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Europe is quietly losing its bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and scientists warn the consequences could reshape entire ecosystems

Wild pollinators are disappearing across Europe, posing a significant threat. This decline impacts agriculture, economies, and food security, affecting vital societal functions. Many industries depend on these insects for reproduction and raw materials. Modern landscapes often destroy essential larval habitats, hindering insect survival. A new report urges integrated pollinator stewardship…

The Times of India

Meta Could Face Billions in Fines as EU Cracks Down on 'Addictive' Facebook and Instagram Features

The European Union (EU) has accused Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of violating its digital laws due to the ‘addictive’ designs of its Instagram and Facebook platforms.

Benzinga

Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

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Suzuki's Fan-Favorite GSX-R 1000 Is Still Around For 2027, And There's Even A Special Anniversary Edition

Suzuki just announced the details of its 2027 GSX-R 1000 lineup, including prices for all three models.

RideApart

Why Burnham might be better off aligning with the US – not the EU

IN THE ROOM: Andy Burnham's proposal to fix the UK's dire economic situation is to devolve and cosy up to Europe – but the solution may lie elsewhere, argues Helen MacNamara. Reported by Maja Anushka

The Independent UK

Remove addictive features or pay fine: EU tells Meta to fix Instagram, Facebook

The European Commission has charged Meta Platforms with breaching EU digital law. Instagram and Facebook features are accused of keeping users hooked and addicted. Regulators demand changes or face significant fines for the company. Meta rejects the allegations, citing improved teen protections and parental controls. The company will continue engaging…

The Times of India

Hungary to join European Prosecutor's Office, allowing probes into Orbán-era corruption allegations

The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government.

Euronews

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Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal tactic used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal skullduggery used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Tom’s Hardware

Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long?

As the US president swung between threats to take Greenland and promises of help for Ukraine, pledges of a ‘stronger Nato’ were lost in the wind, says Paul Taylor, senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'

The European Union has warned Meta to alter Facebook and Instagram's addictive design features. Brussels accuses the tech giant of failing to limit risks to users, especially children. Changes could include disabling features like infinite scroll and autoplay by default. Meta disagrees with the findings but will engage constructively with…

The Economic Times

French economy minister on Spain's debt proposal: 'It's interesting'

French Economy Minister Roland Lescure reacts to Spain's proposal for a new joint EU debt instrument worth up to €850 billion, while warning of potential risks. "If one country transfers its debt to the whole community, that might be an incentive for that country to take on more debt," Lescure…

Euronews

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

The Independent UK

Facebook and Instagram must stop ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, EU tells Meta

Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, must change the design features that make them addictive to users, the European Union said Friday. It also threatened to slap the US tech giant with steep fines if it does not abide by the new directive.

France 24

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could get another $100 price hike this year — for the third time in a row

A new report claims Samsung could increase the price of the Z Fold 8 Ultra by $100 compared to the Z Fold 7 — and that news is as shocking as licking rubber insulation.

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The Guardian - UK

EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’

Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’

Euronews

Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

Euronews

Apollo hijacks easyJet takeover with £5.7bn bid, trumping Castlelake

The budget airline easyJet has swung behind a £5.7 billion (€6.6bn) takeover proposal from the US private equity giant Apollo, abandoning its support for a rival American bidder days after agreeing to that offer.

Euronews

Chat Control 1.0 passed the European Parliament — through the back door

A loophole in parliamentary procedure allowed MEPs to extend mass scanning of private communications until 2026 — without a direct vote on the substance of the law.

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The Independent UK

Why I always build in a ‘travel buffer’ – especially now EES delays are in full swing

TRAVEL INSIDER: As EES border delays cause chaos across Europe, more travellers are building extra time into their trips to dodge disaster. But how big a buffer is really enough? Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

Euronews

Podcast | What's keeping NATO together and what's pulling it apart?

With the escalation of the war in Ukraine, the deteriorating EU-US relationship, and the unstable situation in the Middle East, what's the state of the NATO alliance?

Euronews

Watch: The brand new European crypto regulations that global companies could potentially bypass

The EU just built a massive financial fortress to tame the wild part of the market. Brussels wanted to replace a chaotic patchwork of 27 national rules with one strict system. But here goes a surprise: the brand new rulebook might already be obsolete.

Euronews

Where in Europe are scaleup companies performing best?

Europe's startup landscape is changing fast. Scaleups are driving jobs and innovation across the EU, but which countries and industries are leading the growth race?

Euronews

Newsletter: Money talks, but first listen to Lagarde

In today's newsletter: An exclusive interview with EBC President Christine Lagarde, the Spanish proposal of €850 billion of EU common borrowing, and ambassadors race to the 21st sanctions package against Russia finish line.

The Guardian - UK

Apollo gatecrashes easyJet sale with surprise £5.7bn takeover offer – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Independent UK

Watch in full: Sir Nick Clegg in conversation with Geordie Greig

The former deputy prime minister compared Brexit to a ‘massive cardiac arrest’ – and warned Britain now needs Europe more than ever

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