Tech Industry Seeks Favor With Trump Administration Tech executives engage with Trump administration to advance industry interests and priorities in evolving political landscape. Top News · Dec 17, 2024
Irish support for Palestinians stands firm, despite Israeli anger Israel may have withdrawn its ambassador, but Irish support for Palestinians is deep-rooted. Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2024
Starmer reveals plans for new EU defence pact as PM warns Ukraine war ‘already bigger than Europe’ Exclusive: Sitting down with The Independent, the prime minister has for the first time outlined his Brexit reset plans for further European defence cooperation amid an increasingly unstable global landscape The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Europe Faces Economic and Political Headwinds Next Year Challenges for Europe: Potential tariffs, high energy prices and more competition from China will weigh on the bloc in 2025. Kiplinger · Dec 17, 2024
European Super League relaunched as 'Unify League' The promoters of the European Super League have contacted UEFA and FIFA to seek official recognition for its new competition. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024
Ireland Fines Meta 251 Mn Euros Over Facebook Hacks An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy on Tuesday said it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 million euros ($263 million) for a data protection failure that saw users' accounts hacked. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024
The Unify League is soccer's latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans to create a rival to the Champions League The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
EU launches flagship satellite project to rival US networks by 2030 The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Due to be fully operational by 2030, it will rival major American networks. Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024
European Commodities: Did Dutch Natural Gas Just Find a Bottom? A sharp correction in cocoa looks likely at these levels. Barchart · Dec 17, 2024
European Super League promoter confident Uefa will accept new plans The promoter of the Super League’s latest proposed iteration is confident that it will receive authorisation from Uefa to proceed with its plan in the new year The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
EU reveals sites for major AI factories across Europe European Commission confirms seven locations for its next-generation AI Factories, more applications welcome. TechRadar · Dec 17, 2024
Three possible futures for the global economy if Trump brings in new trade tariffs The last time Donald Trump was US president, he entered trade wars with China and Europe. But despite his bravado and tariffs, the US trade deficit did not improve. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024
How religion helped the radical right take the lead in Romania’s now-cancelled election The role and symbolic use of the Romanian Orthodox Church and religious rhetoric, in the recently cancelled Romanian election was significant. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024
EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Romania Vote 'Interference' The EU said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into TikTok following allegations the platform was used by Russia to sway the result of Romania's later annulled presidential election. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 EU Investigates Tiktok Over Alleged Election Interference In Romania EU probes TikTok for potential violations during Romania's election over alleged Russian interference and platform integrity concerns.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election European Union regulators are investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 M&S rents warehouse just to store post-Brexit paperwork, boss reveals Ex-Tory MP and M&S chairman said ‘it is quite extraordinary… you wouldn’t believe it’, but the retailer has to store thousands of pages of documents in a warehouse in the Republic of Ireland for six years after taking food across the border
Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024 France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Voices: Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Should the UK favour rebuilding closer ties with the EU to boost trade and security, or maintain its historic ‘special relationship’ with the US for global influence?
inkl · Dec 17, 2024 Gambling Legislation Around the World: Where Does Blackjack Stand? Online gambling is a world that is most complex and constantly changing, as different nations have different laws and gambling regulations worldwide. Blackjack is among the most popular games in casinos, thus drawing action involved in the legislation concerning any changes, whether in land or even in the wider gaming…
International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024 Bach's Successor Must Give Russia Cold Shoulder: Ukrainian Sports Minister The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP. Seven candidates are vying to succeed Bach in an election in March but the…
Fortune · Dec 16, 2024 Debbie Weinstein is the most powerful woman in European tech as Google's new President for EMEA Debbie Weinstein now has one of the most powerful tech jobs in Europe.
International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2024 Keir Starmer's 'Surrender Squad' Faces Backlash Over Claims of Undoing Brexit by Aligning With EU Keir Starmer has been accused of setting up a 'surrender squad' to undo Brexit by the backdoor. Meanwhile Reform and Nigel Farage appear to be gaining momentum.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 The Guardian view on political turmoil in Paris and Berlin: an ominous end to the year Editorial: The European Union’s two most powerful member states are plunged into introspection, as Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 European Commission takes UK to court over EU citizens’ rights British government referred to European court of justice for alleged failure to protect rights of EU citizens in UK