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The EU’s core challenge is not merely market fragmentation, but a structural underdevelopment of capital markets and a macroeconomic model that exports its own savings. Recognising this distinction matters, writes economist Judith Arnal.
Why do €300bn of European families’ savings leave the EU every year?
The EU’s core challenge is not merely market fragmentation, but a structural underdevelopment of capital markets and a macroeconomic model that exports its own savings. Recognising this distinction matters, writes economist Judith Arnal.
euobserver.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The EU’s core challenge is not merely market fragmentation, but a structural underdevelopment of capital markets and a macroeconomic model that exports its own savings. Recognising this distinction matters, writes economist Judith Arnal.
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Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts
Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts | TechCrunch
Academics may be leaning on a novel strategy to influence peer review of their research papers — adding hidden prompts designed to coax AI tools to deliver positive feedback.
techcrunch.com
July 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts
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OPINION: I've met several metaphors I don’t like, and they’re all about the Holocaust.
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Not every struggle requires a Nazi metaphor
(RNS) — Not every terrible thing is a Holocaust. Not every evil person is Hitler.
religionnews.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
OPINION: I've met several metaphors I don’t like, and they’re all about the Holocaust.
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"The USA today is not the USA I fought and came close to dying for," says 100-year-old Frank Hartzell, who helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen.
His experience offers a warning about the dangers of political extremism:
His experience offers a warning about the dangers of political extremism:
American liberators of Nazi camps got ‘a lifelong vaccine against extremism’ − their wartime experiences are a warning for today
A historian of the Mauthausen concentration camp says US troops and the Spanish antifascists they freed were united in a common fight against authoritarianism.
buff.ly
June 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"The USA today is not the USA I fought and came close to dying for," says 100-year-old Frank Hartzell, who helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen.
His experience offers a warning about the dangers of political extremism:
His experience offers a warning about the dangers of political extremism:
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The former vice president defends LA protesters as "overwhelmingly peaceful" on third day of violent clashes.
Kamala Harris says LA protest 'overwhelmingly peaceful' calls Trump 'cruel'
www.newsweek.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The former vice president defends LA protesters as "overwhelmingly peaceful" on third day of violent clashes.
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The Security Service of Ukraine sent a barrage of drones to attack four military airfields in Russia, hitting 41 of Moscow's strategic bombers, an official with the service told POLITICO.
Ukraine says it hit dozens of Russian bombers in daring drone attack
The assault comes the day before Russia-Ukraine negotiations are set to take place in Istanbul.
www.politico.eu
June 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Security Service of Ukraine sent a barrage of drones to attack four military airfields in Russia, hitting 41 of Moscow's strategic bombers, an official with the service told POLITICO.
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Europe faces a threat of 50% tariffs from America whilst, at the same time, trying to reset its relationship with China. The region has to be increasingly mindful going forward https://econ.trib.al/nL4fZBf
Europe’s tricky trade threesome
Negotiating with two superpowers is hard
econ.trib.al
May 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Europe faces a threat of 50% tariffs from America whilst, at the same time, trying to reset its relationship with China. The region has to be increasingly mindful going forward https://econ.trib.al/nL4fZBf
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China is stepping up espionage on Dutch semiconductors, the Netherlands' Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said.
Dutch defense minister warns of Chinese spying threat
Beijing’s espionage on Dutch semiconductors and other high-tech areas is “intensifying,” Ruben Brekelmans tells Reuters at Shangri-La Dialogue security forum.
www.politico.eu
May 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
China is stepping up espionage on Dutch semiconductors, the Netherlands' Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said.
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NEW: The DOJ’s new top voting lawyer Maureen Riordan once worked for a far-right group known for spreading fear about illegal voting. Riordan is now leading DOJ efforts tied to Trump’s anti-voting agenda.
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May 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NEW: The DOJ’s new top voting lawyer Maureen Riordan once worked for a far-right group known for spreading fear about illegal voting. Riordan is now leading DOJ efforts tied to Trump’s anti-voting agenda.
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The US Court of International Trade has blocked the vast majority of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, dealing a blow to a key pillar of his economic agenda.
What are his options? Here's what to know ⤵️
What are his options? Here's what to know ⤵️
What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War After Court Blocks Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade has blocked the vast majority of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, dealing a blow to a key pillar of his economic agenda.
bloom.bg
May 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The US Court of International Trade has blocked the vast majority of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, dealing a blow to a key pillar of his economic agenda.
What are his options? Here's what to know ⤵️
What are his options? Here's what to know ⤵️
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A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade agenda.
We spoke with the wine importer at the center of the case. Listen to "The Daily."
We spoke with the wine importer at the center of the case. Listen to "The Daily."
Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade agenda.
We spoke with the wine importer at the center of the case. Listen to "The Daily."
We spoke with the wine importer at the center of the case. Listen to "The Daily."
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An EU trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will not preclude an agreement between the bloc and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and could be a “building block” towards a region-to-region pact, top trade officials said on Wednesday.
