UK Prime Minister Starmer visited Ireland to 'reset' relations post-Brexit, focusing on enhancing trade, security, and climate ties. Emphasis was placed on the Good Friday peace agreement, symbolizing the end of the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland. During the visit, Starmer atte..
EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations
EU envoy Lajčák has called on Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts towards normalising their relations. Discussions have taken place between Lajčák, Kosovo's Bislimi, Serbia's Vučić, and Kosovo's Kurti. Kosovo has closed parallel institutions and Serbia has blocked crossings. K..
Lebanon and Cyprus Accused of Pushing Back Syrian Refugees
Human Rights Watch has accused Lebanon and Cyprus of violating the principle of 'non-refoulement' by forcibly pushing back Syrian refugees to Syria. The Lebanese Armed Forces are implicated in these pushbacks, while Cyprus is pushing refugees back to Lebanon. The EU is funding Lebanon and the ICMPD without adequate controls, despite closely monitoring funded interventions according to the European Commission. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises to continue developing st..
New Starbucks CEO Can Commute to Work in Company Jet
Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, will not have to relocate for his job. He will have access to a company jet for his 1600-kilometer commute from his home in Newport Beach, California, to the Starbucks headquarters in Seattle, Washington. This move comes as Starbucks faces declining sales due to cautious consumer spending and challenging market conditions in China. Niccol, who previously worked at Chipotle, where he increased revenue and profits, will begin his role on September 9th. His base..
McDonald's Growth Strategy: Opening 200 New Restaurants in UK and Ireland
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McDonald's has strategically shifted its focus from Russia to the UK and Ireland markets, planning to open over 200 new restaurants and investing £1 billion. With a goal to create 24,000 jobs, the expansion includes various formats like high street and smaller 'drive-to' locations. The company aims to open a total of 10,000 new global restaurants by 2027. Despite facing challenges such as declining sales and boycotts in other regions, McDonald's remains committed to growth. CEO Alistair Macrow..
Privacy Complaints Filed Against Elon Musk's X for Data Use in Training AI
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Elon Musk's company X is facing nine privacy complaints after using data from EU users to train its Grok AI without consent. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) and privacy group noyb have filed legal complaints, arguing that X lacks a valid 'legitimate interest' basis for the data use. This comes after Meta paused a similar plan and a top EU court ruling that user consent is required for such data use. The DPC's response has been deemed insufficient by noyb, as there is currently no way..
Elon Musk's X Halts EU Data Collection for AI Training Amid Legal Dispute
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Elon Musk's X company has suspended the collection of European user data for training its AI chatbot 'Grok' following a court order from Ireland. Musk alleges that the EU offered an 'illegal secret deal' to stifle free speech. Regulators are closely monitoring the platform's compliance with GDPR regulations amid ongoing engagement. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is investigating the platform's data practices for potential violations of the GDPR. The suspension, from May to August,..
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