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Germany and the Netherlands signal weakening of Europe’s China tech ties

Europe is following the U.S.’s lead in gradually decoupling with China.

Fortune · Mar 9, 2023

'I found my long-lost sister 75 years after I was adopted at the end of WW2'

Sheila Fry and Annie IJpelaar were both trying to solve a 75-year-old mystery countries apart, but an at-home DNA test finally reunited the long-lost sisters after they were separated in the aftermath of WW2

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Five cultural European city break destinations you might not have considered

Branch off the beaten track with our pick of the best under-the-radar cities with cultural clout

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Dutch PM Mark Rutte: ‘I cannot see how this will be China’s century’

The Netherlands has reportedly agreed to impose its own controls on semiconductor sales to China, following U.S. measures in October.

Fortune · Feb 22, 2023

War crimes charges fabricated, KLA member tells Kosovo tribunal

A former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member, accused of running a makeshift prison where people were abused and one man killed, told judges at the opening of his trial on Tuesday that the charges against him were fabricated.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Virtual reality plus psychedelics are being trialled in therapy. Are they effective?

From private beaches and crackling bonfires to stars that hold the recordings of fleeting thoughts, virtual reality is being used in combination with psychedelic therapy.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Netherlands says still supports tank deliveries for Ukraine

The Netherlands on Wednesday said it had not changed its stance on the possible delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, following a media report that it had withdrawn its support.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Gambling Act review: how EU countries are tightening restrictions on ads and why the UK should too

When the 2005 Gambling Act was drafted the world was very different. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist. Gambling was often seen as a shady activity typically conducted in smoky high-street betting shops. You certainly couldn’t use a smartphone to gamble 24/7 with a couple of clicks.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023

Dutch host first summit on 'responsible' use of AI in the military

Delegations from both the United States and China are set to attend a summit on the "responsible" use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military this week in the Netherlands, the first of its kind.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Putin is now implicated in the downing of flight MH17 – so why is the investigation shutting down?

The investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised the supply of the missiles used by separatists to shoot down the plane.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2023