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EU earmarks over $356M for AI, digital technologies

EU earmarks over $356M for AI, digital technologies

Funding will target AI development, robotics, quantum technologies, photonics, and virtual worlds, according to EU statement

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Number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland surges fourfold in 2025
15.01.2026

Number of US citizens seeking asylum in Ireland surges fourfold in 2025

9,600 US citizens immigrated to Ireland in 2025, figures show

British premier ends X boycott as platform moves to comply with UK law
15.01.2026

British premier ends X boycott as platform moves to comply with UK law

'Free speech is not the freedom to violate consent. Young women’s images are not public property, and their safety is not up for debate,' says Keir Starmer

French parliamentary committee blocks bill banning headscarves for minors
15.01.2026

French parliamentary committee blocks bill banning headscarves for minors

Draft law aims to prohibit parents from requiring or allowing underage daughters to wear clothing intended to conceal their hair in public

China says solving EV case with EU is of ‘great positive significance’
15.01.2026

China says solving EV case with EU is of ‘great positive significance’

Remarks come after European Commission issued guidance document on duties on electric vehicles from China

EU welcomes transition to phase 2 of Trump's Gaza plan, pledges continued support
15.01.2026

EU welcomes transition to phase 2 of Trump's Gaza plan, pledges continued support

'We look forward to implementation of the entirety of Peace Plan,' spokesperson says