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‘Barbaric.’ Founder of Russia’s Google slams Putin’s war on Ukraine

In rare admission, sanctioned ex-Yandex chief says he is 'categorically' against Moscow's invasion. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-yandex-founder-arkady-volozh-slams-moscow-putin-barbaric-invasion-ukraine/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Don’t go slow on electric cars, says Shapps

The energy secretary says “clear picture” on petrol and diesel phase-out can boost investment. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/dont-go-slow-on-electric-cars-says-shapps/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Poland to deploy 10K soldiers at Belarus frontier

Warsaw moves to deter 'aggressor' Minsk, which it accuses of being directed by Russia. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-deploy-up-to-10k-soldiers-belarus-border/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Mark Drakeford, Welsh first minister, to quit parliament at next election

The first minister is expected to step down as first minister in the next two years. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/mark-drakeford-wales-first-minister-quit-parliament/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks on recaptured areas

Moscow tests Kyiv's fortifications on the northeastern front. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/russian-army-aims-retake-ukraine-northeastern-kharkiv-region-revenge-last-year-failure-war/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Special counsel obtained search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account

Twitter’s initial resistance to complying with the warrant resulted in a federal judge holding the company in contempt and levying a $350,000 fine. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/09/special-counsel-obtained-search-warrant-for-donald-trumps-twitter-account-00110484?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Biden sets new rules restricting US investments in China

The executive order, aimed at slowing Beijing’s military development, represents the first time Washington has exerted broad oversight on American business overseas. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/09/biden-investment-rules-hits-chinese-chip-ai-computing-00110488?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

No global security without net zero, Grant Shapps warns Tories

Britain announces plans for major international summit on energy security in February 2024. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-grant-shapps-warns-tories-no-global-security-without-net-zero-ahead-2024-energy-summit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Chianti, steak and a windfall tax fiasco: How Italy botched its raid on banks

Can Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini save their tax plan — and their credibility? #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-government-giorgia-meloni-matteo-salvini-40-percent-tax-bank-fiasco-mishandled/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Trump is a serious threat to the union of American states

The former US president seems like a dark throwback to the 19th century, when men like John C. Calhoun, Nathan B. Forrest and Jefferson F. Davis wanted their truth to be victorious. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-united-states-election-2024-serious-threat/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Beware the beguiling Doctor Chatbot

A chatbot can provide convincing advice, but it can’t tell you where the advice came from, why it's giving the advice or how its ethical balances have been considered. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-doctor-chatbot/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Northern Ireland’s police publish data of entire force by mistake

'It is important that data anyone has accessed is deleted immediately,' senior officer says. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/police-service-of-northern-ireland-mistakenly-releases-own-officers-personal-data/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Italian government softens shock 40 percent bank tax

Move represents sharp U-turn on announcement made Monday night. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/italian-government-softens-shock-40-percent-bank-tax/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

UK signs deal with Turkey to tackle small boat gangs

UK and Turkish police will work to disrupt the supply of small boats on the way to Britain. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-signs-deal-turkey-tackle-small-boat-gangs/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Right wing set for big gains in 2024 EU election, polling shows

Still, a grand coalition of center right, socialists and centrists would keep a majority. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-election-2024-polls-right-wing-big-gains/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Germany has spent €55K on Merkel’s hair and makeup since she left office

Former chancellor racks up big bill in the 'performance of continuing official duties.' #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/german-chancellor-angela-merkel-hair-makeup-bill/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

UK migration policy has ‘failed’, says Tory deputy chair

Lee Anderson gave his verdict in a discussion with former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-migration-policy-tory-deputy-chair-lee-anderson/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop