Category: 3. Europe
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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
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EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election
The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations. Continue Reading
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The Great British Cheese Heist: More than €360,000 worth of cheddar is missing
Thieves have pulled off a massive cheese heist in the UK and more than £300,000 (€360,000) worth of cheddar is missing. Continue Reading
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Google makes its watermarking tool for text generated by AI open-source
Developed by Google Deepmind, the algorithm subtly changes the AI generation to make it detectable. Continue Reading
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At least two killed and six injured in latest barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine
At least six people were injured in a Russian strike on a Kharkiv apartment building, while two men were killed in Kherson. ADVERTISEMENT At least six people have been injured following a Russian strike on a nine-storey apartment building in Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv’s Mayor Ihor… Continue Reading
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Actor Timothée Chalamet shocks fans with surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest
Dune actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in NYC, thrilling fans and causing such a frenzy that police had to disperse the crowd. Continue Reading
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Smear campaigns part of Moscow's hybrid attempts to interfere in US election
US intelligence authorities have linked AI-enabled campaigns smearing presidential candidates to Russia’s hybrid warfare. Continue Reading