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EU opens investigation into TikTok over election interference

EU opens investigation into TikTok over election interference

TikTok said it had protected the integrity of its platform through more than 150 elections worldwide and had provided the European Commission with extensive information on its efforts.
Tue Dec 17 2024
EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation

EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation

It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023

Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023

Taylor Swift is the first person from the arts to be honored for her success as an entertainer, Time magazine said.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace

Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace

Macron also asked Xi to press Russia to comply with international rules on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Thu Apr 06 2023
Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU

Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU

The agreement marks a high-risk strategy for Sunak just four months after he took office.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Croatia joins both the EU's border-free Schengen zone and the euro common currency.
Mon Jan 02 2023
What progress is the EU making on ending its reliance on Russian energy?

What progress is the EU making on ending its reliance on Russian energy?

European Union leaders say they will block Russian oil imports arriving by sea by the end of 2022.
Sat Jul 02 2022
EU preparing emergency plan for energy crisis

EU preparing emergency plan for energy crisis

The European Union (EU) Commission chief said they are working on a plan that will be announced in the middle of July over energy crisis.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Ukraine becomes EU membership candidate as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Ukraine becomes EU membership candidate as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Zelenskiy urges West to speed up heavy weapons deliveries.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Russia seeks to put stranglehold on twin Ukrainian cities

Russia seeks to put stranglehold on twin Ukrainian cities

Zelenskiy warns that Moscow is seeking to destroy the industrial Donbas region where it has focused its attacks.
Wed May 25 2022
EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs' frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs' frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

Von der Leyen also said she favoured coupling the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine with reforms needed for it to join the European Union.
Fri May 20 2022
EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

"We should not give them a stage anymore to spread these lies," says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Wed May 04 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

The eastern regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk are seeing the worst of the fighting after Russian forces withdrew from around Kyiv.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Malaysia in talks with big countries on recognition of MySejahtera's vaccination cert

Malaysia in talks with big countries on recognition of MySejahtera's vaccination cert

Khairy said MOSTI is in talks with all major countries for other destinations such as tourism and investment to recognise MySejahtera.
Tue Apr 05 2022
EU accepts Malaysia's COVID-19 vaccination and test certificates

EU accepts Malaysia's COVID-19 vaccination and test certificates

The decision of the European Commission on the recognition comes into force effective today.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025