Europe Scrambles for Relevance in the Age of AI

Europe Scrambles for Relevance in the Age of AI

That concentration of power is uncomfortable for European governments. It makes European companies downstream customers of the future, importing the latest services and technology in exchange for money and data sent westward across the Atlantic. And these concerns have taken on a new urgency—partly because some in Brussels perceive a growing gap in values and … Read more

Italy’s cheap homes hot spot puts more up for sale

Italy’s cheap homes hot spot puts more up for sale

Dwindling Italian towns have been pulling out all the stops to lure new residents in recent years, with several €1 home schemes launching across the country. But while some towns have struggled to find buyers for their abandoned buildings, others have been basking in the glory of successful sales. After seeing huge demand for its … Read more

French IT firm Atos falls 12%, faces major share dilution after selecting rescue deal

French IT firm Atos falls 12%, faces major share dilution after selecting rescue deal

This photograph taken on April 26, 2024 shows the headquarters of the French multinational information technology company ATOS in Bezons, near Paris. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images) Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images Shares in beleaguered French IT company Atos fell close to 12% on Tuesday … Read more

How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France – podcast

How a far-right push in Europe triggered a shock election in France – podcast

The far right has made significant gains in the European parliament elections. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has responded with a high-stakes gamble As the results of the EU elections came in, the shocks kept coming. In France, Germany and Italy the far right made serious gains. Just under a quarter of MEPs in the … Read more

Scammer warning for Australian travellers jetting overseas for summer in Europe and US

Scammer warning for Australian travellers jetting overseas for summer in Europe and US

Australians looking to trade in the colder weather for summer in the US and Europe have been sent a stern warning. Scammers and criminals are expected to be out in force this summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with major events including the Olympics Taylor Swift concerts. Experts are warning holidaymakers to be on alert for … Read more

Series of caves The Abyss in focus of Michael Mosley search on Greek island of Symi

Series of caves The Abyss in focus of Michael Mosley search on Greek island of Symi

The search for missing dietician Michael Mosley on a Greek island will focus on a dangerous cave complex known as The Abyss, as a local woman describes the disappearance as “so weird”. Mika Papakalodouka, daughter of the island of Symi’s mayor, says “a lot of” island residents had joined the search using their own boats … Read more

Body found in search for Michael Mosley on Greek Island of Symi, UK media report

Body found in search for Michael Mosley on Greek Island of Symi, UK media report

A body has reportedly been found in the search for Michael Mosley, after the celebrity UK medical expert disappeared on a Greek island. The body was found near a systems of caves known as The Abyss on the Island of Symi, as first reported by UK publication The Sun. Greek officials are yet to confirm … Read more

European voters head to the polls on final day of EU election

European voters head to the polls on final day of EU election

This photograph shows European countries’ flags waving in front of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, eastern France, on June 6, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images) Sebastien Bozon | Afp | Getty Images The final, and biggest, day of voting in the European Union elections was … Read more

Why the EU’s Vice President Isn’t Worried About Moon-Landing Conspiracies on YouTube

Why the EU’s Vice President Isn’t Worried About Moon-Landing Conspiracies on YouTube

When European Union vice president Věra Jourová met with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in California last week, they fell to talking about the long-running conspiracy theory that the moon landings were fake. YouTube has faced calls from some users and advocacy groups to remove videos that question the historic missions. Like other videos denying accepted … Read more

King Charles banknotes enter circulation for the first time

King Charles banknotes enter circulation for the first time

A press preview held for the ‘The Future of Money’ exhibition at the Bank of England Museum in London, United Kingdom on February 27, 2024. Rasid Necati Aslim | Anadolu | Getty Images LONOND — Banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III entered circulation on Wednesday for the first time, the Bank of England … Read more