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EU set to spend €5M more on private jets than in 2021
The European Commission, Parliament, Council, and the European External Action Service are named as buyers in a contract described as “fully or partially financed with EU funds.” International travel is crucial for top officials in these institutions as they engage with foreign leaders and give speeches globally. Although the EU prioritizes commercial transport, the Commission…
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Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s Super-Ambitious Pick to Reboot the British State
Romeo took the Tube to school, unlike most of her classmates, and completed her homework in the lab where her mother, a full-time biochemistry professor, worked. Her parents ensured she was aware of gender disparities; her father, while she was a Brownie, did not allow her to earn the “house orderly” badge, which involved chores…
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Meloni Criticizes Macron in Dispute Over French Far-Right Activist’s Death
The two leaders have disagreed on issues such as migration and abortion during their uneasy relationship, but are expected to find common ground in April at a Franco-Italian summit in Toulouse. Officials close to the Italian prime minister expressed surprise at Macron’s comments, emphasizing that Meloni’s statement aimed to show support for the French people…
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US Criticizes EU’s Plan to Reduce Dependence on American Gas
“We’ve never used energy as a political weapon. Never,” said Wright. Wright claimed that European governments undermined their own energy security by limiting domestic oil and gas production while still relying on hydrocarbons. He stressed that U.S. exports are managed by private companies under contracts, not by the government for geopolitical reasons. A day earlier,…
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UN Chief Warns Against AI’s Future Being Decided by ‘a Few Billionaires’
“AI must belong to everyone. We must replace hype and fear with sharing evidence,” Guterres stated. He called on countries, experts, and industry to contribute to the U.N. Independent International Scientific Panel on AI’s work. Guterres praised the technology’s potential but cautioned that AI must be “safe for everyone.” He also emphasized the need to…
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