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Google AI chatbot’s use of press items may infringe copyright rules, EU court adviser says

Online media companies have seen traffic dwindle as news summaries written by AI chatbots like Gemini replaces search engine results.
Online media companies have seen traffic dwindle as news summaries written by AI chatbots like Gemini replaces search engine results.

EU and Britain to offer each other local university tuition fees as ties warm

The deepening relationship reflects Europe’s desire to collectively counterbalance the US and China.
The deepening relationship reflects Europe’s desire to collectively counterbalance the US and China.

As Europe’s right advances, Germany’s AfD rethinks its anti-euro roots

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is recalibrating its vision for Europe as it and its right-wing allies abroad gain influence.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is recalibrating its vision for Europe as it and its right-wing allies abroad gain influence.

EU’s new levy on parcels kicks in

The fee will apply to each type of item in a package sent directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel’s value.
The fee will apply to each type of item in a package sent directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel’s value.

Top EU diplomat says Russia’s Lavrov presented ‘lies’ at G-20 talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (centre, right) arriving to take his seat at the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (centre, right) arriving to take his seat at the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 31, 2026

(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal, Canada, on the concluding day of the 21st EU-Canada Summit.
(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal, Canada, on the concluding day of the 21st EU-Canada Summit.

‘Anchor the ground’: Canada, EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals, AI

(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrating the alliance between Canada and the EU at a summit in Montreal, Canada, on Oct 30.
(From left) European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrating the alliance between Canada and the EU at a summit in Montreal, Canada, on Oct 30.

‘Life in the old dog’: Germany’s economy grows more than expected

Flags of the European Union, Germany and Berlin flutter outside the Berlin state Parliament building. Germany enjoyed third-quarter growth of 0.2% - above analyst estimates.
Flags of the European Union, Germany and Berlin flutter outside the Berlin state Parliament building. Germany enjoyed third-quarter growth of 0.2% - above analyst estimates.

EU considering Canada as ‘associate member’, Ursula von der Leyen says, despite internal opposition

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivering a keynote speech at an EU-Canada Summit in Montreal, Canada, on Oct 29.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivering a keynote speech at an EU-Canada Summit in Montreal, Canada, on Oct 29.

EU pressure on Antigua's 'golden passport' trade threatens budget cushion

Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

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