Scottish company wins EU backing to build one of the world’s biggest tidal farms Nova has won European Union funding to build the farm off the coast of Orkney. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Parthenon marbles row raises fresh fears over fraught UK-EU relations War of words between Athens and London escalates after Rishi Sunak’s snub to Greek prime minister The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
'If you have a face, you have a place in the conversation about AI,' expert says Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League. WEKU · Nov 28, 2023
Employees can be banned from wearing headscarves, top EU court rules Lawyers for the woman argued the ban infringed her right to religious freedoms The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
The history of Gibraltar, Spain and Britain as countries hold high-level meeting Spain is said to be 'ready to sign deal on post-Brexit status of Gibraltar' Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
David Cameron wants post-Brexit Gibraltar deal with Spain ‘as soon as possible’ ‘I would sign a deal with Britain over Gibraltar tomorrow’, says Spanish minister after talks with Lord Cameron The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Wind turbine blades: inside the battle to overcome their waste problem Wind-farm owners in Europe are holding off on scrapping their old turbines to maximise the power they can generate from them. That’s the latest news from a meeting we recently attended on the industry’s future. Wind turbines are designed to last 25 years, but the calculus for owners appears to… The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
Meta EU ad-free subscription: "Privacy for the rich" The social media giant's new model is facing its first privacy challenges in the EU as an Austrian digital rights group filed a complaint. Here's all you need to know. TechRadar · Nov 28, 2023
A physicist is trying to sell Europe on a new generation of nuclear energy Nuclear firm Newcleo CEO Stefano Buono is making inroads in Italy and France. Fortune · Nov 28, 2023
Geert Wilders will have to scrap most of manifesto to enter government, say experts Far-right anti-Islam pledges and Nexit referendum promise are unacceptable to potential coalition partners The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Niger repeal of anti-migration law applauded as one less ‘colonial fetter’ Analysts and Nigerien citizens have welcomed the abrogation of the controversial law which was signed in 2015. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023
EU revealed as hub for ‘cruel’ live animal transport amid fears of disease Exclusive: Previously unpublished records show millions of animals traded over long distances between European countries or exported globally The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Spain ready to sign post-Brexit Gibraltar deal, says foreign minister José Manuel Albares met David Cameron to discuss agreement on trade, immigration and workers The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023 Spain 'ready to sign deal on post-Brexit status of Gibraltar' as David Cameron set to meet Spanish counterpart Spain is ready to sign a deal on the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar this week, the Spanish Foreign Minister has said ahead of a meeting with David Cameron.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 The US is racing ahead in its bid to control artificial intelligence – why is the EU so far behind? Washington is laying down rules for the use of seemingly mundane AI that could, in fact, be incredibly dangerous, says professor of philosophy Seth Lazar
International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023 Diamond Trade Polishes Its Act As Russia Sanctions Loom As European capitals prepare to implement long-awaited sanctions on Russia's diamond exports, Belgian traders are bracing for new scrutiny of their industry.
International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023 Six Recycling Innovations That Could Change Fashion The fashion industry's enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 David Cameron to visit Brussels in official role for first time since Brexit One diplomat likens ex-PM’s trip to EU headquarters for Nato talks to a ‘divorcee returning to the family home’
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Niger’s junta revokes a key law that had slowed migration for Africans desperate to reach Europe Niger’s junta says it has signed a decree revoking a 2015 law that was enacted to curb the smuggling of international migrants traveling through a key migration route in Niger en route to Europe
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2023 Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
France 24 · Nov 27, 2023 Niger junta revokes law curbing migrant smuggling from Africa to Europe Niger’s junta has signed a decree revoking a 2015 law that was enacted to curb the smuggling of migrants traveling from African countries through a key migration route in Niger en route to Europe, according to a government circular issued on Monday.
Fortune · Nov 27, 2023 Europe’s quest to lead in AI regulation is in serious doubt Last-minute disagreement over the AI Act’s impact on foundation models could scupper the deal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 Hamas cannot continue to rule Gaza, says EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Hamas is a terrorist organisation and calls for return of Palestinian Authority to Gaza