THE son of Norway’s crown princess has denied four rape charges – as his six-week trial starts and he faces up to 16 years behind bars. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, has been charged with 38 counts including rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence in one …
USA expands visa curbs to 39 countries – should UAE residents worry?
The U.S. Department of State has expanded visa restrictions for citizens of 39 countries deemed “non-compliant.” This policy, under Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, impacts visitor, student, and immigrant visas. While UAE national…
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women.
The 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework
The EU’s next long-term budget: Parliament’s co-rapporteurs call for a significantly more ambitious 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework
UK politician Peter Mandelson under scrutiny over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein
British police are assessing whether former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson should face a criminal investigation for leaking sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro: A historic shift
On January 1, Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21st country to use the European single currency. Sofia’s adoption of the euro brings hope of major economic benefits, but it also comes at a moment of deep political polarisation and…
Ruthless Putin bombed his own citizens hiding in a SCHOOL in desperate bid to win back lost territory, report reveals
VLADIMIR Putin bombed a Russian boarding school sheltering civilians to target Ukrainian forces nearby, an investigation has revealed. The strike on the Soviet building in the occupied town of Sudzha, in Kursk – in which at least four people were kille…
Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal
The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.
China bans hidden car door handles after deadly incidents
China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist designs popularised by Tesla. The new rules require doors to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases and could influence global…
Sources: OpenAI is prioritizing ChatGPT over long-term research, prompting senior staff departures; Sora and DALL-E teams felt neglected and under resourced (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times)
Cristina Criddle / Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI is prioritizing ChatGPT over long-term research, prompting senior staff departures; Sora and DALL-E teams felt neglected and under resourced — Resources at $500bn company are being…