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EU top diplomat Josep Borrell.
Disinformation experts to be deployed in EU offices globally to counter Russian fake news: Borrell
BRUSSELS — Experts in disinformation are to be deployed to European Union offices worldwide to counter false narratives spread by malignant actors including Russia and China, the bloc’s top diplomat said on Tuesday.“All our delegations will be equipped with experts on countering disinformation in many parts of the world in order to make our voice be heard better,” Josep Borrell told a public conference on disinformation in Brussels.He added that in recent years Russia’s spending to boost its ability to create and disseminate so-called fake news to further its agenda has massively outpaced European investments to counter such interference.In response, he said, the EU and like-minded partners should create a standardized and interoperable way of sharing data and analysis of foreign...
February 08, 2023

Disinformation experts to be deployed in EU offices globally to counter Russian fake news: Borrell

A protester with an umbrella kicks away a teargas pellet during a demonstration on the third day of nationwide rallies. — courtesy AFP
Tear gas and protests as pension strikes in France impact electricity and fuel supplies
PARIS — A national strike against planned pension reforms impacted France’s power supply and disrupted petrol deliveries from refineries on Tuesday.Strikes have been taking place since mid-January as unions protest against the government’s plans to make people work longer before retirement. Public transport and schools have also been affected.Total power supply was reduced by about 4%, or 2.9 gigawatts due to decreased supply at two nuclear reactors and several thermal plants, data from power utility EDF showed.Nuclear capacity was lowered by 890 megawatts and thermal plants were reduced by 2 gigawatts. No disruption was listed at hydro plants, but the hydraulic power sector of EDF posted a strike notice for Thursday.On the refining side, the shipping of petrol products from French...
February 08, 2023

Tear gas and protests as pension strikes in France impact electricity and fuel supplies




Last year, the EU registered over 330,000 irregular border crossings, a 64% increase compared to the previous year. — courtesy Salvatore Cavalli/Copyright the AP.
Migration returns to top of EU’s agenda but the same old political divisions remain
BRUSSELS — After years immersed in a lethal pandemic, a historic recovery fund, a devastating war, an energy crisis and dizzying inflation numbers, EU leaders are ready to bring back migration to the very top of the political agenda.The issue, responsible for opening deep fissures between EU countries, never actually faded away. But a 64% surge in irregular border crossings — around 330,000 — and a 46% rise in asylum applications — nearly 924,000 — last year have sparked a new sense of urgency among politicians to give the explosive topic another go.Austria is calling for EU funds to finance a new fence along the Bulgaria-Turkey border. Italy is pushing for an EU-wide code of conduct for rescue ships in the Mediterranean. And Denmark, a country that pursues a “zero-asylum”...
February 08, 2023

Migration returns to top of EU’s agenda but the same old political divisions remain

The AlpinSolar power plant of Swiss Axpo energy company on the dam of Lake Muttsee, near Linthal, Switzerland.
Switzerland: Why are mountains and snow the perfect mix for solar energy?
GENEVA — A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland’s longest dam. The solar dam is helping the landlocked nation maximize its green energy production in the winter months.The Lake Muttsee dam, in the central Swiss canton of Glarus, is over 7,800 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks — something that the team behind the AlpinSolar project says is a key benefit.“One of the qualities of alpine solar plants is that, especially in winter, they produce up to three times more electricity than a comparable facility in the midlands,” said Jeanette Schranz, communications lead for renewables at Swiss energy producer Axpo.The dam’s almost 5,000 solar panels produce 3.3 million kilowatt hours of energy per year, enough to supply...
February 08, 2023

Switzerland: Why are mountains and snow the perfect mix for solar energy?

