Government’s ‘ideological’ approach to Brexit trade deals condemned by senior Tory Former Cabinet minister George Eustice says too much has been given away in the name of free trade The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions European Union states were holding a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting trade restrictions. Reuters · May 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 441 As the war enters its 441st day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Why large parts of Mongolia are affected by desertification BARUUN-URT, Mongolia: Strong winds and heavy dust storms are frequent occurrences in Mongolia as the Asian country is facing worsening desertification and land degradation, with a steady decline in vegetation cover year by year. Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023
MEPs to vote on proposed ban on ‘Big Brother’ AI facial recognition on streets Thursday’s vote in EU parliament seen as key test in formation of world’s first artificial intelligence laws The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
France calls on EU to list Wagner as ‘terrorists’, UK considering French parliament told that Wagner mercenaries follow the geopolitical policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
UK poised to label Wagner group terrorists as France urges EU to act Paris calls on bloc to take action as report says Britain will blacklist mercenaries The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Former Tory leader urges Government to abandon 'not for EU' food label plan for UK A FORMER Tory leader has urged the Government to abandon the plan to label staple food products "Not for EU" across the whole of the UK,… The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023
Michelle Visage on why she loves Eurovision: ‘It’s probably the campest show on TV after RuPaul’s Drag Race’ EXCLUSIVE: The popular US personality also shares her secret to dealing with awkward celebrities ahead of hosting the red carpet coverage at this year’s TV Baftas Evening Standard · May 9, 2023
Green crosshairs: On the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism India needs to react with greater alacrity to what may be considered a sophisticated trade barrier by the European Union The Hindu · May 9, 2023
Cyprus handed 800-page US dossier on Russia sanctions breaches Report details how local people and firms helped Alisher Usmanov’s conceal immense wealth The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Jameson Irish whiskey bottled in Dublin spotted for sale in Russia despite war in Ukraine Senator Garret Ahearn called for French drinks company Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU sanctions list Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023
Brexit red tape risks winter of empty supermarket shelves, food chiefs warn Exclusive: Fears of new disruption to fresh produce supply from EU when import controls hit in October The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Council boss laughs at official forging signature of previous city manager Exclusive: Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn has called for a "full investigation" into the incident and for Mr Keegan to clarify the comments Dublin Live · May 9, 2023
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 EU Parliament votes to fast-track Ukraine ammunition bill European Union lawmakers have decided to fast-track legislation to boost ammunition and missile production in the 27-nation bloc to support the war effort in Ukraine
Belfast Live · May 9, 2023 UUP's Doug Beattie: NI council election a choice between delivery or dysfunction He said concerns over Brexit's NI Protocol cannot be ignored, but argued a restored Stormont can "deal with the challenges"
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023 Defence, travel, science: how post-Brexit relations could warm further Improving ties between the UK and EU could lead to agreements on youth mobility and research collaboration
Evening Standard · May 9, 2023 EU ready to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink for universal broadband via nanosatellites The EU has a constellation of industry giants ready to build the next-gen Low Earth Orbit tech and make global internet access cheaper for everyone
Reuters · May 9, 2023 China says it's in touch with all parties in seeking Ukraine ceasefire Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday that Beijing would maintain lines of communication with all parties to the war in Ukraine, including Germany, in seeking a ceasefire.
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 440 of the invasion Putin tells soldiers fighting in Ukraine ‘whole country is praying for them’; Russia launches 15 cruise missiles at Kyiv
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2023 Germany's Scholz says EU must not be daunted by Russia, but urges reform of the bloc German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declared Russia's "show of force" in Moscow would not intimidate the European Union, which he says should reform to become a larger "geopolitical" bloc as the continent marks Europe Day.
Evening Standard · May 9, 2023 What is Europe Day and how is it being celebrated? The special day was established many decades ago
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Evening Standard · May 9, 2023 OPINION - The moral of the local elections is that Brexit is a dead issue ... for now Brexit is over. That’s the big story of English local elections that you might, understandably, have missed amidst the Coronation and yet another long weekend. That story is bad news for Rishi Sunak and the Tories, though it may also one day pose some challenges for Sir Keir Starmer too.