US highlights AI as risk to financial system for first time
Financial Stability Oversight Council says emerging technology poses ‘safety-and-soundness risks’ as well as benefits.
Year: 2023
Hungary blocks $54bn EU financial aid for Ukraine
Veto came hours after the European Union agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine in…
Looking for Christmas markets? A new cruise sails to 20 of France’s markets this winter
European Waterways’ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” sails across France’s Alsace-Lorraine region, with 20 Christmas markets…
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai faces trial under ‘unfair’ national security law
The 76-year-old media mogul faces up to life imprisonment for alleged ‘sedition’ and ‘collusion with…
CNBC Daily Open: The rally continues but the pace slows
U.S. markets extended their rally spurred by a dovish Fed. Bu the pace slowed because…
CNBC Daily Open: The rally continues but the pace slows
U.S. markets extended their rally spurred by a dovish Fed. Bu the pace slowed because…
Amazon courts sellers at China summit as Temu and Shein gain momentum
Amazon hosted a summit for sellers based in China this week and announced a new…
Zelenskyy hails ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open membership talks for Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel says agreement a ‘signal of hope for their people and…
Zelenskyy hails ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open membership talks for Ukraine
European Council President Charles Michel says agreement a ‘signal of hope for their people and…
European Union leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine
Ukraine has seemingly moved one step closer to EU membership after leaders in Brussels agreed…
‘Regime of impunity’: Victims react to Fujimori’s prison release in Peru
The ex-president had been convicted of crimes against humanity after his government ordered the massacre…
Putin quizzed by apparent AI version of himself during live phone-in
Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked a question by what appeared to be an AI-generated…
Israel bombards Rafah as pressure mounts over civilian death toll in Gaza
At least 26 people killed in Israeli attack that levels neighbouring homes in southern city,…
Putin quizzed by apparent AI version of himself during live phone-in
Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked a question by what appeared to be an AI-generated…
Geminid meteor shower: Where, when and how to watch it
Considered an annual favourite, the Geminid meteor shower which peaks tonight is believed to be…
Retail sales rose 0.3% in November vs. expectations for a decline
Retail sales rose 0.3% in November, stronger than the 0.2% decline in October and better…
Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says rates to stay high for ‘extended period’
The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25% and said monetary…
Musk’s X hit with complaint alleging platform broke Europe’s strict privacy laws
The complaint, lodged by privacy activist Max Schrems, alleges that X unlawfully used people’s political…
Journalists’ deaths surge in Gaza but global 2023 toll drops, watchdog says
Reporters Without Borders: Journalists paying ‘heavy price’ in Gaza, where 13 have been killed on…
