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Meta AI data collection plan may clash with EU rules

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:55:23 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity is drawing fresh scrutiny after internal documents suggested the project may capture data from non-U.S. workers, potentially creating new privacy challenges in Europe.

The initiative, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is part of Chief Executive Officer Mark

France to reimburse Wegovy, Mounjaro for obesity care

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:38 GMT

PARIS, France: France will begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients from mid-June, becoming the first country in the European Union to offer state-backed coverage for the treatments, Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on May 28.

The move marks a major step in Europe's response to rising obesity rates and growing demand for new anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli

Is Hungary about to give Ukraine the EU green light

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar seems ready to lift Viktor Orbans longstanding veto on potential membership for Kiev

Hungary is on the cusp of lifting its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, according to hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels. But why now? And will he compromise on Hungarian rights?

Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Has Hungary opened the EU door for Kiev

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar has lifted a longstanding veto on possible bloc membership for Ukraine, while claiming he has the interest of Hungarian speakers in the country at heart

Hungary has lifted its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, following days of hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels, whose reporters announced the news with much fanfare on

Spenn, Norwegian Reward and Strawberry Successfully Go Live on GRAVTY to Power the Nordics' Next-Generation Loyalty Ecosystem

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:03:37 GMT

PRNewswire

London [UK], June 3: Loyalty Juggernaut, creator of GRAVTY, the world's leading cloud-native, enterprise growth platform, today announced at the Loyalty Summit EMEA the successful go-live of Spenn, Norwegian Reward, and Strawberry on GRAVTY, enabling one of the most ambitious loyalty ecosystem initiatives in the Nordics. The milestone underscores GRAVTY's position as a leading loyalty platform in Europ

2027 NHL All-Star Game adopting international format

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:55:09 GMT

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The NHL is taking cues from the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics tournaments, introducing an international format to next year's All-Star Game.

The 2027 All-Star Game will feature players divided into five teams representing Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland and 'World,' which will feature players from all other nations.

Those sides w

Back at World No. 1, Nelly Korda addicted to the 'grind'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:06 GMT

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The most relevant question in women's golf at the moment may simply be: When Nelly Korda is playing like this, is there anything anyone else can do about it?

Korda took two weeks off from competition after her worst finish of the LPGA season at the Kroger Queen City Championship -- a tie for eighth. Before that, her first six starts of 2026 yielded three titles and

Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:19:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Sotheby's)

A jersey worn by Brazilian icon Pele at the 1958 World Cup is expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction.

A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.

Sotheby's announced Tuesday that the match-worn, No. 10 jersey will be featured in an online auction from June 29 to

EU draws Indias ire over joint statement with Pakistan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:05:54 GMT

New Delhi hassaid it rejects unwarranted references on internal matters

India has slammed the European Union (EU) for a joint statement it issued with Pakistan that mentioned Jammu and Kashmir, a deeply sensitive issue for New Delhi.

The document issued by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday equated Jammu a

PM Modi's Norway visit yielded concrete outcomes, elevated ties to Green Strategic Partnership: Norwegian envoy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Norwegian envoy to India May-Elin Stener on Tuesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Norway as 'historic and substantial', saying it delivered concrete outcomes, elevated bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership and advanced economic cooperation through a USD 100 billion investment commitment under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (T

EU agrees rules to speed up illegal migrant deportations

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:58 GMT

Rejected asylum seekers could be sent to return hubs outside the bloc under the new agreement

EU lawmakers and state representatives have agreed in principle on new rules aimed at speeding up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers amid growing pressure across the bloc to curb illegal migration.

The agreement reached on Monday would allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers

EU agrees new anti-immigration and deportation rules

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:58 GMT

Rejected asylum seekers could be sent to return hubs outside the bloc under the new agreement

The agreement reached on Monday would allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers

"Need to trust our own strengths": Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:55 GMT

Berlin [Germany], June 2 (ANI): Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann reflected on his side's 4-0 victory over Finland in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match and outlined his plans for forward Kai Havertz ahead of the tournament.

