As Google is demonstrating, U.S. tech firms love to use EU tech rules to fight one another As Google is demonstrating, U.S. tech firms love to use EU tech rules to fight one another. Fortune · Nov 8, 2023
‘I would make a stand. For Boris. My rock’ – Nadine Dorries’ The Plot, digested by John Crace The former minister stretches out a tale of a fiendishly fiendish Tory party conspiracy. Our sketch writer shortens the story The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Google calls on the EU to make Apple’s iMessage play fair with Android phones Google's campaign to force Apple to open up its iMessage service to standards like RCS has gone up another notch. TechRadar · Nov 8, 2023
‘No indication’ Ireland being punished by Israel for ceasefire stance – Varadkar Leo Varadkar said there is no indication Irish citizens are being prevented from leaving Gaza as a form of punishment for calling for a ceasefire. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Ukraine The EU's executive arm on Wednesday recommended member states open formal membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, and that they grant candidate status to Georgia. Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2023
EU Commission backs formal membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have received positive news about their bids to join the European Union – but countries in the volatile Balkans… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
Scotland to host star artwork representing lost place in the EU A STAR symbolising the UK’s "lost place in the EU" will arrive in Scotland in under two weeks, with events being held up and down the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
European Commission backs talks on Ukraine and Moldova EU membership Negotiations with Kyiv should formally be launched when it fulfils conditions in areas such as fighting corruption, report says The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Ukraine gets good news about its EU membership quest as Balkans countries slip back in the queue Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are moving forward in their quests to join the European Union The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
European enlargement in ‘common interest’, Von der Leyen tells EU parliament – as it happened EU Commission president says there is ‘sense of urgency to unite European family’ as Ukraine and Moldova take first step towards joining The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
‘Our farewell to Russia’: Ukraine takes one step closer to EU membership The path to joining the bloc is not straightforward but most Ukrainians believe it should – and will – happen The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: current US funds for Ukraine are 96% depleted, says White House – as it happened National security council spokesperson says US has used majority of funds it has allocated for Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
Climate fatigue isn’t a sign that Europeans are in denial – it’s a sign of their fear While Europe is battered by the climate crisis, governments must reassure voters that green costs will be fairly shared, says Francesco Grillo of the thinktank Vision The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Dutch elections 2023: everything you need to know Get up to speed on the political situation in the Netherlands, where voters will go to the polls on 22 November The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023 Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is a label that can cover a huge range of activities related to machines undertaking tasks with or without human intervention. Our understanding of AI technologies is largely shaped by where we encounter them, from facial recognition tools and chatbots to photo editing software and self-driving cars.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 623 Ukrainians bracing for new Russian assault on Avdiivka; US Congress wrangles over aid to Kyiv
Zenger · Nov 7, 2023 Zelenskyy’s Top Aide Criticizes West For ‘War Fatigue’ Amid Ongoing Conflict With Russia Andrii Yermak called out the West for growing weary of the war as Ukraine fights off Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 EU expected to start process of Ukraine and Moldova becoming member states Key report will be first official stocktake of progress of nations in aligning themselves with the bloc
The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023 The problem with the ‘70 hours a week’ line With the developed world veering towards strict enforcement of ILS across global supply chains, India Inc. can ill-afford to support a weakening of labour rights
Fortune · Nov 7, 2023 Meta scrambles to stop political advertisers using its generative AI tools Advertisers in politics and various regulated industries can't use Meta's genAI tools for now.
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023 Overcoming the climate crisis with trade-based strategies Global warming is making weather patterns more extreme and increasing inequalities across regions. However, economic growth is still possible, with economies showing a range of responses to the impacts of global heating.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 German chancellor Olaf Scholz agrees ‘historic’ stricter migration policy Move comes hours after Italy unveils plan to build asylum reception centres in Albania for those arriving by sea
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 In his speech, King Charles spoke of ‘my government’. Well, it certainly isn’t ours The shabby state of British democracy was made plain by a king’s speech tailored not for the country’s needs, but the Tories’ own grubby ends, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Varadkar warns against expelling Israeli ambassador to Ireland The Taoiseach said he also has ‘enormous fears’ that the violence in the Middle East could escalate and widen.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Migration experts say Italy's deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers violates international law Migration experts and activists are planning an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review