Stormont votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
Northern Ireland votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Northern Ireland votes to continue Brexit arrangements for another four years Assembly votes to keep special trading arrangements despite long-held division with unionist opposition The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
US Disburses $20 Bn Ukraine Loan Backed By Profits From Russian Assets The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fall Germany, Austria and several other European countries have said they will freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Approaching the question with caution, France's interior ministry said it was "considering" a similar move. Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024
The Guardian view on the EU-Mercosur trade deal: another farmer flashpoint approaches Editorial: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, has taken a political risk in signing off an agreement with Latin American countries The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Georgia Protests Enter 13th Night As EU Threatens 'Measures' Pro-Europe protests showed no sign of abating Tuesday, with thousands taking to the streets as the European Union warned it could punish Tbilisi for its crackdown on demonstrators. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
Cyprus Enhances Defense Capabilities With Advanced Systems And Alliances Cyprus strengthens defense capabilities with advanced systems, aligning with Western standards and NATO aspirations. Top News · Dec 10, 2024
The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off Russia is already at war with the west. It has been so since its occupation of Crimea in 2014, when Russia sought to secure its access to Sevastopol as a base for its Black Sea Fleet and as a potential lever of influence over Kyiv’s political direction. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
'Head in the sand': Labour will not give estimate of Brexit's economic impact Labour have been accused of “hypocrisy of the highest order” for saying they will not undertake analysis of the economic impact of the UK… The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024
Why is Europe pausing Syrian asylum claims after al-Assad’s fall? Some European countries are freezing asylum applications for people from Syria in the wake of the fall of its regime. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
The UK can lead the way with AI by balancing regulatory oversight and innovation UK can become a AI superpower by striking a balance between regulatory oversight and innovation. TechRadar · Dec 10, 2024
Poland Prepares For Ukraine Negotiations Amid EU Presidency Poland's Prime Minister announces potential winter negotiations on Ukraine war during EU presidency, emphasizing international cooperation in resolving the... Top News · Dec 10, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024 Norway to end international finance for fossil fuel projects in COP26 legacy Norway, a major oil & gas-producing nation, fulfills Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) pledge made a year ago at COP28 climate summit…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024 Albania-Italy: migration deals risk becoming a requirement for EU membership In April, the European parliament passed its pact on migration and asylum, a package of laws designed to overhaul the EU’s policies on migration and borders. But the issue of how to deal with “irregular” migrants – people who enter countries without proper visas or documentation – is far from…
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 UK And Germany Join Forces Against Channel Migrant Smuggling UK and Germany collaborate to combat people-smuggling across the English Channel, focusing on intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings The U.K. and Germany have pledged to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boats
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 CATL And Stellantis To Build Battery Factory In Spain CATL and Stellantis to invest 4.1 billion euros in a battery factory in Spain for electric vehicles, leveraging renewable energy sources. EU's green transi...
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Eurostar named worst-performing European train operator in new study The company said it is disagrees with the findings of the report
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain Chinese electric battery giant CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020 Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Assad’s exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 The latest cost of Brexit is about to hit – and voters are watching. Will Labour act? New EU trade regulations will cause further pain for the UK. Starmer’s talk of breaking down barriers must be more than warm words, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee