2024-06-26

Tech News

Meta ‘respects’ regulator decision to pause AI tool in EU

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta says there’s a huge opportunity in the “super competitive” artificial intelligence (AI) market, with the tech giant spending up to €37 billion this year on developing infrastructure.

26/06/2024

United Kingdom

What would a Labour UK election win mean for Europe?

Labour's leader Keir Starmer has ruled out any radical re-haul of the UK-EU relationships but has made clear his distaste for Boris Johnson's post-Brexit arrangements.

26/06/2024

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

26/06/2024

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 180 prisoners of war

The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Kijv and Moscow said.

26/06/2024

Economy

Germans downbeat about the prospects for an early economic recovery

Consumers in Germany are pessimistic and have revealed that they were likely to focus more on saving, and expected to make fewer large purchases in July.

26/06/2024

Europe News

Meloni contests ‘undemocratic’ EU top jobs talks, mulling abstention

Exclusion from a preliminary deal to allocate the bloc's top jobs following June's elections has enraged Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni who’s now considering formally abstaining from the decision, according to media reports.

26/06/2024

Culture news

Why is #IStandAgainstJKRowling trending online?

With next week’s general election looming, former Labour donor J.K. Rowling has accused the party of “abandoning” women and reignited passions online with regards to transgender issues. The hashtag #IStandAgainstJKRowling has been trending. Here’s the lowdown.

26/06/2024

Tech News

OpenAI pauses the release of AI voice assistant over safety testing

The advanced voice mode technology was first demoed in May but its launch has now been pushed back by a month.

26/06/2024

Europe News

Bulgaria can’t adopt the euro due to high inflation, ECB says

Sofia had expressed hopes it could join the EU currency zone in the middle of next year, but must meet tough economic criteria.

26/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Midday

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26/06/2024

Culture news

Secrets of the Viking Völva revealed at Denmark’s National Museum

A new exhibition opening at Denmark’s National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress, known as… the Völva.

26/06/2024

Europe News

Who is NATO's new secretary general Mark Rutte?

On Wednesday, ambassadors of the 32 NATO members officially appointed outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as its next secretary general - but who is Rutte, the man behind the job?

26/06/2024

Business

German car giant VW to invest billions in Tesla rival Rivian

The deal of up to €4.68bn creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology.

26/06/2024

Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia

The espionage case against the Wall Street Journal reporter remains opaque, and the US insists the charges are unfounded.

26/06/2024

Culture news

Tentative deal reached in Hollywood to reduce likehood of more strikes

The agreement includes the pay hikes and artificial intelligence protections, a tentative contract deal which makes another big strike unlikely.

26/06/2024

Space

SpaceX launches final NASA weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

26/06/2024

Denmark

Denmark makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.

26/06/2024

World News

EU signs Frontex cooperation agreement with Serbia

By extending cooperation with countries in the Western Balkan region the EU hopes to tackle irregular migration more effectively.

26/06/2024

Culture news

Billie Eilish becomes third artist to reach 100 million monthly Spotify listeners

Billie Eilish follows only The Weeknd and Taylor Swift to reach the streaming milestone – and becomes the youngest to do so at the age of 22.

26/06/2024

Food and Drink

Pour decision? Why rosé with ice is not a faux pas

Debate rages every summer about ice cubes in wine. Here’s why the controversy around rosé on the rocks needs to be dispelled and why you shouldn't fear the "piscine".

26/06/2024

World News

Several killed as anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament

Prices for fuel, food and other necessities have soared in the country, where President Ruto has vowed to quash unrest.

26/06/2024

Culture news

AI will become a ‘distortion pedal’ for comedic writing

Humour has long been a part of advertising, created by humans for humans. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) is getting a front row seat in comedy creativity.

26/06/2024

Tech News

EU Commission digital policy scorecard: what’s been achieved?

When Ursula von der Leyen began as European Commission president in December 2019, an initiative to propose artificial intelligence legislation was included within a pledge to deliver policies within the first 100 days of her mandate.

26/06/2024

Radio Schuman

Far-right prepares for power in EU institutions

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) at the European Parliament will elect co-presidents today (26 June).

26/06/2024

Health news

People with anxiety twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s - study

New research shows that adults who develop anxiety for the first time later in life are more likely to go on to develop the neurodegenerative condition.

26/06/2024

Business Series

Airbus shares tumble amid surprise outlook downgrade

Airbus' stocks plunge as aerospace manufacturer downgrades profit and production forecast for 2024 due to supply chain concerns.

26/06/2024

Economy

Spain cuts sales tax on olive oil as shoppers baulk at rising prices

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of olive oil, but its cost for shoppers has risen dramatically because of inflation and a long-term drought that has decimated supplies.

26/06/2024

Living

Why Patagonia is inviting fashion into climate action

While many clothing companies chase trends and aim for sky-high sales, Patagonia - which has made Earth its sole shareholder - swims against the tide.

26/06/2024

Business

London Tunnels delivers blow to the City as it opts for Amsterdam IPO

The company is the latest in a string of high-profile names to turn its back on the London Stock Exchange, in favour of other exchanges in the US and elsewhere in Europe.

26/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Morning

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26/06/2024