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Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:30
The Dutch government wants to buy up and close down livestock farms with excessive nitrogen emissions for 120 per cent of their market price. The EU Commission has given the green light for the 1.5 billion euro scheme after ruling that it does not constitute illegal subsidies. Previous government plans aimed at halving nitrogen emissions had met with fierce resistance.
Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:09
Signs that Ukraine is prepared for a major offensive in its defensive war against Russia are growing. According to Nato Secretary General Stoltenberg, 98 percent of the pledged Western weapons have arrived in the war zone, putting Ukraine "in a strong position to recapture occupied territory". Commentators discuss when the counteroffensive will start and what chances it would have.
Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:09
Concerns about artificial intelligence are growing. Yesterday, Geoffrey Hinton, one of the pioneers of the technology, joined the critical voices. Hinton quit Google saying he is worried that humans will lose control of the technology and warning that people may soon "not be able to know what is true anymore". Commentators echo his fears.
Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:09
Just a few more days and Charles III's long road to kingship will be completed: he will be crowned in London's Westminster Abbey on 6 May in the presence of his wife Camilla and numerous state guests and celebrities. Commentators wonder whether all the pomp and expense of the ceremony are still in keeping with the times and welcome.
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