Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 999 These were the key developments on the 999th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024
Food waste in the EU vs. the U.S. "In April 2023, ReFed . . . reported that the amount of uneaten food in the U.S. has grown 4.8% since 2016" Salon · Nov 18, 2024
Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu PM says last month’s attacks hit Tehran’s nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024
Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025 The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
Cocoa Prices Post Moderate Losses as Concerns About EU Regulations Ease December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) Monday closed down -203 (-2.36%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) closed down -115 (-1.62%). Cocoa prices Monday posted moderate losses. Long liquidation pressured cocoa prices Monday as concerns about EU deforestation regulations eased after the Intercontinental Exchange said it's delaying planned... Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Brazil Rains and Reduced EU Regulation Concerns December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Monday closed down -1.05 (-0.37%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) closed down -38 (-0.80%). Coffee prices Monday gave up early gains and settled moderately lower. Arabica fell back from a 13-year nearest-futures high, and robusta retreated from a 1-month high Monday as rain... Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
UK would weigh consequences of US trade demands if adverse to EU ties – Reynolds The Business Secretary also suggested Britain would be unlikely to simply ‘replicate’ Washington’s stance towards China on trade. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Ukraine: after 1,000 days of war, Europe must prepare for a Trump-brokered peace deal by asserting its own interests Since Donald Trump was reelected on November 5, speculation about what his presidency will mean for the war in Ukraine, which has now entered its 1,000th day, has become frenzied. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024
Home Office pressed on EU citizens removed while awaiting approval to stay Watchdog seeks clarity on legal right to go on holiday or visit family abroad after applicants denied re-entry at UK border The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
European Commission Fines Meta for Serving Consumers If advertisers don’t want to give data to Facebook Marketplace, they shouldn’t advertise on Facebook. Reason · Nov 18, 2024
Cocoa Prices Retreat as EU Regulation Concerns Ease December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is down -283 (-3.29%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is down -136 (-1.91%). Cocoa prices today are moderately lower. Long liquidation pressures cocoa prices today as concerns about EU deforestation regulations eased after the Intercontinental Exchange said it's delaying planned... Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
EU, UK extend sanctions on Iran over support for Russia The European Union Monday widened sanctions against Iran over its support for Russia's war on Ukraine, including targeting vessels and ports used to transfer drones and missiles. The United Kingdom also expanded its punitive measures. Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2024
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Rains and as Concerns About EU Regulations Ease December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -2.55 (-0.90%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is down -73 (-1.53%). Coffee prices today gave up an early advance and are moderately lower. Arabica fell back from a 13-year nearest-futures high, and robusta retreated from a 1-month high today as... Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
'Agriculture Is Dying': French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Joe Biden’s last-gasp missile decision is momentous for Ukraine – but Putin will retaliate Zelenskyy must now show that missiles will change this war, and his European allies must unify ahead of the Trump presidency, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024 European Movement selects vice president from Scotland for first time AN SNP MP has been named as a vice president of a pro-European organisation in a first for the movement.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Keir Starmer under fresh pressure over Brexit as tens of thousands back calls to rejoin EU The prime minister will probably see MPs debate the call in the Commons after 36,000 voters signed the petition in just three weeks
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 ‘No consequence’ for DUP ministers who boycotted North South Ministerial Council Stormont opposition leader Matthew O’Toole said there is ‘a crisis of accountability in our politics’.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 £20bn hit to the UK economy from Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, says research The US is the UK’s second-biggest trading partner after the EU and Britain sent £188.2 billion of exports to the US in the 12 months to the end of June
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Migrant rights advocate held in Tunisia under anti-terrorist investigation Rights group says Abdallah Said’s case is a troubling first for the country amid president’s increasing crackdown
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 UK public still back US as Britain’s best ally, survey says More of the British public back Washington over the EU or Commonwealth nations in the wake of the election of Donald Trump
Top News · Nov 18, 2024 French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal, citing concerns over unfair competition and environmental risks. Protests escalate as negotiations f...
International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024 Tech CEOs In Europe Call For 'