Why Grok Fell in Love With Hitler
AI expert Gary Marcus explains what went wrong with Elon Muskโs pet project, and what it means for the future of AI.
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EU to Trump on tariffs: The ball is in your court
Commission makes clear it can suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods before they kick in on Tuesday morning.
9 things Nigel Farage could get up to in Albania
The pro-Brexit politician is set to visit Tirana to settle a debate with the countryโs prime minister over how many Albanians are in U.K. prisons, but what else could be on his itinerary while heโs there?
Armed police in Romania carry out raids linked to UK tax scam
Luxury cars and wads of cash were seized as part of an investigation into a complex scam targeting HMRC.
Armed police in Romania carry out raids linked to UK tax scam
Luxury cars and wads of cash were seized as part of an investigation into a complex scam targeting HMRC.
Germanyโs Merz โcautiously optimisticโ about US trade deal in next days
The German chancellor says he is in close contact with U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Commission.
Trump deal to leave EU facing higher tariffs than UK
Brussels is not expecting same access to US market as British steel, cars and other products subject to sectoral duties
Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions over Russian chemical weapons on battlefield
Deaths as Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come under attack; Ukraine hits warhead plant and oil refinery in Russia. What we know on day 1,231Britain on Monday placed sanctions on two Russian individuals and one Russian entity for the transfer and use o…
US offers EU 10 percent tariff deal โ with caveats
Negotiations are still fluid, with any trade agreement subject to final approval by Donald Trump.
Musk has gone โoff the rails,โ Trump says
The president’s former supporter announced Saturday he was forming an independent political party.
Seine swimming pool opening gives Paris mayor another jewel in her green crown
Making the famed river swimmable is one of the final big projects Anne Hidalgo will inaugurate before she leaves office next year.
Polandโs Tusk tells far-right vigilantes on German border to go home
Polish PM is trying to reassert control over both the countryโs borders and his increasingly unruly governing alliance.
EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff
Brussels seeks backing from member countries, with days to go before Donald Trumpโs deadline to do a deal or face 50 percent tariffs.
Footage shows explosions in Kyiv as Russia launches all-night drone attack โย video report
At least 14 people have been injured in an overnight drone attack on Kyiv that also damaged railway infrastructure and set buildings and cars on fire, the mayor has said. Separate explosions were reported in a city near Moscow. The attack was the lates…
Russia pummels Kyiv in all-night attack as Trump says ‘disappointed’ in Putin
Russian drones pummelled Kyiv in an all-night attack that wounded at least 23 people, set buildings and cars ablaze and damaged railway infrastructure across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday.
EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump
European capitals are pulling in different directions ahead of a decisive round of trade talks in Washington.ย
Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark
The EU General Court has upheld Ferrariโs rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use.
Trump doesnโt rule out deporting Musk
The presidentโs comments come amid a renewed feud with the worldโs richest man.
EU countries blow climate deadline, putting funds for vulnerable people at risk
Governments are anxious about looming climate policies raising prices, but all but are now late on a plan to access EU aid.
EU pushes to ease tariff pain in trade deal with Trump
As Trade Commissioner Maroลก ล efฤoviฤ heads to Washington, the EU is willing to accept a 10 percent baseline tariff in return for some up-front relief.
Q&A: Europeโs chance to shape the future of global trade
The question isnโt whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on whatโฏterms, says BMWโs Frank Niederlรคnder. With geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the world market on the rise, the EU has an opportunity to shape the global trade agenda โย if it gets out of its own way. โEurope had the ambition to [โฆ]
EU leaders try to out-bully Trump, floating world trade club without US
Ursula von der Leyen suggests EU could join forces with the Asian-Pacific trade bloc as Europe tries to up its game.
Merz โdelusionalโ over US sparing German cars in EU trade deal
Brussels has warned German chancellor not to expect UK-style carve-out for car sector in EU deal with Donald Trump
Britain considers joining European customs pact
Joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention would give companies with international supply chains more flexibility.
Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life
Last year’s European election reshaped EU politics. The Commission president must acknowledge a new alternative right-wing majority even as she fights to preserve her signature political achievement.
Friedrich Merz wants a US trade deal within days. The EU fears it will be a bad one.
The German leader is piling the pressure on Brussels to strike a deal soon with Trump so Europe doesnโt end up with the scraps.
Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France
It follows the death of a woman in a minor crash who was driving a Citroen C3 in France earlier this month.
Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France
It follows the death of a woman in a minor crash who was driving a Citroen C3 in France earlier this month.
Chinese carmaker Chery Auto โactively consideringโ building UK factory
As company faces increased UK and EU tariffs, it says move would be part of โlocalisationโ strategyThe Chinese carmaker Chery Auto is considering building its second European factory in Britain.After launching two brands, Omoda and Jaecoo, in the UK in…
Tesla accused of deceptive marketing by French government
American automaker faces โฌ50,000-a-day fines over advertisements claiming its cars are fully self-driving.
Noise pollution harms health of millions across Europe, report finds
About 110 million people suffer stress and sleep disturbance that lead to tens of thousands of early deathsMore than 110 million people across Europe suffer high levels of health-damaging noise pollution, according to a report. The resulting physiologi…
How to navigate Denmarkโs EU presidency policyย agenda like a pro
Denmark picks up the Council leadership baton at a moment of geopolitical volatility.
Brussels resists pressure from EU capitals to shield exports in US trade fightย
If member countries get their way, the EU would only target โฌ25B in U.S. goods for retaliatory tariffs โ and not the โฌ95B originally proposed.ย ย
Chinaโs got the world in a rare earth choke hold
Beijingโs dominance in strategically crucial minerals gives it major leverage in trade talks.ย
Trump blasts EU over โunfairโ trade offer
Trump said the EU must make a good deal or pay up.
EU governments near deal on recycled content in new cars
The compromise text seen by Euractiv sets out a three-stage approach, with targets rising from 15% after six years of approval, to 20% in eight years, and finally 25% in ten years.
โDonald is rightโ and China is the problem, EU chief says
Beijing’s subsidies should be a reason to work together, not tariff each other, Ursula von der Leyen argues.
UK automakers to secure US tariff relief by end of June
Steel tariffs will, for now, remain at 25 percent instead of dropping to 0 percent as originally agreed.
EU denies it will yield to Trumpโs 10 percent base tariff
Reports the bloc might accept the U.S. 10 percent global baseline tariff are โspeculative and do not reflect the current state of discussions.โ
UK and US to begin implementing trade deal โvery soon,โ says Starmer
The U.K. prime minister told broadcasters he would meet with Donald Trump for a one-on-one later on Monday.
European leaders clamor to be the G7โs Trump whisperer
The British prime minister’s love-bombing of President Donald Trump is very deliberate. But will it work?
UK hoping for US tariff relief in days after deadline slips
Officials hope Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will update parliament on Tuesday.ย
Starmer and Carney look to cut UK-Canada trade barriers
U.K. prime ministerโs comments will fuel speculation that U.K. and Canada will restart trade talks that broke down in 2024.
Hundreds of Belgian cops protest against officerโs arrest after boy killed in chase
“They may have been careless, but that arrest was a big surprise,” Brussels police chief says.
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe
EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
Continental divide: Smaller Western European cities are better for your health
Climate-conscious urban design, easy access to public mobility and expansive green spaces have a huge impact on urban well-being.
Trumpโs latest trade โdealโ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage
After two days of talks in London, China and the U.S. announced the outlines of an agreement to honor a deal they agreed to last month in Geneva.
French drivers sue Tesla over Elon Muskโs right-wing politics
EV tycoon drives owners to distraction with embrace of far-right positions.
Northern Ireland rioters protest alleged sexual assault case
Hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena on Tuesday, in the second successive night of disorder that followed a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the town.
Brussels police officer accused of killing 11-year-old boy during pursuit is arrested
Law enforcement unions are furious over the officer’s detention.
US-China trade war sideswipes Europeโs carmakers
Beijing’s block on rare earth magnets means “supply chains are running empty,” a German auto supplier complains.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odesa a day after massive drone bombardment
One person killed in Odesa drone attack that struck residential buildings and medical facilities, says governor; Russia launches biggest overnight drone attack of the war. What we know on day 1,203See all our Ukraine war coverageKyiv and the port city …
Trump promised Britain a trade deal. So where is it?
A month after the โhistoricโ trade deal between the two sides was announced, duties remain in place with no clear timeline for when theyโll lift.
How Muskโs โsoap operaโ with Trump could dent his businesses โ and upend federal policy
The U.S. president and his agencies have powerful weapons to deploy against his former DOGE chief, if they choose to.
German auto lobby proposal sparks renewed debate on EU combustion engine ban
The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035.
Germanyโs Merz confident after emerging unharmed from Trump โshowโ
Chancellor Merz was largely praised for his handling of the US president, but returned with few concrete outcomes.
Germanyโs Merz ventures into Trumpโs lionโs den
Oval Office encounters are always fraught with danger, but these two rich, anti-immigration golfers might just hit it off.
Aurore Bergรฉ veut rรฉguler les influenceursโฆ et braque les plateformes
La ministre dรฉlรฉguรฉe a convoquรฉ lundi les principaux rรฉseaux sociaux pour un sermon sur leur modรฉration. Le coup mรฉdiatique a mis en dรฉlicatesse ร la fois les plateformes et la ministre du Numรฉrique, Clara Chappaz.
World Bicycle Day: How Rome is urging more people to ditch their cars and cycle
Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but thereโs still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.
Police evacuate EU Commission building on busy Brussels street
Rue de la Loi is cordoned off and shut to traffic.
Gig model of Russian subversion is a nightmare for Western intelligence services
The model works well for the Kremlin because it allows it to easily recruit freelancers, or โdisposable agentsโ as theyโre sometimes called.
PSGโs Champions League victory marred by violence in Paris
Nearly 500 arrested after looters raid shops in the Champs-รlysรฉes area and burn cars in the city
2 dead, hundreds arrested in France in Champions League celebrations
PSG’s Champions League trophy parade will go ahead Sunday evening with increased police and military presence, authorities said.
British man charged in US over plot to smuggle military tech to China
John Miller discussed exporting a sensitive encryption device from the U.S. to China in a blender, U.S. authorities said.
Two people die and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League victory
Vehicles torched in French capital as football supporters clash with police following match in MunichTwo people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France amid raucous celebrations after Paris Saint-Germainโs Championโs League final victor…
UK presses Team Trump to make trade deal real
Britainโs Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet with his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer next week amid confusion from businesses about when relief is coming.
A big, beautiful EU trade deal with Trump? Dream on!
European politicians have no appetite to give Trump big concessions and revisit the inflammatory topics that dominated the TTIP talks a decade ago.
Tesla sales slump across Europe amid backlash against Musk
Registrations for new vehicles in April drop to half 2024 figure despite a broader rise in battery electric carsSales of new Tesla electric cars are sliding across Europe, data suggests, amid a political backlash against its billionaire chief executive…
UK seeking to negotiate down Trumpโs 10 percent tariffs
The two sides are discussing non-tariff barriers as part of the talks.
German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal
The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests.
German court sends VW execs to prison over Dieselgate scandal
Consequences continue to be meted out over the massive corporate wrongdoing.
Trade talks bog down as countries โ and White House โ race to meet July deadline
President Donald Trump promised that his administration would be able to make quick trade deals with more than 50 trading partners. But halfway into his self-imposed deadline, talks have gotten bogged down.
Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1
Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.
EU, US to discuss tariff offers on Friday
EU stands by its approach in the talks with Washington, Commission spokesperson says.
Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping
French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.
