Ukraine offers humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians trapped in seized border areas
Europe • Feb 7, 2025, 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 silent on the offer.
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Ukraine prepared to swap territory with Russia in peace negotiations, Zelensky says
Europe • 9:20 PM
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Kyiv would be prepared to exchange Russian territory seized in its Kursk offensive last year in return for Ukrainian land under Russian control, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday. He also told the UK's Guardian newspaper that security guarantees
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Ally or threat? Paris summit weighs AI's impact on democracy
Europe • 4:34 PM
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Drawing world leaders, top tech executives and policymakers from across the globe – the AI summit in Paris aims to lay the groundwork on how to govern the budding sector. But during a roundtable discussion on how to use AI and uphold democratic principle
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'The Satanic Verses' author Rushdie says stabbing left him in a 'lake of blood'
Europe • 3:53 PM
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Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie described being left in a "lake of blood" after a frenzied knife attack that left the novelist blind in his right eye. Rushdie's remarks came during the second day of the trial of his alleged assailant, 23-year-
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'AfD becoming strong in German Parliament: Increasingly difficult to form coalitions excluding them'
Europe • 2:44 PM
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In the lead-up to Germany's Parliamentary Elections, centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused his conservative election arch rival Friedrich Merz of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe". For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspect
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JD Vance warns against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit
Europe • 1:14 PM
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned against the “excessive regulation” of AI, which he says could curb the growth of the industry. The U.S., along with Britain, was also noticeably absent from a joint statement signed by more than 60 nations p
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Denmark stays in top spot as US, France slide in Transparency corruption index
Europe • 10:16 AM
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Transparency International released its annual corruption index on Tuesday with Denmark remaining in the top spot as the least corrupt nation while France, Germany and the United States all fell in the rankings, with Transparency notably citing "serious
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Europe vows 'firm' response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium
Europe • 9:29 AM
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European leaders vowed a tough response to US tariffs on Tuesday, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen saying the "unjustified" move will be met by "firm and proportionate countermeasures". US President Donald Trump has announced an increase on steel and a
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Europe should have 'united' response to US tariffs, French minister says
Europe • 8:00 AM
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French industry minister Marc Ferracci on Tuesday said Europe must respond to US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports in a firm and united manner. France is not a major producer of aluminium or steel, but Ferracci said
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At AI Summit, 'Macron puts EU in front of contradiction: Falling behind yet fearful of accelerating'
Europe • 6:32 AM
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President Emmanuel Macron announced France would slash through red tape to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to keep Europe in the running for the technology's hoped-for benefits at a global summit in Paris. Co-hosted with Indian
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