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Meta Won’t Sign EU’s Code of Practice for Generative AI, Says Executive
The Code of Practice is a voluntary framework on AI transparency, copyright, and security to help companies prepare for the EU’s AI Act.
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Anti-CCP Transnational Repression Seminar Held in UK Parliament
The firsthand accounts of transnational persecution and the personal stories of victims touched the audience.
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EU Approves Sanctions Package Against Russia
The sanctions package came amid mounting pressure from Washington.
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Merz Admits EU Nations Have Been ‘Free-Riders’ on US Over Defense
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, ‘We know we have to do more on our own and we have been free-riders in the past.’
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Zelenskyy Appoints New Prime Minister, Plans to Ramp up Domestic Arms Production
Zelenskyy also nominated Olga Stefanishyna to be Ukraine’s next ambassador to Washington.
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Trump Says US Very Close to Trade Agreement With India, EU Deal Possible
The president said it was ’too soon' to comment on the progress of agreeing on a trade deal with Canada.
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NATO Commander Says Patriots to Move to Ukraine ‘as Soon as Possible’
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Alexus Grynkewich made the announcement at a conference in Germany.
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UK to Give 16-Year-Olds Right to Vote in Landmark Election Reforms
The reform will bring UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote in devolved polls.
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UK and Germany to Sign Defense Treaty, Pledge Joint Missile Development and Expanded Arms Exports
The UK said the treaty provisions will reinforce NATO deterrence and boost European defense.
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NATO Chief Warns China, India, Brazil of Sanctions Over Russian Oil Trade
Mark Rutte called on leaders of the countries to urge Moscow to agree to a peace deal to end its war with Ukraine.
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EU’s Trade Chief to Meet With US Officials as EU Braces for Tariff Showdown
The talks come amid rising tensions over plans to impose steep tariffs on European Union goods if no deal is reached by August.
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EU Unveils $2.2 Trillion Budget Proposal Focused on Defense, Economic Competitiveness
Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin described the plan as a ’modern, more flexible budget' designed to meet Europe’s evolving needs.
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EU Court Orders Recovery of Funds From Late French Politician Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Estate
MEPs receive a general expenditure allowance of 4,950 euros ($5,740) per month to cover costs associated with their parliamentary work in their home countries.
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EU Sanctions Russian Entities, Individuals for Ukraine War Disinformation
Some of the named parties have also been allegedly targeting several Western countries, including France.
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Marine Le Pen Threatens to Bring Down French Government Over $51 Billion Budget Cuts
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to scrap two public holidays and freeze welfare as well as get rid of 3,000 public-sector worker posts by 2026.
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Iceland Volcano Emits Smoke and Glowing Lava in 12th Eruption Since 2021
Magma forced through the earth’s crust opened a massive fissure of length between 0.4 miles and 0.6 miles, Iceland’s meteorological office stated
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Reinstating UN Sanctions on Iran by End of August Warranted Without Nuclear Deal, Says France
A provision in the nuclear deal with Iran allows signatories to restore old sanctions if Iran doesn’t follow the agreement.
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Beijing Vows More Support for Russia After Trump’s Tariff Warning
Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov a day after a U.S. warning of secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
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Trump ‘Not Looking’ to Give Ukraine Missiles Capable of Striking Moscow
The White House has dismissed a report that Trump had ‘encouraged’ Ukraine to hit the Russian capital and St. Petersburg.
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Meta Won’t Sign EU’s Code of Practice for Generative AI, Says Executive
The Code of Practice is a voluntary framework on AI transparency, copyright, and security to help companies prepare for the EU’s AI Act.
|
Anti-CCP Transnational Repression Seminar Held in UK Parliament
The firsthand accounts of transnational persecution and the personal stories of victims touched the audience.
|
EU Approves Sanctions Package Against Russia
The sanctions package came amid mounting pressure from Washington.
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Merz Admits EU Nations Have Been ‘Free-Riders’ on US Over Defense
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, ‘We know we have to do more on our own and we have been free-riders in the past.’
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Zelenskyy Appoints New Prime Minister, Plans to Ramp up Domestic Arms Production
Zelenskyy also nominated Olga Stefanishyna to be Ukraine’s next ambassador to Washington.
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Trump Says US Very Close to Trade Agreement With India, EU Deal Possible
The president said it was ’too soon' to comment on the progress of agreeing on a trade deal with Canada.
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NATO Commander Says Patriots to Move to Ukraine ‘as Soon as Possible’
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Alexus Grynkewich made the announcement at a conference in Germany.
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UK to Give 16-Year-Olds Right to Vote in Landmark Election Reforms
The reform will bring UK-wide elections in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote in devolved polls.
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UK and Germany to Sign Defense Treaty, Pledge Joint Missile Development and Expanded Arms Exports
The UK said the treaty provisions will reinforce NATO deterrence and boost European defense.
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NATO Chief Warns China, India, Brazil of Sanctions Over Russian Oil Trade
Mark Rutte called on leaders of the countries to urge Moscow to agree to a peace deal to end its war with Ukraine.
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EU’s Trade Chief to Meet With US Officials as EU Braces for Tariff Showdown
The talks come amid rising tensions over plans to impose steep tariffs on European Union goods if no deal is reached by August.
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EU Unveils $2.2 Trillion Budget Proposal Focused on Defense, Economic Competitiveness
Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin described the plan as a ’modern, more flexible budget' designed to meet Europe’s evolving needs.
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EU Court Orders Recovery of Funds From Late French Politician Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Estate
MEPs receive a general expenditure allowance of 4,950 euros ($5,740) per month to cover costs associated with their parliamentary work in their home countries.
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EU Sanctions Russian Entities, Individuals for Ukraine War Disinformation
Some of the named parties have also been allegedly targeting several Western countries, including France.
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Marine Le Pen Threatens to Bring Down French Government Over $51 Billion Budget Cuts
French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to scrap two public holidays and freeze welfare as well as get rid of 3,000 public-sector worker posts by 2026.
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Iceland Volcano Emits Smoke and Glowing Lava in 12th Eruption Since 2021
Magma forced through the earth’s crust opened a massive fissure of length between 0.4 miles and 0.6 miles, Iceland’s meteorological office stated
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Reinstating UN Sanctions on Iran by End of August Warranted Without Nuclear Deal, Says France
A provision in the nuclear deal with Iran allows signatories to restore old sanctions if Iran doesn’t follow the agreement.
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Beijing Vows More Support for Russia After Trump’s Tariff Warning
Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov a day after a U.S. warning of secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
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Trump ‘Not Looking’ to Give Ukraine Missiles Capable of Striking Moscow
The White House has dismissed a report that Trump had ‘encouraged’ Ukraine to hit the Russian capital and St. Petersburg.
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