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Finland Elects President In New Geopolitical Landscape

Voter turnout in the first round was 75 percent and polling stations open at 9:00 am local time (0700 GMT) and close at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT)
Two seasoned politicians face off in Finland's presidential election on Sunday, with the president's role having gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with neighbouring Russia.
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Israel is using AI to help map Hamas tunnels in Gaza

Israel Deploys New Military AI In Gaza War

Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare.
The EU has spent two years making an intensive effort to develop reforms to spending rules

EU Reaches Agreement On Spending Rules

The European Parliament and member states reached an agreement early Saturday on reforms to EU budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment while keeping spending under control.
Seiji Ozawa was the longest-serving conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Star Japanese Conductor Seiji Ozawa Dies At 88

Charismatic Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years and delighted audiences with his energetic style, died at his home in Tokyo aged 88, his management team announced on Friday.
European farmers are angry over a litany of issues, which boil down to them feeling they cannot earn a decent income

Why Farmers Ride The Tractors To European Cities

From Greece to Italy, France, and Germany, tractors have become the farmers' "weapons" of a "war" against Brussels and national governments, protesting EU and domestic policies threatening their livelihood.
Crisis Group President Comfort Ero speaks to reporters in Washington on February 7, 2024

Crisis Group President Fears 'Major Miscalculation' In Middle East

The risk of a "major miscalculation" in the Middle East is growing by the day as the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, Comfort Ero, president of the Crisis Group NGO, told AFP. Ongoing conflicts across the globe, from Sudan to Ukraine, are also creating a bleak geopolitical landscape.
Farmers protesting on a motorway near Barcelona on Wednesday

Unions Join Spanish Farmer Protests On Third Day

Farmers blocked roads across Spain for the third day running Thursday in protest over heavy regulation and cheaper imports, with the main farmers' unions joining the demonstrations for the first time.
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10 Entrepreneurs Making A Difference

While many entrepreneurs focus primarily on building their businesses and maximizing profits, a select few are dedicated to creating a positive impact in their communities.
Beijing and Moscow share a 'no limits' partnership, the two leaders have said

Xi And Putin Accuse US Of 'Interference' In Call

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "interfering" in their countries' affairs during a telephone call on Thursday, the Kremlin said.

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