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From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors at Ireland’s ploughing show
From horse-drawn ploughs to autonomous tractors, Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships brought together the traditions and technologies shaping modern farming, serving as a vital meeting point for the wider European agricultural community.
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Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a historic deepening of ties between Canada and the European Union, arguing that a changing geopolitical order is pushing the two sides towards a closer strategic alliance.
Tech News
Scotland puts brakes on hyperscale AI data centre boom
The move comes as Scotland sees a surge in proposed data centres linked to the global AI boom. More than 20 large facilities have been proposed, including one project in Fife, in eastern Scotland, that has been described as potentially the second largest in the world.
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Explainer: How a Saudi pipeline attack is testing EU’s oil security
A prolonged disruption to Saudi supplies could force European refiners to scramble for alternative grades, potentially raising their costs or cutting fuel output. A shortage of diesel could quickly translate into higher costs for haulers, farmers, businesses and consumers.
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Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales on track to exceed 1m
Germany's finance minister demanded tougher EU tariffs on Chinese carmakers during a visit to Volkswagen's crisis-hit headquarters, as Chinese brands head toward selling more than a million cars on the continent in 2026.
Economy
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as inflation hits five-month high
The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at 3.75%, but three of its nine policymakers voted to raise it, exposing a divided committee as the energy shock from the Iran war pushes inflation to a five-month high of 3.1%.
Culture news
France selects Russian-language film 'Minotaur' for Oscar glory
A marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.
