PEGI digs its heels in over Balatro's 18+ rating, according to its disappointed dev: 'blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future' Let's (not) go gambling. PC Gamer · Dec 19, 2024
The EU could force Apple to put AirDrop and AirPlay on Android phones The latest round of EU proposals under the Digital Markets Act means Apple may be compelled to avail AirDrop, AirPlay, and other exclusive APIs to Android phone makers, a move the company says would leave user privacy at risk. TechRadar · Dec 19, 2024
Balatro creator speaks out as PEGI doubles down on its 18+ rating, "blaming EU laws" for the roguelike's adults-only categorization: "This sucks" Well, at least we tried GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2024
European EV Sales Were A Mixed Bag In November As the year is coming to an end, the European electric vehicle market couldn’t be murkier. It’s a mishmash of numbers and depending on where you look or who you ask, you might get two completely different answers to the question, “How are EVs doing in Europe?” InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2024
Germany and France are in crisis – is the next global financial crash brewing? The eurozone’s flaws and a lack of growth in the EU have combined to malign effect. ‘More Europe’ is not the solution, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
Thursday briefing: How Labour’s so-called ‘surrender squad’ plans to regrow EU relations In today’s newsletter: Starmer wants to ‘reset’ our dealings with the bloc, to the upset of Brexit-backing Tories. But what exactly does that mean, and what might Brussels agree to? The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
Clouds on horizon as EU members meet to discuss relationship with UK Brief talks on 'mutually beneficial’ relations will look at security and defence, but even modest ambitions will be difficult to agree The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
Time to be shellfish: why the UK should go back to feasting on oysters and mussels Popular in Victorian times, they are sustainable, a good source of protein and brilliant for biodiversity, say those championing the bivalves The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
'At Least 100 North Koreans Killed' Fighting For Russia: Seoul At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024
TikTok is under investigation for Romanian election interference concerns Formal proceedings opened against TikTok in relation to the Romanian election. TechRadar · Dec 18, 2024
Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog The EU Commission was found to illegally target citizens with ads using sensitive personal data based on their political views, the European Data Protection Supervisor's decision can reveal. TechRadar · Dec 18, 2024
Europe’s privacy watchdogs tell AI companies what they must do to avoid big GDPR fines It is far from clear that companies such as Meta and OpenAI will be able to clear these hurdles. Fortune · Dec 18, 2024
Bulgaria trying to force out Syrian asylum seekers after fall of Assad Exclusive: NGO finds Syrians subjected to interrogations and reportedly pressed into signing return documents The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024
From welfare cuts to digital ID: Every Labour U-turn over past two years as Starmer resigns The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024 Global coal demand to reach record high in 2024, IEA finds Global consumption of coal is set to reach a new peak in 2024 – driven by rising demand in China, India and Indonesia, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report, released Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Revealed: Brexit has reduced UK exports by £27bn, new report claims A report by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) has revealed that small businesses have been worst hit by a £27bn drop in exports caused by Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years, review finds Despite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimated
Top News · Dec 18, 2024 Georgia's President Urges EU Action For Fair Election Georgia's outgoing president seeks EU intervention for new election amid protests against pro-Russia government, highlighting concerns over democratic free...
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars Barcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level
Fortune · Dec 18, 2024 Will BYD take over Europe’s struggling EV market? European automakers should beware—the world’s largest producer of plug-in cars is Chinese and has plans for European electric domination.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024 DRC files complaint against Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a criminal case against European subsidiaries of tech giant Apple, accusing the company of illicitly using "blood minerals" in its supply chain.
Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2024 EU research funds flow to Israel despite outrage over Gaza war Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250m since the war on Gaza began.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024 Middle East crisis: Israel issues fresh Gaza evacuation order despite increasing ceasefire hopes – as it happened Residents in parts of central Gaza told to move towards overcrowded ‘humanitarian zone’ that has already been hit by strikes
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024 Zelensky Huddles With European Leaders As Trump Looms Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels to discuss "next steps" on Russia's war as Donald Trump prepares to take office in the United States.
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024 One Billion Users, But Controversies Mount Up For TikTok TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.