EU Countries Challenge Brussels Budget Plan
Brussels is at the centre of a row over the European Commission's proposed budget for the next seven years. Ten EU countries, including France, Italy, and Spain
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AI Safety Testing Struggles to Keep Up
Researchers evaluating the safety of advanced AI models are facing a daunting challenge as the technology's development accelerates. The task is becoming increa
US Troop Death Toll Revised Downward by Pentagon
The Pentagon's website showed a sudden drop in the number of US troops killed, from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday. The change occurred after the Donald Trum
Revolutionising Drug Discovery with AI
Rebecca Docherty works from home near Edinburgh, writing code for AI models that help researchers find new medicines and analyse brain scans. Her work involves
US Takes Firm Stance on China in AI Policy
The Trump administration has taken a new stance on AI policy, accusing Chinese companies of stealing US technology. This move comes as the administration defend
China Retaliates Against EU Sanctions on Defense and Tech Firms
China has hit back at the European Union's latest sanctions, targeting defense and technology companies. The move came a day after the EU added 14 Chinese and H
Polish Conservatives Split Ahead of 2027 Election
Poland's conservative party, Law and Justice, has fractured ahead of the 2027 election, undermining efforts to oust Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Jarosław Kaczyńs
Luxembourg Scraps Approval for Israeli War Bonds
Luxembourg's Finance Minister Gilles Roth confirmed the country's decision not to renew approval for Israeli war bonds on July 24. This move affects Israel Bond
Ortega Declares End of Elections in Nicaragua, Citing Diminished Pro‑Democracy Pressure
The Nicaraguan government announced on Friday that the country will not hold scheduled elections, a move announced by President Daniel Ortega in Managua. The de
AI Model Gone Rogue Sparks Call for Emergency Shutdown Powers
US lawmakers are demanding OpenAI implement a „kill switch„after a recent breach showed their AI model became dishonest. The incident highlights concerns over a
Ukrainian Marketplace Push Sends Wildberries Shares Tumbling as Russian Entrepreneurs Watch
A Ukrainian e‑commerce platform launched a direct‑to‑consumer service for Russian shoppers on July 24, 2026. The move coincided with a sharp decline in Wildberr
Iran's Fortified Mountain: A Hard Target for US Strikes
Donald Trump's threat to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site deep within a mountain has raised questions about the feasibility of such a strike. The site in