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- 1Oxford opens Bodleian Library collection to OpenAI▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has agreed to let OpenAI train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe. The deal gives the AI company access to centuries of rare books and manuscripts, sparking debate among researchers, authors and archivists over cultural heritage being used to power commercial AI systems.
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Belgium and France meet in a UEFA Nations League fixture, with the match drawing live coverage worldwide. Belgium come into the game buoyed by a win over Italy and trained in preparation for the French side. Attention centres on the line-ups and star players such as Kylian Mbappe, with head-to-head records widely discussed. The fixture is trending across multiple countries including France, Japan, Sweden, the US and Germany.
- 3EU AI laws systematically overlook authors' moral rights, academic warns▼EU AI laws “systematically” overlook authors’ moral rights, academic warns
An academic has warned that the EU's AI legislation systematically fails to protect authors' moral rights, such as attribution and the integrity of their work, as AI systems increasingly train on and generate creative content. Writing in World Trademark Review, the scholar argues that current EU law focuses on economic rights and compliance rules while leaving moral rights largely unaddressed, raising concerns for writers and creators across Europe.
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England claimed their first UEFA Nations League win with a 2-0 away victory over Czechia, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scoring the goals under manager Thomas Tuchel. Match reports credit Gordon and Kane as standouts in a comfortable performance, though Tuchel faces injury concerns after Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly missed training before the game. The result is drawing attention across Europe and beyond.
- 5Ukrainian infrastructure experts trained on electronic evidence handling●CyberEast+ and CyberUA: Ukrainian critical infrastructure representatives and service providers enhanced their knowledge on procedures for collection and handling of e-evidence
Representatives of Ukraine's critical infrastructure sectors and service providers have completed training under the CyberEast+ and CyberUA projects on procedures for collecting and handling electronic evidence. The programme, run with Council of Europe support, aims to strengthen Ukraine's capacity to gather and process digital evidence in cybercrime cases, particularly relevant given the country's ongoing exposure to cyberattacks.
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New reporting says nearly 70% of organisations across key US industries are exposed to phishing attacks, prompting warnings for security teams to strengthen email defences, employee training and incident response. The figures are drawing attention among cybersecurity professionals in the US and Europe, where phishing remains one of the most common entry points for ransomware and data breaches.
- 7Night train start-up Nox to launch in March●Which night train start-up is in the lead? Nox launches in March
European night train start-up Nox is set to launch services in March, prompting debate over which of the new private sleeper train operators is currently leading the market. Observers are comparing Nox with rivals racing to revive overnight rail travel across Europe, a segment long dominated by state railways.
- 8Unattended Luggage Forces Evacuations at Four Dutch Train Stations●netherlands train station evacuations
Dutch train stations were evacuated after unattended luggage was found, disrupting services at four locations. The incidents prompted temporary closures and police checks before services could resume. Similar false alarms with abandoned bags are a recurring cause of station evacuations in the Netherlands and across Europe.
- 9235 first responders from 6 countries join EU civil protection exercise in Romania▼EU-funded civil protection exercise brings together 235 first responders from 6 countries in Romania
A civil protection exercise funded by the European Union has brought together 235 first responders from six countries in Romania. The drill, linked to the EU's civil protection mechanism, is designed to test cross-border coordination and readiness for disasters. Authorities hope such joint training will strengthen emergency response capacity across participating member states.
- 10Travel writers toast publication of Train Europe▼To celebrate the publication of Train Europe, @ NarrelleMHarris and I went out for a drink and the amazing ham baguette
Australian travel writer Tim Richards marked the publication of his new book Train Europe with a celebratory drink at Le Pub, joined by writer Narrelle M Harris. The pair reportedly enjoyed the venue's ham baguette, with Richards joking that Harris's hair was a matching touch for the occasion. The book, focused on travelling Europe by rail, appears to be newly released.
- 11Tennis summers in Belarus shaped Wisconsin prep standout Sasha Quandt●How summers of playing tennis in Belarus helped shape Lourdes Academy's Sasha Quandt
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel profiles Sasha Quandt, a tennis player at Lourdes Academy, tracing how childhood summers spent playing tennis in Belarus shaped her game and path. The feature highlights her family roots, the differences between training in Eastern Europe and Wisconsin, and how that background informs her play for the high school team today.
- 12US Army Medical Readiness Command Europe Highlights Workforce Resilience●Medical Readiness Command – Europe Emphasizes Readiness and Resilience of Workforce
The US Army's Medical Readiness Command – Europe is spotlighting the readiness and resilience of its medical workforce. The command stresses that keeping medical personnel prepared, trained and resilient is essential to sustaining healthcare support for soldiers and allies across the European theater, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen military medical capability in the region.