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EU, Britain to face off in post-Brexit fishing battle case
EU, Britain to face off in post-Brexit fishing battle case
by  AFP

A tiny silver fish which is an important food source in the North Sea will take centre stage Tuesday as the European Union and Britain square off over post-Brexit fishing rights. Because of climate change and commercial fishing, the tiny fish "risked further decline... as well as species that are dependent on sandeels for food including fish, marine mammals, and seabirds".

Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
by  AFP

Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -– which is already triggering global jitters. Mike Crapo, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, said Monday that Bessent was "committed to restoring the prosperity and opportunity" seen under Trump's leadership.

Silicon Valley rattled by low-cost Chinese AI
Silicon Valley rattled by low-cost Chinese AI
by  AFP

Fears that the AI gold rush could be under threat rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a ChatGPT-like model from China, triggering predictions of turmoil for Silicon Valley and accusations of cheating.

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