Fears of toilet roll shortages as new EU law comes into effect The European Union is set to ban imports and exports of products linked to deforestation - like the virgin wood pulp used in toilet paper Bristol Post · Apr 23, 2023
Ukraine reportedly sets up positions on eastern Dnipro river in attempt to dislodge Russian troops – as it happened Constant attacks from Russian troops have made it impossible for Kherson residents to return to their normal lives The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023
NI has potential to be Singapore-style investment hub, says Silicon Valley CEO Ms Friar was back in Northern Ireland last week to speak at a major conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Belfast Live · Apr 23, 2023
Driver, 22, and two others killed as train ploughs into car in horror crash The car's 22-year-old driver was killed along with two women who were with him in the vehicle, aged 21 and 22 in the horror crash in Germany Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2023
Food for thought: why isn’t the UK government focusing on soaring grocery prices? Ministers should aim to support households and bolster Britain’s often overlooked supply chain The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
New law sparks toilet roll shortage fears as some industry bosses call for calm One industry boss said: "We can say with absolute confidence that there will not be a shortage of toilet roll resulting from changes to EU laws." Nottingham Post · Apr 23, 2023
Chad picks a fight with Germany – what's behind it and what the consequences are Chad recently ordered the German ambassador to the country, Dr Gordon Kricke, to leave within 48 hours, accusing him of disrespectful behaviour and disregard for diplomatic protocol. In retaliation, Berlin expelled the Chadian ambassador to Germany. Helga Dickow, a political scientist and expert on Chad, explains the link between the… The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023
Experts warn of more toilet roll shortages as new law set to come into force The new EU law sets out to ban products linked to deforestation, which may have a 'gigantic effect' on the toilet paper industry. Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023
Britain has an obesity crisis. We won’t solve it until we start listening to ‘nanny’ In failing to regulate the food sector, successive governments have allowed industry giants to flood the market with products that make us ill The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
Truce or a bloody stalemate? It all rides on Ukraine’s spring offensive Volodymyr Zelenskiy may be forced to accept an unpalatable compromise, however well his troops do on the battlefield, writes foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023
Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols Josep Borrell says safeguard would show Europe’s commitment to the ‘absolutely crucial’ area The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023
Italy rethinks its close China ties as US backs stronger break Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is getting dragged into the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing as she tries to disentangle Italy from its close relationship with China. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
iOS 17 biggest changes just tipped — and there’s bad news The update is rumored to bring sideloading apps to iPhones as a Europe-only feature. Tom’s Guide · Apr 22, 2023
Europe wants more cities to use data center waste heating EU wants to reuse energy from data centers for carbon-neutral heating, with Germany proposing stringent targets to get there. TechRadar · Apr 22, 2023
WEKU · Apr 22, 2023 The 'Champagne of Beers' gets crushed in Belgium Belgian customs destroyed a shipment of 2,352 cans of Miller High Life after the Champagne trade body called foul over the "Champagne of Beers" slogan.
TechRadar · Apr 22, 2023 iOS 17 app sideloading might only be available in Europe According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, iOS 17 is going to allow sideloading – but only if you're in Europe.
Wales Online · Apr 22, 2023 US beer behemoth feeling the heat from French wine producers for 'Champagne of Beers' slogan Customs workers crushed more than 2,000 cans of Miller High Life advertised as such
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023 Grazie, Londra: why Milan can thank Brexit for a new lease of life Finance sector workers are deserting the UK for the Italian city, lured by the weather, the way of life and tax breaks
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 Brazil's Lula kicks off visit to European ally Portugal Portugal’s president has welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on an official visit to Lisbon
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023 Russian Fertilizer Seized in Latvia Sent to Kenya by UN Agency Russian-origin fertilizer which Latvia seized due to European Union sanctions is being sent to Kenya by the United Nations' World Food Program, Latvia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The first shipment of part of the 200,000 tons of the seized fertilizer left the port of Riga on Friday and several…
Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023 Warning of more toilet roll shortages as new law takes effect Fears that manufacturers may be caught short by EU regulations which ban import and export of products linked to deforestation
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023 Russian minister's ex-wife sneaked to UK to visit son who 'is dodging war' Timur Ivanov and Svetlana Maniovich allegedly had a “pre-emptive” divorce last summer, allowing Ms Maniovich to dodge the EU sanctions that were later applied to her husband
Reuters · Apr 22, 2023 Russian fertilizer seized in Latvia sent to Kenya by UN agency Russian-origin fertilizer which Latvia seized due to European Union sanctions is being sent to Kenya by the United Nations' World Food Programme, Latvia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023 ‘Our credibility must be safeguarded’: Cyprus in turmoil after Russia sanctions Island shuts 10,000 Russian bank accounts as US and UK put Cypriot lawyers and accountants under sanctions for enabling oligarchs including Roman Abramovich
Metal Hammer · Apr 22, 2023 Another tour bites the dust as The Agonist pull plug on European shows The Agonist have cancelled all their 2023 summer European dates to save themselves from "financial jeopardy"