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The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, and analysts warn the measures could undermine European sovereignty. The move puts pressure on European states that back the Hague-based court, raising questions about how the EU will respond and whether member states will defend the institution against American punitive action.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning directed at the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, all NATO and EU members. The remarks have drawn attention given ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine, with officials in the region voicing concern about Russian rhetoric and the security of NATO's eastern flank.
- 3EU moves to curb energy and water use by data centres●EU moves to curb energy and water for data centres
The European Union is moving to restrict the energy and water consumption of data centres, a sector whose rapid growth driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence has put mounting pressure on electricity grids and water supplies. The proposal signals tighter regulation of tech infrastructure across member states, with debate focusing on how sustainability rules will affect data centre operators and Europe's digital economy.