Category: 3. Europe
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Big tech too influential over AI standards, warns report
The report argues that the AI Act has a business-friendly approach where complex and fundamental rights questions are left in the hands of standard-setting organisations. Continue Reading
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Elon Musk's interference in national debates angers Europe's leaders
Several European leaders have denounced, directly or indirectly, the actions of the owner of the social network X. Continue Reading
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Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
A baby was born on a crowded migrant dinghy which travelled from Africa to the Canary Islands this week, Spanish coast guards say. They have published a picture of the baby boy who was rescued on alongside his mother and scores of other migrants. The crowded inflatable raft was first spotted on 6… Continue Reading
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Video. Polar cold in eastern Turkey
Updated: 08/01/2025 – 21:49 GMT+1 In the provinces of Kars and Ardahan, in the far east of Turkey, temperatures have plummeted to minus 20 degrees Celsius. … More In the provinces of Kars… Continue Reading
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Jailed Belarus opposition figure Babaryko seen for first time in months
“Babaryko is alive!” Those were the words of Viktor Babaryko’s team after seeing the first images of the imprisoned Belarusian opposition politician in more than 630 days. Arrested in 2020 as he tried to run for president against authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko, Babaryko was then held… Continue Reading
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CES 2025: From its first EV to content creation tools, Sony showcases its new advanced tech
During the Sony Group’s keynote press conference at CES 2025, multiple new advanced tech products were unveiled. ADVERTISEMENT Sony displayed new products spanning mobility, sports, and content creation during its keynote press conference at CES 2025, an annual trade show of all… Continue Reading
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Video. Prayers for earthquake victims in Tibet
Updated: 08/01/2025 – 20:27 GMT+1 A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a high-altitude region of Tibet near Shigatse on Tuesday 7 January, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188. … More A… Continue Reading
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Video. Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search
Updated: 08/01/2025 – 20:18 GMT+1 The epicentre was about 25 kilometres (15 miles) from the centre of the town, known in Chinese as Xigaze, which lies on a high-altitude plain. … More The… Continue Reading
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Gulf of America? More like ‘America Mexicana,’ Mexican president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hit back on President-elect Donald Trump saying the Gulf of Mexico should be re-named the “Gulf of America” — and she brought the receipts. “Obviously, the Gulf of Mexico is a name recognized by the United Nations,” Sheinbaum said in Spanish… Continue Reading
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US foreign affairs committee lauds Trump’s expansionist rhetoric
The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee is honing its message on President-elect Donald Trump’s statements on Greenland and global American expansion — stressing that the panel is very much in his camp. On Wednesday the committee published — and then deleted — a post on X… Continue Reading