EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance
From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.
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Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls
"Terrified" by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections this weekend under no illusions that the pro-peace candidate stands a chance of victory.
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EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.
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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology's risks.
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Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.
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'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
US director Zach Cregger is a huge fan of the "Resident Evil" video game franchise, so when he was tapped to direct its new film adaptation, he gave himself one objective: "Be authentic to the spirit of the games."
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Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
Asian stocks struggled Wednesday as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later in the day, though there was a little support from a dip in oil prices following their recent run-up.
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Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office
A Seoul court ordered Pyongyang on Wednesday to pay roughly $32.5 million for blowing up in 2020 an office in North Korea that was intended to foster better relations between the two Koreas.
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US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, while brushing past the consequences of Washington's war in Iran and environmental concerns.
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US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict.
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