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International pressure is mounting on Israel amid its renewed military operation in the Gaza strip, as both the United Kingdom and the European Union announced…
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EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-Assad recovery
Donald Trump’s sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.
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‘Thank you for the copyright’ – ABBA singer warns against diluted rights in EU AI code
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ADVERTISEMENTABBA front man Björn Ulvaeus warned MEPs in Brussels on Tuesday that he is concerned about “proposals driven by Big Tech” that weaken creative rights under the EU’s AI Act.
“I am pro-tech, but I am concerned about…
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Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.
If all goes well this week, Imelda Collins will sell her cottage in the north of Ireland to an unknown buyer. She doesn’t know exactly how much she’ll get for it. But she’s giving everyone a chance to buy it for $6.70.
Ms. Collins is selling…
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Agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU: facts for honest dialogue
Vitaliy Koval, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food
Agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU is currently the subject of lively debate, especially with the expiry of autonomous trade preferences approaching. In such…
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Selenium exposure during pregnancy may reduce childhood streptococcal infections
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.
Scientists from Hokkaido University have discovered that exposure to certain metals and trace elements during pregnancy may affect…
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Three killed after floods ravage French Riviera region
At least three people have died in floods caused by heavy rainfall and storms which have battered southern France since Monday.
The bodies of an elderly couple were found in the seaside resort town of Le Lavandou, while another person died after becoming trapped in a car in Vidauban, local…
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Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen attack | Mexico
The personal secretary and an adviser to Mexico City’s mayor have been shot dead by gunmen on a motorcycle in a brazen daylight attack in a central part of the city.
Mayor Clara Brugada called the murder of her personal secretary Ximena Guzmán…
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Forest management can influence health benefits
Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University of Ghent, demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density and tree…
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How molecules can ‘remember’ and contribute to memory and learning
Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific part of the ion channel at which new drugs for certain genetic diseases…
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