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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
EU data protection

Georgia returning to the past' with foreign agents law, says president

Georgia passed a foreign agents law requiring organizations funded by over 20% from abroad to register as serving foreign interests, leading to protests and EU concern. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak blames soaring small boat crossings on the weather

Rishi Sunak blames calm weather for record small boat crossings, contradicts previous stance on poor weather's impact on crossings.
Number of small boat crossings in the Channel has hit record high in 2024 despite government's pledges and actions to curb arrivals. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

The Budget is one of the government's last chances to move the political dial

The Chancellor and Prime Minister face limited opportunities for impactful government actions before the elections.
The government's past fiscal decisions, such as tax rises by stealth, have significant implications for millions of taxpayers. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How a New Bipartisan Task Force Is Thinking About Artificial Intelligence

Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence launched by House representatives
Task Force will produce comprehensive report with policy proposals [ more ]
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Robert Hur Snooped Through Joe Biden's Diaries after White House Warned It Would Be Unprecedented - emptywheel

Biden's complaints about Hur's comments received press focus, but Hur's snooping through diaries is more concerning.
Past government actions did not view individual writings of former Presidents/Vice Presidents as containing classified information. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

Nepal wants its men back from Russia's war in Ukraine after deaths on the front

Nepali men are being recruited by Russia to serve in its military forces in the war against Ukraine.
Nepal's government is taking steps to prevent its citizens from going to Russia and urging Russia to send back its men. [ more ]
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