Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817 As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Worse than Bakhmut but now we have shells, say Kharkiv defenders Ukraine says last Russian cruise missile ship in Crimea destroyed; give us Russia’s frozen assets, not just the interest, says Kuleba. What we know on day 819 The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Tech companies are voluntarily agreeing to an AI ‘kill switch’ to prevent Terminator-style risks as some regulators remain hesitant to flex their legal muscles Developers and governments reach consensus, but “toothless” commitments fall short of formal global legal frameworks. Fortune · May 21, 2024
Apple appeals a $1.9 billion EU fine levied following Spotify's claims of anti-competitive App Store behavior Apple has reportedly chosen to fight a $1.9 billion fine imposed by the EU over claims that its App Store rules were anti-competitive. iMore · May 21, 2024
Apple Appeals Huge EU Fine For Music Streaming Restrictions Apple is challenging a 1.8 billion-euro ($1.9-billion) fine by the European Union for thwarting access to information about cheaper music streaming services, an EU court said Tuesday. International Business Times · May 21, 2024
Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ law could be dropped in return for US support bill Draft bill tabled in Congress would open talks on trade deal with Georgia in return for commitments on civil rights The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
Safety institutes to form ‘international network’ to boost AI research and tests Ten nations and the EU have agreed to established a network of AI Safety Institutes, but China is not among them. The Independent UK · May 21, 2024
EU Agrees To Use Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine Support EU countries agree to use frozen Russian assets to provide military support and aid in the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine. Top News · May 21, 2024
EU reprimands Kosovo for closing Serb bank branches The European Union has reprimanded Kosovo over the unilateral closure of six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank The Independent UK · May 21, 2024
Eurostar: New EU border checks won't cause passenger 's***-show' at St Pancras, bosses pledge Explained: what the EU’s new EES passport system means for UK travellers Evening Standard · May 21, 2024
UK and Finland discuss further efforts to stop Russia’s shadow oil fleet Third parties could be required to do more to block tankers from operating in Baltic and the Channel The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
Janet Yellen urges EU to join US in curbs on cheap Chinese exports Comments come as Commission president hints EU could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary getting 'recessionary feel' from Europe customers The Ryanair CEO worries that consumer confidence might be lagging ahead of the crucial summer season, and he may have a point. Fortune · May 21, 2024
Austrian leader lauds UK's efforts on migration and cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda Austria’s leader has praised Britain as a “pioneer” in outsourcing asylum proceedings to places outside Europe, citing a U.K. bill to deport migrants to Rwanda The Independent UK · May 21, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 ‘I’m screwed’: young adults forced by EU housing crisis to live with parents From Ireland to Croatia, young people say well-paid jobs not enough in a system stacked against their generation
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 EU data shows rise in employed young people living with parents Proportion in Ireland rose from 27% in 2017 to 40% in 2022, as pandemic and cost of living crisis hit EU countries
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 Infected blood victims to get interim payments of £210,000 within 90 days – as it happened John Glen, Cabinet Office minister, tells Commons that those infected will be able to claim compensation as well as the estates of those who have died
Top News · May 21, 2024 Trial Begins For Egyptians Accused In Fatal Shipwreck Nine Egyptian men face trial in Greece for a shipwreck leading to migrant deaths. Legal battle ensues over rescue operation mishandling allegations.
Top News · May 21, 2024 Kosovo Police Close Serbian Bank Branches Over Currency Ban Kosovo closes Serbian bank branches, bans dinar, mandates euro use in Serb areas. Recent developments and historical context of Kosovo-Serbia relations.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 ‘Tell EU to defer entry/exit system’ or risk serious travel delays, warns Lords committee Ministers urged to ‘use all diplomatic efforts’ with Brussels to postpone demand for fingerprints and facial biometrics
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Nine go on trial in Greece over deadly shipwreck, as rights groups question process Nine Egyptian men will go on trial in southern Greece, accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants and sent shockwaves through the European Union’s border protection and asylum operations
Evening Standard · May 20, 2024 The arch remainers were wrong. The City is still on top in Europe City Comment: The City still has a huge amount going for it. We should remember that more often
Latin Times · May 20, 2024 U.S. aims to bolster credibility of upcoming Venezuelan elections despite facing obstacles Opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia currently has a large lead over Maduro in different polls
The Conversation · May 20, 2024 Britain’s railways were never properly privatised – here’s how they could return to greater public control Railway travel is a strange thing. There are some journeys that are undertaken for pleasure – particularly on steam trains – but the vast majority happen because people need to get somewhere. The railway is merely a means to an end. Efficient rail transport facilitates economic production and economic growth.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2024 Brexit row as Cameron admits British tourists could be refused entry to Gibraltar Lord Cameron endured a tense hearing with a Commons committee about a deal over the Gibraltar border with Spain