In an interview with DFB.de, Nagelsmann said Germany showed flashes of quality in the win but stressed the need for greater patience and composure in front of goal.

'There are never game

ITALY-ROME-REPUBLIC DAY-CELEBRATION

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:20 GMT

(260602) -- ROME, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Italian aerobatic squad Frecce Tricolori performs during the Republic Day celebrations in Rome, Italy, on June 2, 2026. Italy on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of its founding as a republic. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

EU risks economic ruin - Vucic

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:39:06 GMT

Protectionism and complacency are undermining the bloc's growth, Serbia's president said after returning from China

Protectionism is pushing the EU toward economic decline, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Bloomberg, arguing that barriers to investment between Europe, China and the US are hurting growth.

"EU should first prove its impartiality": Iran accuses Kaja Kallas of 'warmongering' to appease US

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:03:20 GMT

Helsinki [Finland], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in Finland has lambasted the European Union (EU) for its failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the bloc of adopting a 'malign approach' to satisfy the interests of the US.

In a strongly worded statement shared on social media platform X, the Iranian mission specifically targeted EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, labellin

The Name That Commands Every Room: Aishwarya's Interiors Earns Its Place Among The Top 10 Luxury Interior Designers in Bangalore

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:31:45 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], June 2: In a city that has quietly become one of Asia's most design-forward metropolises, the question of who earns a place among the top 10 luxury interior designers in Bangalore is not merely one of aesthetics -- it is a question of philosophy, process, and provenance. For those who have had the privilege of working with Aishwarya's Interiors,

Kiev admitted launching drones at NATO member media

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:15 GMT

Finnish lawmakers have criticized officials for withholding key details about a UAV alert that affected 1.8 million people last month

Ukraine launched explosive-laden drones towards Finland, triggering an alert that affected 1.8 million people, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The incident took place on May 15 and set off a major security alert

Kiev admitted it launched drones at NATO member media

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:15 GMT

Finnish lawmakers have criticized officials for withholding key details about a UAV alert that affected 1.8 million people last month

Ukraine launched explosive-laden drones towards Finland, triggering an alert that affected 1.8 million people, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The incident took place on May 15 and set off a major security alert

Kiev admitted it launched drones at NATO member - media

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:15 GMT

Finnish lawmakers have criticized officials for withholding key details about a UAV alert that affected 1.8 million people last month

Ukraine launched explosive-laden drones towards Finland, triggering an alert that affected 1.8 million people, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the mat

Kiev admitted launching drones at NATO member - media

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:15 GMT

Finnish lawmakers have criticized officials for withholding key details about a UAV alert that affected 1.8 million people last month

Ukraine launched explosive-laden drones towards Finland, triggering an alert that affected 1.8 million people, Helsingin Sanomat reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the mat

Wider Europe Briefing: Why The EU Won't Name A Russia Envoy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:59:12 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on two issues: Why the EU isnt naming a Russia envoy and the upcoming EU-Moldova summit.

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The last exit from the Ukraine conflict may already be closing

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:18:39 GMT

The 'Spirit of Anchorage' offered a face-saving compromise for everyone involved. Now it is running out of time.

In Russia-US relations, a tradition has emerged of coining catchy phrases to describe periods of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow. For example, the French term 'detente' (easing) was used to desc

Ukraines doing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:02:18 GMT

Kievs stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Unelected European Commission President 'Queen' Ursula von der Leyen was in Lithuania a few days ago to come up with a plan to tackle Ukrainian drones that risk regime changing European allies. The strategy? Blame Russia - the political equivalent of a universal remote to change the channel from o

Ukraine's doing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:02:18 GMT

Kiev's stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:02:18 GMT

Kievs stray drones are rattling Baltic and Nordic allies, but they prefer to blame the usual suspect

Russia takes legal battle over frozen assets to main EU court

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:57 GMT

Moscow has accused the bloc of unlawfully using its sovereign funds to back a loan to Kiev

The General Court of the European Unionhas registereda Central Bank of Russia lawsuit against the European Parliament and the EU Council over the bloc's €90 billion ($105 billion) loan to Ukraine.

