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This morning, the European Union focuses on strengthening international partnerships and addressing security challenges amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Continued discussions aim to enhance economic collaboration and readiness across member states.
The European Union is seeking an additional €70 billion for Ukraine in 2024, following a direct appeal from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who highlighted the financial impact of Russia’s intensified military actions. EU leaders have tasked the European Commission with identifying ways to bridge the funding gap.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that Germany is lagging in the artificial intelligence race, urging faster implementation of AI by policymakers. At the upcoming Invest in Germany summit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will announce a joint AI pact and significant funding to enhance Germany’s technological competitiveness.
Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, killing at least five civilians, wounding dozens and causing widespread damage, officials said.
The Danish royals gathered for their New Year’s banquet and dinner – and the new Queen-to-be looked radiant.
The year 2024 may have only just begun but it looks set to be an action-packed one. With a number of pivotal political, environmental, cultural and athletic events on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s to come. FRANCE 24 sets out a a timeline of a few major events that are certain to define 2024.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky honoured his people’s resilience in times of bloodshed in a long and lyrical New Year speech, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin stressed his country’s unity in a short and stern message that made only passing reference to the war.
Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, rockets and strikes marked the year’s earliest hours.
Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, said Sunday that she would abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown Prince Frederik.
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