Tunisian parliament gets defensive after Black refugee treatment criticism Country’s interior minister has called images of dead refugees ‘fake’, as EU ignores criticism of deal with Tunisia. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023
EU border agency reports spike in illegal immigration The European Union's border agency Frontex says that illegal immigration into the EU rose by ten percent in the first half of 2023 compared to a year ago, with Mediterranean routes accounting for most of the arrivals. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2023
Meta offers to seek consent from EU users over targeted Facebook and Instagram ads Attempt to end long-running dispute is being watched closely by UK regulators Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023
Today’s Cache | AI could soon detect breast cancer in scans; Meta to ask EU users’ consent for targeted advertising; Meta starts news block in Canada AI could be used to lighten or even halve the workload of radiologists who read breast scans for signs of cancer. The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023
The EU’s fear of migration is back – but a squalid deal with Tunisia is no way to tackle it Europe needs a humane, pragmatic strategy, not this tried-and-failed tactic of doling out cash to authoritarian regimes, says Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded? Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023
EU To Scrutinize Adobe’s $20B Figma Acquisition In Comprehensive Review Regulators intensify examination of game-changing deal, as Adobe faces global regulatory scrutiny. Zenger · Aug 1, 2023
iPhone 15 Pro rumors: Release date, features, colors, specs, price, and more The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max will have the biggest upgrades of the entire line, but the question is, according to the rumors and leaks, what can we expect from the new-gen handsets? Laptop · Aug 1, 2023
France begins evacuating citizens from Niger coup after neighbouring nations warn of war France began the evacuation of hundreds of European citizens from Niger on Tuesday, a day after neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso said any outside intervention to restore the ousted government would be seen as a declaration of war. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
How Westminster SCUPPERED Scotland's just transition THE UK Government’s announcement of hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses as part of a promise to max out fossil fuels in the North Sea… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023
The Brexit ‘red tape’ illusion has been exposed by the Tories’ CE mark climbdown Despite claims over taking back control, UK is forced to comply with rules on which it has no say The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023
Uranium price hike projected after Niger coup spurs slight rise Mining operations continue in Niger, world’s seventh largest producer of uranium, despite last week’s military takeover. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023
UK products will stay branded with EU symbol in latest Brexit climbdown CE symbol due to stay after government U-turn The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
EU sees no uranium supply risks to nuclear production after Niger coup Niger has some of the world’s most extensive deposits of uranium, a key ingredient in the nuclear industry. Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 Here’s the truth about Sunak’s plans for the North Sea: he will sell out the planet to the dirtiest bidders Despite grave new warnings about the depth of the climate crisis, plutocrats are fighting to keep their profits – and our PM is with them, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 Eurostar’s Gwendoline Cazenave: ‘Seamless border crossing isn’t science fiction’ As the rail operator cuts back routes, its boss is pinning her hopes on technology to get the post-Brexit queues moving
RideApart · Aug 1, 2023 ACEM Report: European Motorcycle Sales Up 11 Percent In First Half Of 2023 A new report by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers highlights the significant growth of the motorcycle industry in the first half of 2023.
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 OPINION - As Europe burns, why is nobody nailing the climate deniers for being so wrong? As swathes of southern Europe were ablaze, parts of North Africa approached 50C and Antarctic sea ice fell to record lows, a thought crossed my mind — where have all the climate deniers gone? So many of the things they dismissively said would never come to pass are not only…
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Brexit: Liz Truss mini-Budget saw EU divorce bill soar by £91m Former PM’s disastrous tax-cutting plan piled an extra £91m on the UK’s payments to the bloc, Treasury documents show
Fortune · Aug 1, 2023 Europe faces an energy transition and an economic decline—and is fumbling both Europe is losing in its economic battle with the U.S. and watering down its green commitments.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 1, 2023 EU says free-trade talks with Philippines could unlock 'huge potential' The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate "a new era of cooperation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.
Laptop · Aug 1, 2023 iPhone 15 rumors and leaks: release date, features, specs, price, and more The iPhone 15 is fast approaching, and although the new phone line hasn't been released yet, the rumor mill is filled with gossip and leaks.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 What the papers say – August 1 Images from England’s remarkable victory in the final Ashes Test adorn the front pages.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023 UK to retain EU safety mark in latest Brexit climbdown Government bows to pressure from industry over costs of switching over to British marking
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023 How David Hunter’s trial has forced Cyprus to confront euthanasia Case of Briton who killed ill wife puts taboo subject in spotlight of socially conservative society