Category: 3. Europe
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What is open source AI? New definition shows Meta’s version isn’t what it claims to be
The Open Source Initiative has just set a new international definition for AI that could throw a spanner in the works for tech companies. Continue Reading
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France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts
The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts criticised the decision by the French football and basketball federations to exclude players wearing the hijab from competitions, including at amateur level, and the French Government’s decision to prevent French athletes wearing the hijab… Continue Reading
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak: What we know about the source of food poisoning in US
An E. coli outbreak linked to the fast food chain McDonald’s has impacted people in 13 US states. Continue Reading
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Brazilian artist Rosana Paulino awarded Munch Museum's inaugural prize for artistic freedom
Home to the world’s largest collection of works by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, the museum aims to pay tribute to his legacy of promoting “artistic expression” and creative freedom. Continue Reading
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North Korean troops are now in Kursk to help Russia, NATO confirms – POLITICO
“I can confirm that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that North Korean military units have been deployed to the Kursk region,” Rutte told reporters, soon after a meeting with a senior official from South Korea’s intelligence service. The NATO secretary-general added that he… Continue Reading
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How might the euro react if Trump wins the US presidential election?
A Trump victory could bring sweeping US tariffs, including a 10% levy on EU imports and a hefty 60% on Chinese goods. Analysts warn this protectionist stance could strengthen the dollar while pressuring the euro, pushing the ECB to consider lower rates to support negative effects on growth. Continue Reading
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Mega Italian hack is ‘threat to democracy,’ FM says
ROME — Italy’s foreign minister lashed out Sunday after a gang of alleged hackers was arrested for stealing information on high-profile politicians from state databases. The compromised material included information from the Ministry of Interior archives, which were allegedly accessed more… Continue Reading
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Brexit row erupts over UK tax on private schools – POLITICO
This will result in an additional 20 percent charge to fees if schools themselves do not absorb the cost. Labour says it will help fund more investment in, and extra teachers for, the state sector. But Miguel Berger and Hélène Duchêne, the German and French ambassadors to London… Continue Reading
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Volkswagen set to close three German plants and cut thousands of jobs
Further negotiations are planned between Volkswagen and union leaders on Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Liechtenstein votes to pull plug on public radio funding
Initiated by a small opposition party, the decision reflects a push for a more competitive media landscape, with calls for the station’s privatisation. Continue Reading