The European Union, United States and United Kingdom have signed the Council of Europe’s convention on artificial intelligence (AI). The Council of Europe Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law was adopted by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on 17 May this year. It...
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UK regulator drops Microsoft, Inflection AI probe
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared Microsoft’s partnership with Inflection AI following an initial investigation, ruling the pair’s relationship will not impact competition in the country. The CMA opened a phase one probe into the partnership in July, after Microsoft hired a large numbers of Inflection AI’s workforce, including the start-up’s CEO Mustafa...
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Gaza War: PM Starmer vs Rishi Sunak over UK suspending some arms exports to Israel
Israel-Hamas war in Gaza remains intensified even on day 334. Amid the intensifying conflict, the United Kingdom has suspended arms export licenses to Israel. The UK suspended 30/350 arms licenses to Israel, citing a ‘clear risk’ that they could be used in breaches of international humanitarian law. This comes after six Israeli hostages were found...
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UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Grenfell fire victims on behalf of British state
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday apologised on behalf of the state to victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people. “I want to start with an apology on behalf of the British state to each and every one of you, and indeed, to all of the families affected by...
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British defense secretay rejects Israeli criticism of suspension of some arms exports – UPI.com
British Defense Secretary John Healey defended criticism of a decision by the government to suspend exports to Israel of some military goods saying the country remained a staunch ally of Israel and that it would not affect its ability to defend itself. Photo courtesy U.K. Parliament/Creative Commons Sept. 4 (UPI) — Britain pushed back against...
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UK govt’s decision to suspend some arms for Israel frustrates both sides
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the British decision was shameful and would embolden Hamas | Photo: Shutterstock 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 04 2024 | 9:38 AM IST Britain’s decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel was roundly criticised on Tuesday with some British politicians and Jewish groups accusing the...
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Prince Harry has ‘no interest’ to return to UK as he is enjoying…
Prince Harry reportedly has “no interest” to return to the United Kingdom as he is enjoying new sets of “amazing” friends in the United States. Prince Harry ‘rubbing salt in the wounds’ of Royal Family. (Photo by Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) The Duke and...
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UK leading the world in fusion powerplant design
The UK is leading the way in fusion energy powerplant design, as published in a recent special Royal Society edition. The edition details the technical progress of STEP, a pioneering programme to design and build the UK’s first prototype fusion plant. This is the first time a complete snapshot of the design has been captured...
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The United Kingdom has suspended 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel – Sarajevo Times
The UK has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel following a review, the country’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday. Addressing parliament, Lammy said the decision comes after a review of UK arms export licenses found there was a “clear risk” they would be used in a way that could breach international law....
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UK halts 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel amid Gaza conflict
The protesters chanted “Now! Now!” and demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a ceasefire deal with Palestinian group Hamas to bring the remaining captives home (Photo: PTI) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 03 2024 | 7:12 AM IST United Kingdom says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms export...
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Prince Harry’s surprise visit to UK left many attendees ‘astounded’ and ‘pleased’
Prince Harry recently made an unexpected trip to the United Kingdom to attend the funeral of his late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, on August 29 at St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk. The funeral took place just two days before the anniversary of his mother, Princess Diana‘s tragic death in 1997. His presence at the...
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UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel
The United Kingdom is suspending dozens of weapons exports to Israel over concerns the arms could be used to break international law just a short time after Hamas murdered six hostages taken from Israel. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy told lawmakers on Monday that the decision related to about 30 of 350 export licenses for...