Newsletter May 15, 2023

U.S. vs Europe: Tense contest to run UN migration agency opens

European countries and the United States are running rival candidates to head the U.N. migration agency in an unusually tense contest between allies that opens in Geneva on Monday.

Zelensky visits France after EU honours Ukraine fight 'for Europe'

Zelensky's arrival in Paris came hours after EU leaders in Germany presented him with a prize for the Ukrainian people for fighting for the bloc's freedom and values.

G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Biden 'optimistic' on debt talks with Republicans as default looms

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned a default could occur by June 1.

With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in recent years has grappled with record crossings

Study suggests cost of living crisis may be responsible for rise in cybercrimes

Experts at Money.co.uk advise British businesses to invest in robust insurance policies and security measures to protect them against fraud and cybercrime, revealing that businesses in the UK lost over £2.1 billion to fraud last year.

French fury over pension law is more than what it seems

France's citizens have protested for months over what appears to be the extension of the retirement age by two years. But the issue runs deeper. The public is upset at the president who they believe was voted in to do nothing.

Audio book narrators say AI is already taking away business

The giants of US technology, deeply involved in the explosively developing field of AI, are all pursuing the promising business of digitally narrated audio books.

OSCE media report highlights 'alarming trend towards authoritarianism'

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media has presented a her bi-annual report to the OSCE Permanent Council. It highlights concerning trends towards authoritarianism.

Vespia launches advanced AI business verification platform to combat money laundering

Vespia has developed a new way of conducting KYB in the crypto industry

Learner Drivers Hit by Soaring Costs Risk Prosecution for Driving Offences

The impact of high costs associated with learning to drive is making it unaffordable for many to learn, with learners risking to drive illegally.

Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Ancelotti ensures squad fitness with major reshuffle

With La Liga almost out of reach, Real Madrid have shifted their full focus on the Champions League.