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Tech giants forced to reveal AI secrets – here’s how this could make life better for all

The European Commission is forcing 19 tech giants including Amazon, Google, TikTok and YouTube to explain their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms under the Digital Services Act. Asking these businesses – platforms and search engines with more than 45 million EU users – for this information is a much-needed step towards…

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Hungary govt to submit judicial bill to parliament to unlock EU funds -minister

After talks with the European Commission, Hungary's government will submit a key judicial reform bill to parliament as part of its efforts to unlock suspended EU funds, Justice Minister Judit Varga said on her official Facebook page on Thursday.

Reuters

European Commission to ban Ukrainian grain exports to Romania -minister

The European Commission will ban Ukrainian grain and oilseeds exports to Romania until June 5, Romanian Agriculture Minister Petre Daea said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK advance new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

France 24

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

Windows Central

EU farm chief: Bloc close to ending Ukraine import standoff

The European Union’s top farm official says that the bloc was on the cusp of ending a damaging internal standoff over a destabilizing glut of Ukraine farm imports by granting five eastern member states the right to temporarily ban the most contentious produce

The Independent UK

UK holidaymakers heading to Europe could face welcome major passport change

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is may discuss the issue of British people using passport e-gates once more with European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, in June

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Sunak eyes deal to allow UK passport holders to use e-gates at EU airports

PM may discuss idea with European Commission chief in June, reports say, after diplomats raised it informally

The Guardian - UK

Expansion of North Sea wind farms tops the agenda at Ostend energy summit

Nine European countries are holding a summit in Belgium aimed at scaling up wind power generation in the North Sea, an effort spurred by the fall-out of the Ukraine war and the push for renewable energy sources.

Radio France Internationale

Trudeau, Macron set for Global Citizen NOW conference in NYC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will join business, political and philanthropic leaders, as well as celebrities, including Hugh Jackman and John Legend, for this year’s edition of the Global Citizen NOW conference in New York City starting April…

The Independent UK

Catering for the Clintons is 'a career highlight' for enterprising Lisburn twins

"It was fabulous for a small family business such as ourselves within Northern Ireland to be recognised in this way."

Belfast Live

Restoring Northern Ireland powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

The Prime Minister gave the final address at a major three-day conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Evening Standard

EU moves to contain internal quarrel over Ukrainian imports

The European Union is moving to contain an internal quarrel over some member nations temporarily banning imports of Ukrainian farm produce

The Independent UK

Restoring powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

The Prime Minister gave the final address at a major three-day conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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EU chief hails post-Brexit trade deal as ‘new beginning for old friends’

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen welcomed improving relations with the UK during a speech in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Clinton hails ‘extraordinary’ Good Friday Agreement anniversary conference

The former US secretary of state was speaking at Queen’s University in Belfast.

The Independent UK

No prosperity in Northern Ireland without peace, Kennedy tells conference

A major conference is taking place at Queen’s University in Belfast marking 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

A DUP MLA said the powersharing institutions could only return with the ‘right foundations’.

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to deliver closing address to Good Friday Agreement conference

The event has seen political leaders travel from across the world to reflect on the historic accord.

Reuters

Poland proposes fresh EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Poland this month presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions against Russia for waging war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday, including a ban on pipeline oil and diamond imports.

France 24

Vast carbon market reform adopted by EU lawmakers

The European Parliament adopted sweeping climate measures on Tuesday aimed at massively cutting EU greenhouse emissions, including the introduction of a carbon border tax on imports.

The Guardian - UK

UK will not have to pay for last two years if it rejoins Horizon scheme, EU says

Confirmation by officials makes it more likely Britain will be re-admitted to €95.5bn European scientific research programme

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Lawmakers Call for Summit to Control ‘Very Powerful’ AI

EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT, saying they were developing faster than expected. The 12 MEPs, all working on EU legislation on the technology, called on US President Joe…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened

Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson

Reuters

Macron's aim of EU unity on China undone by trip fallout

French officials were in damage control mode on Tuesday as they tried to contain anger, division and confusion sparked by President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's dependence on the United States and its relations with China and Taiwan.

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