The filing contests an EU mechanism adopted in February that allows proceeds from frozen Russian sovereig

Heres what you need to understand about Russia and its neighbors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:38:28 GMT

Putins Kazakhstan visit highlights why Russias influence in the post-Soviet space remains strong despite Armenias turn toward the West now

President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan this week was an important moment in bilateral relations. It's also a useful occasion to think more broadly about the current state of Russia's relations with those former Soviet republics that remain most f

(SP)ITALY-ROME-EQUESTRIAN-ROME ROLEX GRAND PRIX

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:25:57 GMT

(260601) -- ROME, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Piergiorgio Bucci of Italy competes during the Rome Rolex Grand Prix of equestrian at the 2026 CSIO (Official International Show Jumping Competition) of Rome in Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

(SP)GERMANY-MAINZ-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY-GERMANY VS FINLAND

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:24:08 GMT

(260601) -- MAINZ, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nathaniel Brown (C) of Germany vies with Ryan Mahuta (L) of Finland during an international friendly football match between Germany and Finland in Mainz, Germany, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

Paul Rudd reveals he auditioned for multiple roles in 'Clueless' before landing Josh

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:58 GMT

Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): Paul Rudd has revealed that he auditioned for several characters in 'Clueless' before ultimately landing the role of Josh, while also reflecting on the unexpected path the 1995 comedy took to becoming a beloved cult classic.

In a recent interview, as per People magazine, Rudd looked back on his early acting days and the casting process for the iconic film, which marked a major turni

EU mulls changing Russian oil price cap Bloomberg

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:03:41 GMT

The bloc seeks to keep the threshold which Moscow has dismissed as illegal at below $60 per barrel, the report claims

The EU is mulling a temporary freeze on its price cap on Russian oil as the US-Israeli war against Iran led to soaring energy prices and global economic shock, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing sources.

The proposed measure is part of the EU's 21st sanctions package again

EU following path of Roman Empires decline Czech PM

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:42:23 GMT

The bloc is weakening itself through its economic and military policies, Andrej Babis told the Financial Times

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has compared the EU to the Roman Empire in its twilight years, arguing that Brussels is weakening the bloc through its economic, climate, and security policies.

Babis returned to office in December after his ANO movement won 34.5% of the vote and 8

India strengthens defence ties with New Zealand, Singapore on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:36 GMT

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): India on Sunday held high-level defence engagements with New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, focusing on deepening strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

In a post on X by the Ministry of Defence, it was stated that the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh 'held productive interactions with Defence Minister of New Zealand Ch

Gripens: What Impact Will The Swedish Fighter Jet Have In Ukraine

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:27:17 GMT

Following the May 28 announcement that Sweden will donate 16 older-generation Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, industry experts say one key detail of the transfer will determine the aircraft's immediate impact on the war with Russia.

The aircraft donation may consist of advanced ammunition including Meteor missiles,according tothe Swedish government.

Those long-range air-to-air missiles, would be needed to h

EU and NATO pushing Romania toward war with Russia MEP

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:06:26 GMT

European Parliament member Diana Sosoaca said Bucharest would use the recent drone incident to justify increased defense spending

The leaders of the EU and NATO are using the recent drone incident in Romania to push the country closer to war with Russia, Diana Sosoaca, a Romanian member of the European Parliament and former senator, has told RT.

Romania blamed Russia after a drone crashed i

AI chatbot responses polluted by pro-Russian disinformation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:57:40 GMT

Claims have been circulating on pro-Russian websites that Armenian Prime MinisterNikol Pashinyantried to sell gold from the Amulsar mine to Turkish firms at a discount. It is completely false. Yet, when various artificial intelligence chatbots are asked in different languages whether the story is true, theyassure users that it is.

