Nikkei finished above 35,000 for the first time since 1990.
EU To Give £3.4 Billion State Aid to Battery and Green Tech Factories
These investments are integral to the EU's overarching mission to achieve climate neutrality with net-zero gas emissions by 2050.
EU Examines Microsoft Investment In OpenAI
The EU, racing to regulate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it has started a preliminary study of Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI to see if it could be a disguised merger.
What Kind Of Artificial Intelligence Technological Development Trend Can We Expect In 2024?
As we venture into 2024, the dynamics of AI regulation are poised to undergo significant shifts, with a spotlight on the metaverse and its integration into various aspects of our lives.
EU Face Backlash After Announcing New Accelerated Asylum System
After years of negotiations regarding the EU's Migrant Pact, the member-states have struck a deal that will see children having their fingerprints taken.
UK And EU Agree Delay To Post-Brexit Electric Car Tariffs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hailed a deal with the European Union to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle sales that were due to kick in from January.
Ireland Takes UK To European Court Over 'Troubles' Amnesty Law
Ireland announced legal action Wednesday against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights over a law granting immunity to combatants in the Northern Ireland conflict.
EU Toughens Rules On Three Major Porn Platforms
The European Union on Wednesday added three pornographic websites to its list of online platforms that are large enough to come under tougher safety regulation.
EU Agrees 'Historic' Reform Of Asylum Laws
The EU on Wednesday agreed to an overhaul of its asylum system that includes more border detention centres and speedier deportations, prompting migrant charities to slam the changes as "dangerous".
European Union Launches In-Depth Investigation into Elon Musk's X Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission, responsible for enforcing the DSA on major platforms like X, announced the initiation of the investigation, citing potential breaches related to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.
Calls for Stricter Regulations on Biofuels Imports Intensify Amid Palm Oil Fraud Concerns
Around 80 per cent of waste palm oil used in the production of biofuels for vehicles is suspected to be falsely labelled.
EU's AI Act Will Require OpenAI, Google To Share Previously Hidden Details About Their AI Models
Surprisingly, the European Union has allowed companies to audit themselves while the AI Act could have been stricter in its requirement.
European Union Strikes Landmark Deal on Comprehensive AI Regulations
The historic deal signifies the world's inaugural comprehensive set of rules governing AI, laying the groundwork for legal oversight on technologies utilised in widely-used generative AI services such as ChatGPT.
Falling Inflation Shifts Focus To When ECB Could Cut Rates
With inflation dropping faster than expected and the economic outlook darkening, markets will be looking for clues about when eurozone borrowing costs might start to come down as rate-setters meet this week.
Hamas Warns Hostages Doomed Unless Demands Met
Hamas warned Sunday that no hostages would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases are met, while the World Health Organization said the territory's health system was collapsing after more than two months of war.
New Google AI Model "Outperforms" ChatGPT in Most Tests
Described by Google as "its most capable model yet", Gemini is the first to be announced since last month's global AI safety summit.
EU Seeks Agreement On World's First AI Law
The EU is racing to approve the world's first comprehensive AI law after the issue took on greater urgency when the ChatGPT bot burst onto the scene last year, highlighting AI's dizzying advances.
EU Proposes Three-year Delay On UK Electric Car Tariffs
Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position.
The EU Is Successfully Pushing Fast Fashion Brands Towards Sustainability
Some 5.8 million tonnes of garment materials are discarded each year, in response, fast-fashion brands have pledged to reverse the effects of "overproduction and overconsumption of clothing".
EU Formulates Contingency Plan to Mitigate Impact of 10% Brexit Tariff on Electric Vehicles
The commission expressed apprehension that any decision to lift the tariff could be viewed as a violation of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
Prisoner Releases Send Hamas Support Rocketing In West Bank
In Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, long the turf of president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party, the green flag of Islamist rival Hamas is flying ever higher thanks to prisoner-hostage exchanges.
Everton's Financial Woes Lead To Biggest Points Deduction In Premier League History
Everton have become just the third Premier League team in history to be deducted points and now sit 19th in the league table and in the relegation zone.
Inflation, Higher Rates Hit Eurozone Growth Outlook
The European Commission on Wednesday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2023 and 2024, saying the high cost of living and interest rates were weighing on consumers and businesses.
EU Opens Probe Into TikTok, YouTube Over Child Protection
The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.
Brussels To Report On Opening Door For Ukraine EU Bid
The EU's executive gives its advice Wednesday on whether Ukraine is ready to begin formal membership talks, as momentum builds in favour of Kyiv's ambition to join the bloc.
The Palestinian Dispossessed: Bearing Witness to the Nakba
Mounir is from the last living generation that experienced the Nakba, the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from the Holy Land in 1948. This is his story.