French commissioner Thierry Breton concedes the proposal would still have to pass the political test of the EU’s 27 nation bloc.
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London mayor urges closer UK ties with EU
Mayor Khan says Brexit is not a “peripheral concern,” cites study which says the London economy is £30 billion smaller as a result.
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Israel barred from World Ice Hockey champs for security reasons
The International Ice Hockey Federation barred Israel from its world championships to ensure the “safety and well-being” of all participants
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Global unemployment set to worsen in 2024
Economic recovery from Covid-19 has slowed down, with ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation triggering aggressive moves by banks
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S.Africa takes centre stage with ‘genocide’ case against Israel
South Africa hopes its genocide case against Israel will bolster its international standing and help the government win domestic support
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Golf legend Tiger Woods says Nike partnership ending
Woods did not give details on any new sponsor, but hinted at a “another chapter” at next month’s Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
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EU examines Microsoft investment in OpenAI
The move is part of efforts by Brussels to make sure its oversight can catch up with the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence and stop major players shutting out competitors
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Macron urges French people to work out in Olympic year
France has already met a target of having three million more people exercising regularly. It’s now aiming for another three million by 2027
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Economic strife challenges Bhutan’s prioritization of ‘national happiness’
Economic challenges call into question Bhutan’s longstanding policy of prioritizing “Gross National Happiness” over growth
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Global food prices dropped 13.7% in 2023
While supply concerns eased for wheat and maize, the opposite was true for rice due to weather patterns and India export restrictions