UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trade bloc Britain will become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sunday. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
Former Premier League footballer elected as new president of Georgia The former Manchester City footballer is now the anti-Western president of Georgia The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
At least five dead as migrant boat capsizes in Greek waters Coastguard reports rescue of 39 survivors from boat that set out from Libya, but hopes fade for other passengers The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
Former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili elected president of Georgia The 53-year-old, who is pro-Russian and a vocal critic of the European Union, takes office after the Georgian Dream party won a contentious election Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024
Georgia Elects Far-Right Former Soccer Star As President Georgian lawmakers elect far-right former soccer star as president amidst mounting tensions over EU accession talks and ongoing protests in Tbilisi. Top News · Dec 14, 2024
EU ‘makes three major demands of UK’ as Starmer seeks new post-Brexit trade deal Document reportedly sets out key priorities for Brussels in Brexit reset talks The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
EU citizens are enthusiastic about AI use in law enforcement, but some fear it is a danger to democracy Europeans show enthusiasm for AI in law enforcement, yet there are concerns about its influence on elections and misinformation. TechRadar · Dec 14, 2024
Liberty Media's $4bn MotoGP deal facing EU probe The European Union looks set to probe Liberty Media's purchase of the MotoGP world championship, according to a report by Bloomberg. Autosport · Dec 14, 2024
Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks – as it happened Jordan welcomes diplomats from US, EU, and Turkey and Arab nations to discuss the developing situation in Syria, The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
‘Very small’ Brexit trade deal with Pacific no match for EU, Starmer told Britain is to officially join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,024 Here are the key developments on the 1,024th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024
Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations. Here, experts in everything from music to farming explain what they hope it will mean The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
Jordan To Host Syria Talks After Damascus Erupts In Celebration Jordan will host US, EU, Turkish and Arab diplomats on Saturday for high-level talks on Syria, a day after celebrations in Damascus and nationwide rejoicing at the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad. International Business Times · Dec 14, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian drones make multiple strikes inside Russia Attack on several regions comes after Russia hammered Ukrainian energy facilities with drones and missiles. What we know on day 1,025 The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024 Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect Donald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort
Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024 Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as European countries suspend claims The fall of Bashar al-Assad has brought with it uncertainty for Syrian asylum seekers across Europe, as several countries freeze applications from Syrians, arguing that those who fled his regime no longer have reason to fear returning to their homeland.
TechRadar · Dec 13, 2024 Civil societies warn against EU plans to make digital devices monitorable at all times "Lawful access by design" is "insecurity by design," say experts. Here's all you need to know.
Top News · Dec 13, 2024 EU Draft Law Targets Migrant Smuggling And Aid Groups EU countries agree on draft law to combat migrant smuggling, raising concerns about impact on humanitarian aid efforts and individuals assisting migrants.
RideApart · Dec 13, 2024 Harley-Davidson Tried to Cheat Europe's Tariffs, It Didn't Work Out For the Company Harley-Davidson just absolutely can't catch a break. Sales are plummeting, owners are aging out, internet weirdos are calling them woke, dealerships are pissed with executive mandates and increasing inventories, and their bikes just aren't as good as they once were. And don't even get me started on LiveWire, the brand's electric…
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 EU nations agree a crackdown on migrant smugglers. Some fear it may target people trying to help European Union countries have agreed a draft law aimed at preventing and countering migrant smuggling, which critics say could be abused to target people or charity groups that try to help migrants in trouble
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 Georgia Crisis Deepens As Government Set To Name Far-right President Georgia's political crisis deepened Friday after new pro-Europe protests were announced ahead of the controversial nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom Moldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Brussels to pressure Starmer to agree to youth mobility scheme in Brexit reset The European Commission has made a youth mobility scheme a key demand amid the prime minister’s post-Brexit reset with Brussels
Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2024 EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania In a significant milestone for European integration, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen free movement zone on 1 January – following a more than 13-year wait.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 Ex-Man City Striker Set To Be Georgia's New Far-right President Georgian ex-footballer turned far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become Tbilisi's next figurehead president in an indirect election denounced as "illegitimate" by the current pro-EU leader.