France demands millions from US tech giants in new digital-services tax
French tax authorities have contacted a number of major US technology companies demanding they pay…More
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Beijing urges India to stop using ‘discriminating methods’ after 43 more Chinese apps banned
Beijing has blasted India’s move to ban more Chinese smartphone apps for “security reasons” and…More
Mine blast damages hull of oil tanker off coast of Saudi Arabia – report
A Greek oil tanker has reportedly been damaged by a mine explosion near a Saudi…More
AI apocalypse avoided? Neural networks now smart enough to know when they shouldn’t be trusted
In a development that could scupper the plot of numerous sci-fi movies about an artificial…More
Charges of espionage laid against New Zealand soldier with alleged ties to extreme far-right group
A soldier of the New Zealand Defence Force has been accused of spying, while local…More
From ‘exclusive family bubbles’ to ‘mini-amnesty’ on holidays: Europe prepares to adjust Covid-19 rules for Christmas & New Year
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, European countries are taking different steps to ‘save’ Christmas…More
Manilla will be involved if ‘shooting war’ erupts between the US and China says Philippines defense secretary
The defense secretary of the Philippines has warned of the growing risk of conflict in…More
Puzzling higher AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy for smaller dosage explained: It was reportedly tested on people only under 56
A seemingly strange phenomenon of a smaller dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine being more…More
Poland and Hungary can go to the European Court of Justice instead of blocking EU budget over ‘rule of law’ – EC Chief
The head of the EC has said that Poland and Hungary should take their objections…More
Bulgaria announces strict lockdown as Covid cases soar
In order to combat the recent surge in coronavirus infections, Bulgaria will close gyms, restaurants,…More