Emirati trade deal can be 'building block' for EU-Gulf pact
An EU trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will not preclude an agreement between the bloc and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and could be a “building block” towards a region-to-region pact, top trade officials said on Wednesday.
euobserver.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An EU trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will not preclude an agreement between the bloc and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and could be a “building block” towards a region-to-region pact, top trade officials said on Wednesday.
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Instead of a compensation-driven net-zero, focus on rapid fossil reduction with near-zero goals. Wood-based solutions could be valued for displacing fossil emissions and forests could be appreciated for providing wood—not for keeping it.
Forests are not following the European Commission’s script
Instead of a compensation-driven net-zero, focus on rapid fossil reduction with near-zero goals. Wood-based solutions could be valued for displacing fossil emissions and forests could be appreciated for providing wood—not for keeping it.
euobserver.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Instead of a compensation-driven net-zero, focus on rapid fossil reduction with near-zero goals. Wood-based solutions could be valued for displacing fossil emissions and forests could be appreciated for providing wood—not for keeping it.
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German court throws out Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE reut.rs/3HgiVVO
German court throws out Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE
A German court on Wednesday threw out a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit seeking damages from RWE for the German energy utility's alleged role in putting his home at risk through climate change.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
German court throws out Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE reut.rs/3HgiVVO
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President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and lift a chunk of sanctions on Russia, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations reut.rs/4kfD3WF
Exclusive: Putin, for Ukraine peace, wants a pledge to halt NATO enlargement, sources say
President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and lift a chunk of sanctions on Russia, according to three Russian sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and lift a chunk of sanctions on Russia, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations reut.rs/4kfD3WF
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🚨 Zelenskyy: Russia amassing over 50,000 troops on Sumy front
Zelenskyy: Russia amassing over 50,000 troops on Sumy front
Russian forces are continuing their offensive operations along the front lines and are currently amassing more than 50,000 troops on the Sumy front, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated.
www.pravda.com.ua
May 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🚨 Zelenskyy: Russia amassing over 50,000 troops on Sumy front
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💀 Russia loses 1,050 soldiers and 18 artillery systems over past day
Russia loses 1,050 soldiers and 18 artillery systems over past day
Russia has lost 1,050 soldiers killed and wounded, four tanks and two armoured combat vehicles over the past day.
www.pravda.com.ua
May 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
💀 Russia loses 1,050 soldiers and 18 artillery systems over past day
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Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry.
Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry
EU also slams Beijing for “malicious cyber campaign.”
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May 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Prague accuses China of hacking Czech foreign ministry.
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Donald Trump has given an entirely new meaning to the phrase "time is money, but money can't buy time," as the president is putting a price tag on a direct chat with him.
The cost of meeting Trump just skyrocketed in latest MAGA money-making scheme
www.irishstar.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Donald Trump has given an entirely new meaning to the phrase "time is money, but money can't buy time," as the president is putting a price tag on a direct chat with him.
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Japan’s auction of 40-year government bonds on Wednesday met demand that was the weakest since July, as investor appetite fell after volatility surged in global debt markets.
Japan's 40-year bond sale shows weakest demand since July
The 40-year yield rose 9 basis points to 3.375% following the sale, as the 30-year tenor jumped 10 basis points.
www.japantimes.co.jp
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Japan’s auction of 40-year government bonds on Wednesday met demand that was the weakest since July, as investor appetite fell after volatility surged in global debt markets.
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Stefanie jumped out of the car's way before helping an injured woman, while others tried to stop more fans being hurt
'I saw the Liverpool parade horror - fans put their lives on the line to help'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Stefanie jumped out of the car's way before helping an injured woman, while others tried to stop more fans being hurt
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Trump uses pardon power to build army of devoted MAGA vigilantes: analyst
Trump uses pardon power to build army of devoted MAGA vigilantes: analyst
President Donald Trump is sending a clear message to law enforcement officers who break the law, conservative analyst Bill Kristol wrote for The Bulwark in an urgent analysis published on Tuesday — you can do whatever you like as long as you're loyal to me.Trump has become infamous for handing out p...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trump uses pardon power to build army of devoted MAGA vigilantes: analyst
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A Ukrainian intelligence chief said China is helping to supply Russian military production plants, and that they have data on 20 factories.
Ukraine has accused China of supplying key equipment and supplies to Russian defense manufacturing facilities
A Ukrainian intelligence chief said China is helping to supply Russian military production plants, and that they have data on 20 factories.
www.businessinsider.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A Ukrainian intelligence chief said China is helping to supply Russian military production plants, and that they have data on 20 factories.
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Commentary: The Chinese Communist Party has expanded its global influence using election interference, disinformation, elite capture, and diaspora pressure to undermine democracies.
Is Beijing engineering election wins for 'soft on China' politicians?
Beijing legally requires all citizens to support Communist Party policies and views ethnic Chinese everywhere as instruments for advancing its global goals.
www.japantimes.co.jp
May 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Commentary: The Chinese Communist Party has expanded its global influence using election interference, disinformation, elite capture, and diaspora pressure to undermine democracies.