This is just one of the findings published in January by the disinformation watchdo

Macron eyes billions in AI investment at 'Choose France' summit

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:23:51 GMT

Franceholds a foreigninvestmentsummit on Monday with tens of billions of dollars of capital already offered, notably for artificial intelligence and data centres.

Some 200 top executives from around the world are expected atVersaillespalace west ofParisfor PresidentEmmanuel Macron's annual "Choose France" event.

The 2025 conference set a record of 20 billion ($23.3 billion) in announced projects.

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Stand Firm on Banning New Arctic Oil and Gas Drilling, Investors Urge EU

Thu, 28 May 2026 01:13:04 GMT

Major Nordic financiers and some of Europe's bigger political heavyweights are among the 127 investors, businesses, scientists, trade unions, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations cautioning the European Commission against opening the door to new fossil fuel extraction in the Arctic.

The signatories include a dozen mostly Nordic investment houses wit

British drivers embrace assistive tech while being cautious about full autonomy:study

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:05 GMT

LONDON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- British drivers are increasingly comfortable with artificial intelligence-powered assistance features in their cars, although many remain cautious about fully autonomous vehicles, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

The study, commissioned by Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, found that drivers in Britain generally welcomed technology designed to support human judgement, b

FIFA World Cup Group B preview: Host Canada faces European tests in historic home campaign

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:42 GMT

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Canada will host FIFA Men's World Cup matches for the first time in the nation's history, kicking off its Group B campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. The group brings together teams from four different confederations, with Switzerland arriving as the highest-ranked side. Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar aim

Hungarian new PM says ready to talk with Zelensky

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:15:03 GMT

BERLIN, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Tuesday that technical negotiations regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine are progressing positively, and that he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky early next week.

The newly elected Hungarian leader made the remarks during his inaugural visit to Berlin at a joint press conference with

Finland is Europe's most digitalised country - but older people are still left behind

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:46:01 GMT

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Around the world, countries are moving towards a more digital way of life. Governments have promoted digitalisation of public services to improve efficiency, cut costs and meet modern demands for speedy responses. Yet this push for the digital has caught some people by surprise. Many older adults now feel they

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:45:52 GMT

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany's youngsters come to the fore.

Fans' excitement is growing as Bayern's Jamal Musiala (23) and Lennart Karl (18), along with Liverpool's Florian Wirtz (23), develop into options for the starting 11 behind a box striker.

Training impressions indicate Julian Nagelsmann is giving the youthful trio a test run in Sunday'

Meta scores half a point as EU tech battles heat up

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:51:15 GMT

(CN) - Meta punched a hole in Europe's effort to rein in Big Tech on Wednesday, convincing judges that Facebook Marketplace was wrongly swept into the bloc's gatekeeper law even as Messenger remained firmly governed by the regulations.

The U.S. tech giant had asked the General Court of the European Union to overturn

NZ, French trade ministers to meet yearly

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:14:47 GMT

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Secretary-General Appoints Jutta Hinkkanen of Finland United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mauritania

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:18:25 GMT

Man admits choking musician to death after Inverness bottle attack

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:05:23 GMT

Man admits choking musician to death after Inverness bottle attack

Trump says Netanyahu 'turned his Troops around' after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:04:06 GMT

Trump says Netanyahu 'turned his Troops around' after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

AI is crushing startup valuations for pre-ChatGPT firms

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:34:00 GMT

AI is crushing startup valuations for pre-ChatGPT firms

Rubio odds for GOP 2028 nominee close to overtaking Vance on Kalshi

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:01 GMT

Rubio odds for GOP 2028 nominee close to overtaking Vance on Kalshi

Lloyds customers unable to make payments due to IT glitch - Lloyds Banking Group

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:51 GMT

Lloyds customers unable to make payments due to IT glitch - Lloyds Banking Group

Three Royal Navy members killed in Devon helicopter crash - Royal Navy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:43 GMT

Three Royal Navy members killed in Devon helicopter crash - Royal Navy