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China’s Nuctech raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns

China’s Nuctech raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns

BRUSSELS — Chinese security equipment company Nuctech’s Dutch and Polish offices were raided by EU competition regulators, the company said on...

Spain’s prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probe

Spain’s prime minister says he will consider resigning after wife is targeted by judicial probe

BARCELONA, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied corruption allegations against his wife but said he will consider resigning after...

Kyiv issues restrictions on passports for military-age men

Kyiv issues restrictions on passports for military-age men

Russia blocks UN resolution on peaceful use of outer space

Russia blocks UN resolution on peaceful use of outer space

new york — Russia blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday reaffirming the need to prevent a nuclear arms race in...

Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI

Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI

London — A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence,...

Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI

Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI

A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence, which...

Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market

EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market

Russia says Ukrainian drones sparked fires in several regions

Russia says Ukrainian drones sparked fires in several regions

Japan’s moon lander still going after 3 lunar nights

Japan’s moon lander still going after 3 lunar nights

TOKYO — Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan’s space agency said Wednesday after receiving an...

Generative AI threatens voter confidence in what’s real   

Generative AI threatens voter confidence in what’s real   

Artificial intelligence surrounds U.S. political life, from fundraising to campaign advertising. Some lawmakers are looking to better police the use...

Channel tragedy spotlights Britain’s Rwanda migrant law

Channel tragedy spotlights Britain’s Rwanda migrant law

London — French authorities say a 7-year-old girl was among five migrants who drowned in the English Channel on Tuesday just...

Officials: US plans $1 billion aid package for Ukraine

Officials: US plans $1 billion aid package for Ukraine

Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish reporters in ‘terrorism’ probe, relative says

Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish reporters in ‘terrorism’ probe, relative says

Istanbul — Nine Turks working for pro-Kurdish media outlets were arrested Tuesday in Turkey, their employers and lawyers said, with a...

Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal

Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal

Baku, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as...

UN criticizes Britain’s Rwanda migrant law, as boat tragedy shows dangers of crossing

UN criticizes Britain’s Rwanda migrant law, as boat tragedy shows dangers of crossing

After years of political wrangling and court battles, British lawmakers passed legislation Monday that the government hopes will allow it...

LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect

LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect

The Dutch company Holoconnects are experts in the field of holographic illusions and are now delivering life-size personal connections with...

Moscow court denies Evan Gershkovich’s latest appeal against detention

Moscow court denies Evan Gershkovich’s latest appeal against detention

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine, plan to up own defense spending

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine, plan to up own defense spending

Warsaw, Poland — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Tuesday that the country is to increase defense spending to 2.5% of...

Poll: Germany gets top approval ratings, Russia the lowest

Poll: Germany gets top approval ratings, Russia the lowest

Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students

Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students

Taiwan is looking to Southeast Asia as a pipeline to fill its shortage of high-tech talent. The numbers of foreign...

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages