Mysterious, ultra-powerful AI system emerges as China closes in on the West
Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.
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Mysterious, ultra-powerful AI system emerges as China continues to give Western AI a run for its money
Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.
Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data
According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data.
Brazil fines TikTok owner over mishandling of children's data
The social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data, according to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
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Canada hits back with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Canada hits back with new counter-tariffs on US goods
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Canada hits back with new counter tariffs on US goods
"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.
Mongolia positions itself as Asia's next data centre hub
During the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia offered potential data centre investors tax relief, data security, cheap energy, land, and cold weather.
CIA director Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow on secret visit, US reports claim
John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital on Tuesday for meetings, in what appears to be his first visit to Russia as CIA director.
Norway moves to tighten rules on the use of smart glasses
Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.
Norway moves to tighten rules on use of smart glasses
Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones, and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.
Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition
Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at €86 million.
Eni doubles down on Egyptian gas: $8.5bn in investments and 230 new wells
The Italian energy giant is deepening its footprint in Egypt with a wave of new exploration, as Cairo pushes to become a regional gas hub.
Eni's gas push in Egypt: $8.5 billion investment and 230 new wells
Eni strengthens its foothold in Egypt with 8.5 billion dollars of investments, 30 exploration wells and 200 development wells, focusing on Zohr, Denise West and Cyprus's Cronos project.
Eni boosts gas in Egypt: $8.5 billion investment, 230 new wells
Eni steps up its presence in Egypt: 8.5 billion dollars invested, 30 exploration wells and 200 development wells, focusing on Zohr, Denise West and Cyprus's Cronos project.
What is phubbing? The tech habit quietly damaging relationships
As our digital footprints grow, questions about digital privacy and tech habits are becoming more common between couples.
Trump slams Tehran for executing protesters at levels 'not seen before'
The US president said Tehran could no longer pay large segments of its military and was facing a "humanitarian crisis of epic proportions," days after 32 countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's use of executions to silence dissent.
Spain to reform asylum laws to align with EU rules as Ceuta crisis remains unresolved
Spain is set to reform its immigration and asylum laws as the Ceuta crisis remains unresolved. Around 5,000 migrants, including 2,000 minors, remain in the enclave after the mass influx from Morocco in July.
Blacksmiths recreate Viking Age anchor using ancient techniques in Denmark
An international team of blacksmiths is recreating a Viking Age anchor using techniques and materials believed to have been used more than 1,000 years ago.
Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money
France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.
EXCLUSIVE: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money
France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.
Euronews exclusive: EU officials to travel to China as October deadline for trade rebalancing looms
Beijing and Brussels are at loggerheads after China barred its companies from cooperating with the European Commission in antitrust investigations. EU officials will travel to China in the coming days.
Phones, drones and ships running blind as GPS malfunctions across Poland
Poland's National Institute of Telecommunications has said that the source is external and linked to the activity of electronic warfare systems in the Baltic Sea region.
What to know as Greenland presents its forced contraception reports this week
The findings will arrive just one day after the Danish parliament is due to finalise compensation legislation for affected women, raising questions about how the reports’ assessment of responsibility will sit alongside Denmark’s existing response.
Qatar says officials working daily to revive US-Iran talks, urges Tehran to reopen Hormuz
Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.
Trump considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates
The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs.
Ceuta migration sparks nearly 9,600 hate posts on social media
The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia logged 9,590 hate messages in two days tied to a July influx of some 80,000 migrants into Ceuta.
Meet the new James Bond villain? Saoirse Ronan is 'dead serious' about wanting to play a 007 baddie
This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever.
One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition, UNICEF says
Afghanistan has endured repeated periods of widespread hunger in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises.