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EU Commission proposes common ethics body for all EU officials in wake of corruption scandal

The European Union’s executive is proposing to create an ethics body that would set up common rules of conduct for the bloc’s institutions

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Can Rishi Sunak convince the US he’s more than just a ‘caretaker’ PM?

Sunak has high hopes for his sojourn but can Joe Biden view him as anything more than an interim leader? Sarah Baxter reports from Washington

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

First Thing: Millions under air quality alerts in US as Canada fire smoke drifts south

Eastern states including New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut issue alerts as hundreds of wildfires burn in Canada. Plus, will Trump’s once loyal deputy become his nemesis?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry

Malaysia and Indonesia have signed agreements to end longstanding sea border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

EU makes fresh attempt to overcome yearslong crisis over migrants

European Union interior ministers are making a fresh attempt to overcome one of the bloc’s most intractable political problems as they weigh new measures for sharing out responsibility for migrants entering Europe without authorization

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: Minister

Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

EU commissioner calls for AI regulations: 'I don't see any right of machines to freedom of expression'

Specifically, she's seeking new rules designed to prevent AI from being used to generate false information.

PC Gamer · Jun 7, 2023

UK Prime Minister Sunak talks trade, AI and Ukraine on US trip

The UK prime minister is set to meet with US Congress members, business leaders and President Biden on a two-day visit.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023

Ministers move ahead with plans to restrict EU voting rights

The Government confirmed post-Brexit plans to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

‘Former estate agents’: the strange life of the Barclay twins

Losing Telegraph newspapers will not turn remaining twin Frederick Barclay into a pauper, but it’s a bitter end to brothers’ empire-building

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023