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    Ukraine launches TrophyLab, turning captured Russian weapons into a battlefield R&D platform

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    Ukraine launches TrophyLab, turning captured Russian weapons into a battlefield R&D platform
    June 19, 2026
    Today, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is launching the TrophyLab platform — a secure space that provides verified users with access to…
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    Move fast and scale safe – making the AI Growth Lab work for legal tech
    June 19, 2026
    Last week, the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of the advisory AI Growth Labs, a new advisory sandbox designed to accelerate…
    UK’s top data regulator resigns, citing ‘poor judgement’
    June 19, 2026
    John Edwards had been subject to an independent workplace probe that found there was “a case to answer.”
    Ghent-based Adomate raises €1.4 million to help marketers create AI-powered social media ads at scale
    June 19, 2026
    AI health tech from ex-Palantir lead raises £12m
    June 19, 2026
    Quantum Systems and Tencore expand defence robotics production with new German manufacturing hub
    June 19, 2026
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    Silicon photonics firms warn Europe lacks infrastructure to turn research into commercial success Infrastructure & Energy

    Silicon photonics firms warn Europe lacks infrastructure to turn research into commercial success

    Magyar once again urges the EU not to bypass the Western Balkans countries EU & Regional Affairs

    Magyar once again urges the EU not to bypass the Western Balkans countries

    Move fast and scale safe – making the AI Growth Lab work for legal tech AI & Emerging Tech

    Move fast and scale safe – making the AI Growth Lab work for legal tech

    EU governments back Global Gateway — but insist Brussels explain where the billions go EU & Regional Affairs

    EU governments back Global Gateway — but insist Brussels explain where the billions go

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    The EU is for the birds

    Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks Cybersecurity

    Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks

    EU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against China  Innovation & Research

    EU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against China 

    Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin Innovation & Research

    Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin

    ‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future Energy & Utilities

    ‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future

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    Anna King appointed to UKRI board

    Anna King appointed to UKRI board

    By Oscar Hornstein   |   June 19, 2026

    Anna King, a longstanding executive in the British health sector, has been appointed to the board of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).…

    Park Plaza hotels owner receives another takeover offer and could join London market exodus

    Park Plaza hotels owner receives another takeover offer and could join London market exodus

    By admin   |   June 19, 2026

    Park Plaza owner PPHE has received another takeover bid, paving the way for another firm to leave the London stock market.

    UK’s top data regulator resigns, citing ‘poor judgement’

    UK’s top data regulator resigns, citing ‘poor judgement’

    By Frank Hersey, Joseph Bambridge   |   June 19, 2026

    John Edwards had been subject to an independent workplace probe that found there was “a case to answer.”

    Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president

    Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president

    By Agence France-Press in Havana   |   June 18, 2026

    Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economyCuba’s economy needs urgent changes to overcome a…

    Allianz chief executive warns of  AI ‘socialism’ as investors lean on chatbots

    Allianz chief executive warns of  AI ‘socialism’ as investors lean on chatbots

    By Maisie Grice   |   June 18, 2026

    The chief executive of one of Europe’s largest asset managers has urged investors to avoid being over-reliant on general online chatbots to…

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    Move fast and scale safe – making the AI Growth Lab work for legal tech
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    UK’s top data regulator resigns, citing ‘poor judgement’
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