The building of the Russian Olympic Committee. Russian and Belarusian athletes were allowed to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics under a neutral flag.
Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld
PARIS — The Olympic committees of five Nordic nations have backed calls for the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld for the Paris 2024 Games.In a joint statement the Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish committees said: “Now is not the right time to consider their return.”The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Russians and Belarusians may be allowed to compete as neutrals. Ukraine has threatened to boycott the Paris Olympics if that plan goes ahead.Last week, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland all voiced their opposition to the inclusion of athletes from Russia and Belarus, who were banned following the former’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Latvia’s foreign minister said it would be “unacceptable” for athletes from the two...
February 07, 2023

Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld

Undated handout photo issued by Hertfordshire Police of serving Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick. — courtes Hertfordshire Police
Former British police officer sentenced for 30 years
LONDON — A former UK police officer has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison over a series of sexual offenses.David Carrick had already admitted to dozens of counts of rape and sexual assault in a London court at the start of his trial in January, making him one of the country’s most prolific sex offenders.He pleaded guilty to 49 offenses including 24 counts of rape and was given 36 life sentences by Justice Cheema-Grubb.The offenses mostly took place near where he lived in Hertfordshire, outside of London, and spanned a period of 17 years. During that time, he worked for the Metropolitan Police safeguarding diplomatic and parliamentary premises.Carrick met some of his victims through online dating sites, or in social situations, and used his job as a police officer to gain...
February 07, 2023

Former British police officer sentenced for 30 years

Christian Atsu signed for Hatayspor in September 2022. — courtesy photo
Footballer Atsu ‘removed from wreckage with injuries’ after quake
ANKARA — Footballer Christian Atsu has been pulled out from the rubble of a building “with injuries” after the earthquakes in Turkey, his club’s vice-president Mustafa Özat has told Turkish radio.Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor, was trapped after the earthquakes that have killed at least 4,800 people.The ex-Ghana forward, 31, played 107 games for Newcastle and has had spells with Chelsea, Everton and Bournemouth.Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut is still in the collapsed building.Hatay was one of the areas closest to the epicenter of the earthquake, and has suffered extensive damage.“Christian Atsu was removed from the wreckage with injuries,” Özat told Radyo Gol.“Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble.“Hatay was deeply affected. We...
February 07, 2023

Footballer Atsu ‘removed from wreckage with injuries’ after quake

Russians seen reinforcing east ahead of Ukraine offensive
MOSCOW/ KYIV — Tens of thousands of Russians are being sent to eastern Ukraine as part of an offensive planned after Feb. 15, according to the Ukrainian governor of Luhansk region.“We are seeing more and more reserves being deployed in our direction,” said Serhiy Haidai, who expected a three-pronged Russian advance.Ukraine has warned repeatedly of an imminent offensive. But there is widespread skepticism of significant Russian success.The UK’s defense intelligence briefing said Russia’s aim was almost certainly to capture parts of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region that were not already under occupation.But the UK said “it remains unlikely that Russian can build up the forces needed to substantially affect the outcome of the war within the coming weeks”.Russian Defense...
February 07, 2023

Russians seen reinforcing east ahead of Ukraine offensive

Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie were found dead at 01:10 GMT on Sunday. — courtesy John Wildgoose
Epsom College teacher, daughter shot by husband, police believe
LONDON — The head teacher of Epsom College was shot dead by her husband, before he killed their daughter and took his own life with the same gun, police believe.George Pattison, who had a gun license, is believed to have killed Emma Pattison and seven-year-old Lettie at the family home in school grounds.Emma made a distressed call to a family member some time late on Saturday evening, the BBC understands. By the time the relative arrived, all three were dead.Surrey Police confirmed the family’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.Police said an investigation was being carried out to establish the full chronology and circumstances of the incident.They confirmed a firearm, licensed and registered to George was found at the scene and has been...
February 07, 2023

Epsom College teacher, daughter shot by husband, police believe

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, with the newly-appointed Conservative Party’s Chairman Greg Hands.
UK Premier Sunak shuffles top govt posts ahead of expected election
LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reshuffled the members of his government, shortly after marking his 100th day in office.He has also split up two larger government departments and created some new new ministries.There will be a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, which will have be “securing the UK’s long-term energy supply, bringing down bills and halving inflation”, according to Downing Street.A new, dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will have to “deliver improved public services, create new and better-paid jobs and grow the economy”.The business and trade departments will be combined into the Department for Business and Trade.And the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport loses digital from its portfolio and...
February 07, 2023

UK Premier Sunak shuffles top govt posts ahead of expected election

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