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Google's original principles when it came to developing artificial intelligence were not to use it for weapons or surveillance that could infringe on people's rights

Tech & Science

EU skewers Google, Apple over tech rules — despite Trump threats

The European Union defied US threats of retaliation by accusing Google of violating its digital rules -- which could trigger hefty fines.

AFPMarch 19, 2025

European Council president Antonio Costa said it was 'essential' to understand that Russia represents a 'collective threat' for Europe

World

Russia threatens the entire EU, bloc’s chief tells AFP

Russia represents a threat for all European nations — regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead...

AFPMarch 19, 2025

Romanian army tanks during a NATO exercise in Smardan, southeastern Romania

World

Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence push

The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with...

AFPMarch 19, 2025

Syria's interim foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani attended the EU-convened donors' conference, where he met EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

World

Donors pledge 5.8 bn euros for Syria, down on last year

The EU led the way as donors on Monday pledged $5.8 billion euros in aid for Syria at a conference in Brussels — but...

AFPMarch 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered a funding freeze on US-funded outlets such as Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

World

EU warns Trump’s freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

The EU warned that Trump's freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked "benefitting our common adversaries."

AFPMarch 17, 2025

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is in Cape Town for the South Africa-European Union summit

Business

EU ‘open for negotiations’ after latest Trump tariff threat

The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two economic superpowers, European Commission head Ursula von...

AFPMarch 13, 2025

The draft resolution encourages the European Union to use the frozen Russian assets 'to support the Ukrainian resistance and reconstruction of Ukraine'

Business

French lawmakers pressure government to seize Russian assets

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging France and allies to provide more support for Ukraine, including by seizing tens of billions of...

AFPMarch 13, 2025

Media reports suggest the raids are linked to Chinese tech giant Huawei and its activities in Brussels since 2021

World

New corruption scandal roils EU parliament

A new graft scandal rocked the European Parliament on Thursday after police carried out several raids in Belgium and Portugal, detaining multiple suspects as...

AFPMarch 13, 2025