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“And this was confidential information between Ukraine and the White House. How should we understand these messages? So, it means between partners there’s nothing confidential?” Zelenskyy said during an interview with Nordic media outlets published Wednesday. In the story, The New York Times noted senior U.S. officials did not think Ukrainian leadership had made a convincing case for how they would use the long-range missiles to turn the tide on the battlefield. The target list that Ukraine presented the U.S. with far exceeded the number of missiles the American military can spare for Kyiv without jeopardizing potential requirements for the…

Axel Rudakubana, 18, has been charged with producing a lethal toxin and possessing an Al-Qaeda manual. A teenager accused of killing three girls with a knife at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in northwest England appeared in court on Wednesday to face new poison and terror charges.Axel Rudakubana, 18, who faces charges of murdering three girls and stabbing 10 other people on 29 July in the town of Southport, has also been charged with producing a lethal toxin called ricin and possessing terrorist material. Rudakubana, who appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court by video link from Belmarsh prison in south London,…

Donald Trump, the Republican US presidential candidate, said at a campaign event on Tuesday night that the EU will have to pay “a big price” if he wins the election. Speaking at an event in Pennsylvania, Trump set out his thoughts on how the US will work with the EU when it comes to trade – and it his comments supports current economic sentiment in Brussels – that it could cost Europe billions.”I’ll tell you what, the European Union sounds so nice, so lovely, right? All the nice European little countries that get together.”They don’t take our cars. They don’t…

Updated: 30/10/2024 – 15:40 GMT+1 Rover, the robot dog from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), equipped with artificial intelligence, patrols autonomously in the manufacturing centre in Wolverhampton, UK. Rover, the robot dog from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), equipped with artificial intelligence, patrols autonomously in the manufacturing centre in Wolverhampton, UK.The robot performs equipment checks, monitors battery temperatures and inspects electric vehicle components.Equipped with five cameras with thermal imaging and advanced sensors, Rover carries out inspections while moving nimbly through factory corridors, avoiding obstacles. It improves safety and efficiency by monitoring the condition of electric vehicle batteries, allowing engineers to concentrate on…

But there’s little chance the EU is about to pick out the best and brightest of its recruits for a career in high-risk missions abroad anytime soon — not least because member countries would point to the leaky EU executive arm as a reason not to do so. “We all know that intelligence gathering is primarily the responsibility of member states,” said von der Leyen. “We should build on improving the flow of information, information gathering and intelligence gathering.” There are numerous other areas where the bloc should shore up its readiness for conflict, he said, also proposing an EU Preparedness…

The idea of returning Syrian refugees has gained traction across the European Union as countries adopt a hardened stance on migration. European Union members discussed on Wednesday ways to increase the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to the war-torn country, an idea that has gained traction in recent months but that remains controversial.The talks among ambassadors were promoted by Hungary, the country currently chairing the EU Council’s presidency, and were based on a document presented by the European Commission, several diplomats said.The document stressed the role played by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in supporting the return of Syrian refugees,…

“The EPP Group prides itself in extending its full cooperation” to legal authorities, a spokesperson for Weber and the EPP groups said in a statement to POLITICO said, adding that no external auditors “currently have any open cases of alleged misuse of funds.” Layered inquiry EPPO is in charge of investigating serious crimes affecting the financial interests of the European Union and liaises with national law enforcement for its investigations.  Asked about the EPP investigation, a spokesperson for EPPO, which usually does not comment on ongoing cases, said: “We have an ongoing investigation into allegations of misuse of EU funds…

Aston Martin saw a fall in pre-tax losses for the third quarter of 2024, as sale volumes rose following a range of new model launches, including the release of the DBX707 and the new Vantage. Luxury car maker Aston Martin has reported a narrowing of pre-tax losses of -£12.2m (-€14.62m) for the 2024 third quarter, compared with a loss of -£117.6m (-€140.93m) for the same time last year.This was mainly due to sales being boosted by new model launches, such as the DBX707 and the new Vantage.  Revenue for the British car maker’s third quarter of 2024 came in at £391.6m (€469.29m),…

The US has asked Israel to explain its actions following a ‘horrifying’ airstrike on a residential block in northern Gaza that reportedly claimed the lives of two dozen children. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller raised concerns about a deadly incident on Tuesday following an Israeli attack on a residential building in the town of Beit Lahiya in Northern Gaza. It is so far estimated that at least 93 Palestinians are killed or missing following the airstrike, with the Gaza health ministry reporting that dozens more, many of whom were children, are said to be wounded.The exact death toll is still unclear,…

While not unexpected, the bleak financial picture showcased the myriad headwinds Germany’s flagship automaker faces as it struggles to remain competitive in the transition to electric vehicles. Not helping is an economic downturn at home, leading to lower demand as consumers pull back on big expenditures, plus a slowdown in China — its largest single market. The results “demonstrate the urgent need for action in the volatile environment characterized by intense competition. This is why we are facing important and painful decisions that we need to make together and to bear together,” Arno Antlitz, the group’s chief financial officer, said…