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The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure to implement the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive within the required timeframe. The directive, aimed

Global electricity demand is projected to grow at its fastest rate in recent years, increasing by nearly 4% annually through 2027, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) released today. The surge in power consumption is

The European Commission has unveiled its 2025 work programme, emphasizing economic resilience, security, and regulatory simplification. The agenda includes a strategic push to streamline EU regulations and ease administrative burdens while supporting economic competitiveness and strengthening security measures. In its

Representatives from 61 countries gathered in Paris for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, reaching a consensus on principles for ethical and inclusive AI development. The summit, held on Tuesday, concluded with a joint declaration advocating for AI that is

An Air France Airbus A318 operating flight AF1448 from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona El Prat made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a cabin pressurization issue. The incident occurred approximately 17 minutes into the flight, prompting

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting on Tuesday at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, approximately 200 kilometers west of Stockholm. Among the deceased is the suspected gunman, a 35-year-old male whose identity has not

European Union leaders have pledged to increase defense spending and strengthen the continent’s defense industry in an effort to enhance security and reduce reliance on external powers. The commitment was made during an informal retreat at the Palais d’Egmont in

The European Union’s General Court has dismissed Poland’s legal complaints regarding €320 million ($333 million) in fines imposed by the EU in 2022 and 2023 over a dispute concerning judicial reforms. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, confirms the enforcement of

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially came into force on Sunday, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern AI applications across its member states. The legislation, considered the world’s first major AI law, aims to balance technological

The Kremlin has dismissed a renewed warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about imposing tariffs on BRICS nations if they move to establish a common currency. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, clarified that BRICS has no such plan and