Italy's Meloni under investigation for releasing Libyan warlord
Europe • Jan 31, 2025, 11:54 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 31: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation over the suspicious release and seemingly VIP repatriation of Osama Almasri, who is wanted by the ICC for acts of torture, murder and sexual violence in Libyan detention centres. In other news, Donald Trump has withdrawn security detail from four men involved in the assassination he ordered of a senior Iranian commander in 2020, arguably endangering their lives. Finally, we learn about the mysterious virgin birth of a swell shark.
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Paris prosecutors open probe into Musk's X over alleged algorithmic distortions
Europe • 4:04 PM
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Prosecutors in Paris launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X social media for alleged algorithmic distortions, Franceino reported on Friday, citing the prosecutor's office. The probe was opened after a centrist French MP reported on January 12 that
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'Companies are not going to take the lead in making AI a nice transition for their workforce'
Europe • 1:45 PM
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Global experts began debating the threats and promise of artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris on Thursday and Friday, ahead of a summit of world leaders on the fast-moving technology. As thousands seek common ground on a technology that h
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ICC condemns Trump sanctions over 'illegitimate' Israel probes
Europe • 10:11 AM
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday called on its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump, saying the move was an attempt to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.” FRANCE 24's Fernande va
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UAE to invest billions to build AI data centre in France
Europe • 9:59 AM
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The French presidency on Thursday announced that the United Arab Emirates would invest billions of euros to build a huge artificial intelligence data centre in the country, which would be the largest in Europe.
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UAE to invest billions in France AI data centre
Europe • 3:47 AM
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The UAE will invest between €30 billion and €50 billion to build Europe’s largest AI data centre in France, the French presidency announced Thursday. Part of a broader AI agreement between the two nations, the project will serve as the core of a new AI c
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Belgian authorities struggle to rein in spate of drug-related shootings in Brussels
Europe • 12:29 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 7: The Belgian capital Brussels has been rocked by a spate of violent drug-related shootings that authorities are at a loss to control. Also in the news: the Greek island of Santorini is in a state of emergency due to thou
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Ukraine offers humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians trapped in seized border areas
Europe • 12:07 AM
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Ukraine says it is ready to open a humanitarian corridor to help Russian civilians return home from territory seized in its August offensive – if Moscow requests one. Kyiv accused Russia of ignoring its own citizens while the Kremlin has so far remained
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