Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months Gaza’s Health Ministry says group of 50 patients and their attendants are in Egypt for medical treatment abroad. Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025
EU to ‘play tough’ with Starmer in post-Brexit reset Sir Keir on Monday will become the first prime minister to attend a dinner with EU leaders since Brexit The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025
It’s clear Britain can’t survive without immigration. Now Labour must convince voters Yet more evidence shows that we will only rely on it more as time goes on. It’s time to debate it without toxic rhetoric, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025
Britain hands £67m Brexit contract to firm at centre of Post Office IT scandal Exclusive: Lord Arbuthnot, who campaigned for wrongly convicted subpostmasters, said it sent the message the country ‘doesn’t care about the unethical behaviour shown by Fujitsu’ The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025
Europe's tech sector sees silver lining in DeepSeek's AI shake up China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot may have rattled US tech giants, but in Europe some industry players see a potential advantage. Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2025
Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’ New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to comply The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025
What the papers say – February 1 Here are the major stories grabbing the attention on Saturday’s news stands. Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025
Trump Considers Reducing Tariff On Canadian Crude Oil To 10% President Trump considers reducing tariffs on Canadian oil and imposing tariffs on the EU, citing unfair treatment. Stay informed on potential trade actions. Top News · Jan 31, 2025
Five years on, Brexit is still the gift that keeps on taking THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In 2025, regret is the general consensus – and given how little we’ve gained and how much we’ve lost, it’s more than understandable The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Italian court refers asylum seekers’ case to ECJ in challenge to Meloni’s migrant deal with Albania An Italian appeals court has refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal to move the proceedings beyond European Union borders The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Eurostar scraps fast-track check-in ahead of new EU entry/exit system Described as a ‘seamless’ way to make boarding the train into Europe, the fast-track check-in is now being removed The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Trump’s pick for health secretary has many dangerous views – but some good ideas, too RFK Jr’s proposal to remove fluoride from tap water is a matter for debate. But his plan to improve school lunches is laudable, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025
The Guardian view on the EU and Trump: unity is strength Editorial: The American president’s sabre-rattling over Greenland should alert member states to the need for solidarity and a reset The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025
Five years on, has Brexit put Britain at a disadvantage in EU talks? Five years after Brexit, the European Union appears to be setting the agenda in trade talks with Britain. Britons, meanwhile, are divided over whether the political and economic separation has been a success. Radio France Internationale · Jan 31, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025 Beethoven and Marie Curie compete with birds to appear on new euro notes European Central Bank picks two themes for redesign submissions: ‘iconic personalities’ or rivers and birds
InsideEVs · Jan 31, 2025 The Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035 The electric vehicle industry has embraced consolidation and efficiency. We’re seeing automakers slash costs and expand platform-sharing to minimize input and maximize output. Now, there’s a chance for EVs to be even more efficient by embracing the principles of a circular economy. Instead of the wasteful take, make and dispose…
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 Starmer told to be 'bold' and use EU security fears to secure better Brexit reset deal Exclusive: Lord Ricketts said the prime minster has an opportunity to put Britain back at the ‘heart’ of major decisions in Europe when he meets EU leaders on Monday
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025 Key Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopening for medical evacuations EU restarts monitoring the key border crossing which has been closed to people since May 2024 amid Israel’s war on Gaza.
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025 Giant Solar Farm In Mojave Desert Could Close Just A Decade After Opening A California power utility is seeking to end a contract early, leading to the closure of the world's largest solar power plant on the California-Nevada border.
Bored Panda · Jan 31, 2025 Things About Germany That Might Surprise Or Even Horrify Americans, As Shared By This Woman Content creator Laura Love went viral for sharing some examples of life in Germany that might sound truly unhinged to Americans. The post Things About Germany That Might Surprise Or Even Horrify Americans, As Shared By This Woman first appeared on Bored Panda.
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025 Sir Keir Starmer to host visit by German leader Olaf Scholz The Prime Minister will host the German leader over the weekend.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom The European Union has warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns about civil and labor rights and freedom of speech
Tom’s Guide · Jan 31, 2025 Fender x Teufel Rockster Cross review The Fender x Teufel Rockster Cross is a powerful, bassy speaker that looks the part. Mids and trebles are a bit muddy though, and it's crying out for an EQ.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025 Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won’t Labour admit it? Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with Europe, says Scotland’s first minister John Swinney
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025 Property in Spain: what the proposed taxes on foreign investment means for British buyers Last week, Spain’s Prime Minister announced plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on property purchases by non-EU residents. Experts give their advice on what this means for British buyers