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EU issues guidelines to curb powerful AI models
The Rising Nepal
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Brussels, July 11: The EU unveiled on Thursday long-delayed recommendations to rein in the most advanced AI models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and help companies comply with the bloc's sweeping new law. Brussels has come under fierce pressure to...
UK's F-35 fleet plagued by delays and shortfalls - marking 'a disappointing return' on £11bn cost
LBC
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11 July 2025, 02:30 | Updated: 11 July 2025, 07:31 An F-35 Lightning stealth jet performing a flypast during the commissioning ceremony for 809 Naval Air Squadron at RAF Marham in King's Lynn in Norfolk. Picture: PA Britain’s £71 billion programme...
European defense strengthens as UK and France deepen military cooperation
AzerNews
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July 11, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva The UK and France have announced plans to order additional Storm Shadow cruise missiles and begin developing updated versions as part of their ongoing defense collaboration. The announcement came ahead of a bilateral summit...
EU urges immediate de-escalation amid rising tensions in Tripoli
Libyan Express
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July 10, 2025
EU warns against renewed conflict, urges peaceful dialogue in LibyaThe European Union Delegation to Libya, along with the diplomatic missions of EU Member States, has issued a joint statement calling for urgent de-escalation as tensions mount in...
Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement
Ukrinform
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Europe continues to stand with Ukraine and plans to further strengthen its support in the future. Numerous programs have already been launched to attract funding and investors. At the same time, people — Ukrainians — are just as critically...
EU brokers deal with Israel to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza
Dunya News
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World World EU brokers deal with Israel to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza Close Israel has agreed to increase aid access in a deal negotiated with the European Union. Published On: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:17:59 PKT GAZA (AFP) - As the...
How many migrants are estimated to work illegally in UK – compared with Europe
The i paper
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July 11, 2025
France wants the UK to make itself less attractive to asylum seekers by reducing the chance of working illegally - but what do the numbers show? France is pushing the UK to crack down on illegal work in a bid to reduce Channel crossings. The UK...
Germany a Threshold Nuclear Weapons State, Could Develop Bomb in ‘Matter of Months’ - IAEA
Military Watch
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July 10, 2025
<p >International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has highlighted Germany’s position as a threshold nuclear weapons state, warning that it retains access to the technologies, nuclear material, and knowhow, to develop a...
Britain's 'deadliest' hospitals: NHS Trusts where 'too many' patients are dying, official report shows - so where does YOURS rank?
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
NHS hospitals in England where patient fatalities are higher than expected have been revealed in an official report. Worrying data shows that some NHS trusts have recorded over a quarter more patient deaths than expected between March 2024 and...
EU in deal with Israel to 'expand' aid deliveries to Gaza, says Kallas
The National News
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PSA DUBAI WORLD SERIES FINALS LINE-UP Men’s: Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) Ali Farag (EGY) Simon Rosner (GER) Tarek Momen (EGY) Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) Gregory Gaultier (FRA) Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) Nick Matthew (ENG) Women's: Nour El Sherbini...
EU could sanction Israel without consensus
Israel Hayom
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July 10, 2025
In a groundbreaking legal review, the European Union has determined that some trade and diplomatic privileges granted to Israel can be suspended without full consensus among all 27 member states. The review, conducted in preparation for an...
EU should put ties with China back on track
China Daily Global
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[Photo/Agencies] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech on EU-China relations in the European Parliament on Tuesday contains some positive messages, unlike her hostile rhetoric in the past. But it still had disinformation on...
European Industry Pushes Back on the EU AI Act – Key Takeaways for Employers
JD Supra - California
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July 11, 2025
Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and competitiveness. A July 3...
Second hostel in Italy for Safestay
TPH News
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July 11, 2025
European hostel group Safestay has agreed terms to open a second hostel in Italy, this time signing a property in the city of Naples. The 300 bed property should be ready to open in August 2025, subject to final approvals. Set within a former...
EU, Pakistan sign €20m grant to support SMEs
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the European Union (EU) signed a €20 million grant agreement on Thursday for launching the "Better Governance and Business Environment" initiative, reaffirming their shared commitment to...
EU, Pakistan sign €20m deal to improve business environment
Daily Times
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July 10, 2025
The Government of Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday signed a €20 million grant agreement to launch the “Better Governance and Business Environment” initiative, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive...
Expulsion of European delegation: A prelude to further escalation
The Libya Observer
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By Abdullah Alkabir, political writer and commentator Greek authorities have considered Haftar's expulsion of the official European delegation a "calculated move," one prepared in advance to thwart European attempts to develop joint plans with...
Europe looks to build space independence
China Daily
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A MAXUS sub-orbital rocket is displayed at the Esrange Space Center, near Kiruna, Sweden May 26, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Two small spaceports in the far north of Sweden and Norway are at the center of European hopes of establishing the continent's...
Google's AI Growth Will Meet EU's Regulatory Code Of Conduct
MediaPost
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The EU has published a Code of Practice to help companies follow the AI Act's General Purpose AI (GPAI) rules, which goes into effect August 2, 2025. The rules roll in as Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, Grok and others accelerate the rollout of...
EU Initiates Deficit Procedure Against Austria: Finance Minister Marterbauer Remains Confident
Vindobona
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Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) remained optimistic despite the initiation of proceedings, as reported by "DerStandard" in a video report, emphasizing that all decisions concerning the budget “are made in Austria and not in...