Yellow hat revolt: Inside Franceโs rural rising
With rural discontent growing, Marine Le Penโs far-right party sees an opportunity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Q&A: Preventing biofuels sustainability fraud and unfair competition
Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. Theseย CO2-neutral fuels โ derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste and residues โ are the leading contributor to renewable energy in the transport sector, providing an [โฆ]
Vance hopeful for US-EU โlong-term trade advantagesโ
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni brings together U.S. vice president and European Commission chief at meeting in Rome.
The shadowy warlord behind Romaniaโs wrecked electionย
Romaniaโs 2024 presidential election was controversially canceled for suspected foreign interference. Horaศiu Potra, an ally of banned candidate Cฤlin Georgescu, is accused of plotting an insurrection.
Kazakhstanโs economic diversification strategy has EU market front and centre [Advocacy Lab Content]
China, Russia, and Italy remained Kazakhstanโs top foreign trade partners in 2024. Crude oil drove exports, while tech, cars, and pharma dominated imports.
US gets back to EU on trade war โ hinting at Trumpโs willingness to find a deal
Letter is first positive concrete engagement from Washington since the two sides paused retaliatory tariffs.
PMQs: Starmer finishes on top as he brands Tories โdead party walkingโ
The PM faced flack about the economic picture โ but dismissed Kemi Badenoch’s party as an irrelevant force.
Merz woos Trump with invitation to German ancestral village
The chancellor appears to want to appeal to the American president’s German ancestry in order to improve frayed relations.
Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children
French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing governmentParis was once notorious for speeding traffic and a parking technique involving gently nudging cars to squeeze into a spot โ but now it has …
‘Red meat and cars’: French menโs carbon footprint 26% higher than women’s, study finds
A study released on Wednesday investigating the gender gap in carbon emissions found that women in France emit 26 percent less carbon than men with their diet and transport choices. Researchers say household structure plays a โkey roleโ in shaping the…
Unregulated arms: The unchecked catalyst of global instability
From civilian violence to industrial control, the arms industry has successfully evaded fit-for-purpose regulation and accountability. Now more than ever, a collaborative response is required to reverse its devastating impact.
Trump tariffs have little impact on prices so far, defying grim forecasts
Inflation climbed at the slowest pace since early 2021 in April, surprising economists who anticipated tariff-related increases.
Trumpโs tariff deals send Europe to the back of the line
Trump calls the European Union โnastierโ than China. The EU is taking a deep breath.
Von der Leyen, Metsola and Costa take charter flight from Brussels to Luxembourg
European Commission defends the use of a private jet to attend Schuman Day celebrations with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden.
Mandelson on US-UK trade deal: โWe regard it as finalizedโ
The framework touted by the White House represents the first emerging deal following the doling out of President Donald Trumpโs tariffs last month.
EU’s cautious steps toward a response to Trump tariffs
The European Commission has threatened to impose additional taxes on a wide range of American products, such as cars and airplanes. But its priority is to move without breaking its unity.
Von der Leyen: I wonโt meet Trump in US until we can have โconcreteโ trade talks
“If I go to the White House, I want to have a package we can discuss,” the European Commission president said.
Merz to Trump: Give us โzeroโ tariffs
German chancellor says as a first step existing levies should be lowered.
Distrust of Trump hangs over the emerging US-UK trade deal
With dozens of deals to be brokered, the U.S.-U.K. trade deal should be one of the easiest โ and a POLITICO-Public First poll found that American and British adults have serious doubts about Trumpโs commitment to it.
Trump and Starmer agree on first US-UK trade deal after global tariffs
Presented on Thursday, the trade deal means that Trump’s tariffs on some UK industries will be eased, particularly on cars, in exchange for American farmers’ access to the country.
How carmakers fought CO2 rules and won
After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from cars.
How carmakers fought CO2 rules and won
After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from cars.
How Britain got to the front of Donald Trumpโs trade queue
From last-minute pork demands to parties in the embassy, this is how Britain charmed the unpredictable president โ and why it could all still unravel.
What is (and isnโt) included in the UK-US trade deal
Like any deal, it comes at a cost, with compromises made on both sides โ and some concessions may prove to difficult to digest.