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Record heatwaves drive EU's July excess deaths to 2022 high

The European Union saw 16% more deaths than usual in July as a record-breaking heatwave hit parts of the continent, its highest monthly figure so far this year, official data showed on Friday.

Reuters

Ukraine war: Putin's failure will pave the way for China's rise to pre-eminence in Eurasia

What had been suspected for some time has now come out into the open: China has “concerns” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While this is hardly a big surprise, the source and venue of this admission is. Few would have expected Vladimir Putin himself to make such a statement –…

The Conversation

Italy to contribute to Ukraine EU aid program with 700 million euros - govt draft

Italy will contribute to the EU's macro-financial assistance (MFA) program for Ukraine with 700 million euros ($697.48 million), a government draft showed on Friday.

Reuters

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Over 1,000 flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike

Travellers face a difficult day after the largest union of air traffic controllers called for a 24-hour strike in France. About half of scheduled connections in and out of the country have been grounded. Low-cost airline Ryanair called for EU action as it had to cancel hundreds of flights, which…

France 24

What flights are cancelled? Ryanair and AerLingus axe flights to France due to strikes

Ryanair has cancelled 420 flights and about 80,000 customers are affected

Evening Standard

Only 15% of public support plan to axe bankers’ bonus cap

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng under fire over ‘obscene’ proposal to ditch limits on pay-outs

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Airport Ryanair flights to Spain and France cancelled due to strike action

Ryanair has grounded 420 flights, impacting 80,000 customers today as air traffic control staff in France take strike action. A number of flights from Edinburgh Airport have been cancelled.

Edinburgh Live

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Dublin hopeful N.Ireland protocol talks will resume within weeks

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Friday that he was optimistic that talks between Britain and the European Union on overhauling Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements could resume within weeks.

Reuters

EU wants to ensure independent media, tougher media mergers rules

Media groups seeking to take over smaller rivals will have to make sure that their deals ensure media pluralism and safeguard editorial independence under draft rules announced by the European Commission on Friday.

Reuters

Switzerland suspends relaxed visa rules for Russians - govt

The Swiss government decided on Friday to fully suspend an agreement that eases visa rules for Russian citizens, it said in a statement.

Reuters

EU parliament resolution slams China’s aggression towards Taiwan

Resolution says ‘provocative actions’ by China against Taiwan must have consequences for EU-China relations.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of flights grounded as French air traffic control walkout hits UK routes

Routes which overfly France will be disrupted yet domestic French services are protected by law in row over wages and recruitment

Wales Online

Tips to reduce energy usage as households told to cut consumption by 10%

The European Commission has drafted an emergency plan to reduce high bills as the continent faces its worst ever energy crisis

Dublin Live

Irish passengers urged to check travel plans as Aer Lingus and Ryanair forced to cancel over 430 flights

Aer Lingus has cancelled four flights between Dublin and Paris today due to industrial action being taken by French air traffic controllers

Irish Mirror

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Spain extends tough Covid entry rules for UK holidaymakers in new travel blow

Curbs will be in place until at least November 15, which means the schools' half-term break and late season rush for holiday bargains will be impacted

Birmingham Post

Cornish finance chief - What will Liz Truss do for us?

Peter McGahan, chief executive of Truro-based independent financial adviser Worldwide Financial Planning asses the potential costs of Prime Minister Liz Truss' policies

France 24

Ukraine combs mass burial site in Izium, says signs of torture found

Bodies exhumed from a mass burial site near the easter Ukrainian town of Izium "showed signs of violent death", a Ukrainian official said on Friday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called proof of war crimes by Russian forces. The discovery came as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi put pressure on…

The Canberra Times

EU deforestation moves could backfire: beef producers

"A one-size-fits-all definition of deforestation does not exist."

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EU Parliament backs resolution criticising TotalEnergies project in Uganda

The EU raises serious questions about the actions of French energy giant TotalEnergies in Uganda, with MEPs saying the group's oil pipeline project has led to evictions and arrests. Also in this edition: the United Nations publishes a report shedding light on increased human rights violations in Burkina Faso. Finally,…

The Conversation

New Zealand has announced a biofuel mandate to cut transport emissions, but that could be the worst option for the climate

Biofuels – and a broader bioeconomy – are key parts of New Zealand’s recently released first emissions reduction plan, particularly for transport, forestry and a transition to a more circular use of resources.

The Conversation

We asked Ukrainians living on the front lines what was an acceptable peace – here's what they told us

Ukraine’s recent counteroffensive success against Russian troops in the Kharkiv region has raised hopes that a larger rollback of occupying troops is at hand. But this remains a daunting task: Russia continues to occupy roughly one-fifth of the territory of Ukraine, including Crimea, which it unilaterally incorporated into the Russian…

The Conversation

Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work out

In August 2022, a statewide referendum in Kansas saw citizens overwhelmingly reject a plan to insert anti-abortion language into the state’s constitution. It comes as a slew of similar votes on abortion rights are planned in the coming months – putting the issue directly to the people after the Supreme…

The Guardian - UK

What is the banker bonus cap and could scrapping it boost growth?

Chancellor may lift EU-era restriction in hope of making UK more attractive to financial sector

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine: Kryvyi Rih residents urged to shelter as Russian missiles strike again

Zelenskiy meets Von der Leyen in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on power and utilities providers

Reuters

Von der Leyen: Supporting Ukraine is costly, but freedom is priceless

Supporting Ukraine comes at a high cost, but freedom is "priceless," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told Reuters on Thursday amid soaring inflation and high energy prices in Europe.

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