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Germany to Provide Up to 9 Billion Euros Aid to Ukraine in 2025
Mezha
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June 12, 2025
As reported by the online media Suspilne. In 2025, Germany plans to provide Ukraine with 7 billion euros in aid, with the possibility of increasing this amount by nearly 2 billion euros. This was announced by German Defense Minister Boris...
Italy's DPA reaffirms ban on Replika over AI and children's privacy concernsÂ
IAPP
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June 12, 2025
The ban of generative AI chatbot Replika by Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, "underscores the critical importance of robust AI governance frameworks, regulatory protections and the role of enforcement agencies," Skydance Media Vice...
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez apologises after top aide implicated in corruption scandal
Euronews
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By Euronews en español Published on 12/06/2025 - 19:13 GMT+2 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asked for forgiveness from the public on Thursday after one of his closest aides stepped down after being implicated in an ongoing corruption...
Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Management for Aging Populations: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning and NLP Applications
Dove Medical Press
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June 12, 2025
Introduction Since China entered an aging society in 2000, when the population aged 65 and above reached 7%,1 both the scale and proportion of the elderly population have generally shown an upward trend. The process of population aging has...
European Pharma Experts React to US Tariff Uncertainty
Technology Networks
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The Trump administration's threats of pharmaceutical import tariffs and most-favored-nation drug pricing have weighed heavily on the pharmaceutical industry in recent months. Alongside major changes to the US Food and Drug Administration, many are...
Europe’s seven-time best airport opens the world’s first runway sauna
The Mirror
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June 12, 2025
The world's first runway sauna has opened. It is perhaps unsurprising that the world's sauna capital, which is home to three million saunas or one for every two people, is the first to set one up on the tarmac. Finland's Helsinki Airport has...
France’s diplomatic theatre or misstep with consequences in S Caucasus
AzerNews
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June 12, 2025
By Farman Aydin | AzerNEWS There is a saying that denying the obvious is worse than committing the original wrong. In the realm of international relations, this becomes especially dangerous when mixed with arrogance, duplicity, and political...
EU: Syensqo Inaugurates Its State-of-the-Art Microbiology Lab in France
AgriBusiness Global
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June 12, 2025
The new lab will increase the company’s biodegradability and (eco-)toxicology testing capabilities, accelerating the development of eco-friendly solutions. Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is proud to...
France makes new arrests in ongoing crypto kidnapping case
crypto.news
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June 12, 2025
French authorities have arrested more suspects believed to be linked to a string of violent abductions targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families. According to a June 11 Barron’s report, the latest arrests were made on Tuesday as part...
Poland coach Probierz quits after Lewandowski feud
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 12, 2025
Poland coach Michal Probierz, who had been feuding with star striker Robert Lewandowski, has resigned for “the good of the national team”, the country’s football federation said on Thursday. “I have come to the conclusion that in the current...
France’s Afghan Migration Crisis: Even Left-Wing Official Breaks Ranks
The European Conservative
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June 12, 2025
The alarming warnings about mass migration are no longer limited to right-wing circles. A former French prefect responsible for equal opportunities, who comes from the Left, is alarmed by the massive influx of migrants from Afghanistan, which he...
EU Commission and states indirectly fund Israeli military industry, report says
Middle East Eye
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June 12, 2025
Israel’s largest state-owned defence company, which is directly involved in the war on Gaza, has received millions of euros in EU defence funding, an investigation has revealed. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is participating in EU-funded...
European soccer revenues rise to €38bn in 2023-24
Sportcal
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June 12, 2025
Revenue in the European soccer market increased by 8% in the 2023-24 season to a record €38 billion ($44 billion), with the ‘big five’ leagues accounting for over 50% of the total figure. Global professional services firm Deloitte’s 2025 Annual...
EU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods
The Kyiv Independent
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June 12, 2025
The Council of the EU on June 12 approved fresh tariffs on fertilizers and remaining agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus, aiming to reduce Russian export revenues. The measures target those goods that have not yet been subject to additional...
Britain is our enemy number one, Russians say as new poll puts UK above even Ukraine as Moscow’s top foe
The Sun
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June 12, 2025
BRITAIN has been declared as Russia's biggest national threat - even beating out Ukraine and the United States. A bombshell survey revealed that more than a quarter of Putin's Russia saw the UK as their most formidable opponent on the world stage....
Media Review: June 12
Bulgarian News Agency
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SOCIETY In an interview for Nova TV given on Thursday morning, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Co-Floor Leader and former justice minister Nadejda Iordanova said that the problem with degrading conditions in homes for the elderly is...
Cultural Significance of Elephant and Horse
Star of Mysore
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June 12, 2025
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist The elephant and the horse have played a major role in shaping Indian culture. The elephant is native to India; the horse is not. The elephant loves the hot tropical climate in...
Inheriting Yellow River civilization's inclusive cultural beliefs, the legacy of Shaolin means more than kung fu
Global Times
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Shaolin monks practice martial arts on wooden stakes. Photo: Courtesy of Shaolin Temple Editor's Note: The Yellow River, which began to form 1.25 million years ago, gave birth to the roots and soul of the Chinese nation. As it meanders through...
Warner Music brand partnerships team brings Haribo on board for Linkin Park world tour
MusicWeek
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Warner Music Central Europe’s brand partnership team has partnered with Machine Shop Entertainment to bring Haribo on board for Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour. A limited edition fruit gummy mix will be available at merchandise stands during...
9th International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage kicks off in Chengdu, drawing 400 practitioners from over 60 countries
Global Times
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Lin Xiyue (first from left) and her lion dance troupe performed at the opening ceremony parade of the 9th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) on Wednesday in Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Photo: Courtesy...