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Race to control ‘tripledemic’ as cases of RSV in children sweep US and Europe

Spike in respiratory syncytial virus as well as Covid and flu pushing many hospitals close to brink

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

EU flights to allow phone calls and internet surfing from next summer

The European Commission has authorised the use of 5G on trips across the skies, kicking airplane mode into touch

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

These are the implications of the latest wave of mega-fires for the European Green Deal

The last embers of 2022 fire season are finally extinguished, but the coming year’s mega-fires are also already sprouting. Although they are not making headlines now, the fires to come are quietly gestating: fuel continues to grow and, as soon as the weather allows it, they will strike again with…

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Enlargement back on EU's agenda at Western Balkans summit

The war in Ukraine has put the European Union’s expansion at the top of the agenda as officials from the Western Balkans and EU leaders prepare to meet Tuesday

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

New HMRC data raises UK hopes of end to Northern Ireland Brexit trade checks

Analysis of database tailored to EU needs shows 85% of GB exports stay in the region’s factories and shops

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Europe is looking for ways to counter the new US climate law

The European Union should improve its state aid rules and consider more green transition funding to offset possible distortions from the new U.S. climate and tax law, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022

Spain suspects letter bombs linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine

The six explosive envelopes were sent to three Spanish politicians, two embassies, an air base and a weapons maker.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022

Canada accused of putting its timber trade ahead of global environment

Weeks before Cop15 in Montreal, leaked letter to EU shows host tried to water down deforestation regulations

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

Ireland 'knows what it means to struggle for right to exist’, says EU's Ursula von der Leyen

Ms von der Leyen is on a two-day trip to Dublin, where she was meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

Ireland ‘knows what it means to struggle for right to exist’, says von der Leyen

The EU Commission president was speaking during a two-day visit to Dublin.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022