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EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China?

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80

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Austria-Algeria draw sparks World Cup match fixing allegations online

Austria and Algeria’s dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw sparked online claims that the match was fixed to send both teams into the knockout stage at Iran’s expense. Conspiracy theories, misleading videos and fake FIFA notices have fuelled the speculation, with some dubbing it the “Disgrace of Kansas City” in a nod to the infamous 1982

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: AI, Energy And Biotech Lead The Way

Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2026 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding deal

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Trump gets OpenAI to offer US 5% stake, far lower than Sanders’ target

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly in active talks with the Trump administration about the US potentially acquiring a 5 percent stake in the leading AI firm. Insider sources told the Financial Times that these talks are in “early stages,” but Altman “has argued that giving the public a financial stake in the company is

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