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Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

OPINION - Impotent and utterly irrelevant, Europe has been shown up on Israel-Gaza

Diplomacy is full of quips so brutal they can haunt generations of diplomats. For the Foreign Office, the words that still sting are those of Dean Acheson, that harsh Cold War US Secretary of State, who unforgettably said — and this was in 1962 — “Great Britain has lost an…

Evening Standard

Scottish firm to lead delivery of flagship EU clean energy project

A SCOTTISH firm is leading the delivery of a new flagship EU clean energy project.

The National (Scotland)

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EU ‘in touching distance’ of world’s first laws regulating artificial intelligence

Dragoș Tudorache, MEP who has spent four years drafting AI legislation, is optimistic final text can be agreed by Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Spotify CEO says platform wouldn't exist today because of Apple

Ek was lambasting Apple and Google's 30% fees on their App stores as a new competition bill goes through UK parliament.

Fortune

Microsoft earnings on deck with AI boost, Azure cloud growth in focus

Microsoft, which fired the starting gun on the 2023 AI frenzy through its investment in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, is still likely to rely on revenue growth from its legacy cloud unit to power first quarter earnings.

The Street

EU staff criticise bloc chief's 'double standard' on Israel-Hamas conflict

EU staff around the world have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticising her "unconditional support" of Israel. The letter, which lays bare deep divisions within the bloc on how to approach the war, says the European Union is “losing all credibility” as a “fair, equitable and…

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EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel

Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc’s position is enabling more violence.

Al Jazeera

EU discusses Bulgaria's gas transit tax that has angered Hungary and Serbia

The European Commission says it's discussing with Bulgaria its introduction of a fee on Russian gas transits, a measure that has angered EU co-member Hungary as well as Serbia — both recipients of Russian gas

The Independent UK

EU raises security concerns as it reveals five Caribbean states have sold 88,000 ‘golden passports’

European Commission says it will revise rules on visa-free travel after scale of trade in citizenship exposed

The Guardian - UK

Glitter ban officially goes into effect across European Union

European Union is only targeting glitter made from ‘non-biodegradable, insoluble plastic’

The Independent UK

EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

EU to crack down further on microplastics after glitter ban

The European Commission aims to cut plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade

The Guardian - UK

EU abandons promise to ban toxic chemicals in consumer products

Exclusive: Plan to outlaw all but the most vital of harmful chemicals is not included in leaked policy proposals

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The Conversation

Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain's experience tells us why

Wolves are staging a comeback in many areas of Europe after centuries of persecution. Over the past decade alone, they have expanded their range on the continent by more than 25%.

France 24

EU investigates Musk's X, as harmful content surges from Israel-Hamas war

The European Commission has opened an investigation into X, Elon Musk's social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The move comes after Brussels ordered X, as well as rivals Meta and TikTok, to act quickly to tackle the spread of disinformation, which has surged on each of these platforms since…

Radio France Internationale

France abstains from EU vote on extending use of glyphosate pesticide

EU governments have failed to reach agreement on extending the use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate for another decade, after France joined several countries in abstaining from a vote on the matter.

The Independent UK

EU can't reach decision on prolonging the use of chemical herbicide glyphosate

A decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for at least 10 more years has been delayed after member countries failed to agree

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Fortune

The latest net-neutrality threat is dead in Europe—for now

The so-called fair share idea, which some cast as a threat to net neutrality, is now being considered in India and Brazil.

Al Jazeera

Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

The Guardian - US

EU aid to Palestinians will ‘not be cancelled’ as decision reversed

EU foreign ministers back continued support after European commissioner declared suspension of payments

Fortune

Pressure grows on Apple to open up iMessage

Samsung has joined Google’s campaign to force Apple to make iMessage RCS-compatible—but European regulators are more likely to get that job done.

The Guardian - UK

EU appears to backpedal on freezing of Palestinian aid payments

Earlier announcement by Olivér Várhelyi had prompted surprise from member states including Ireland and Spain

The Conversation

The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science

In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human – and economic – cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health strategy in June, to be achieved through 20 flagship initiatives.

Radio France Internationale

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

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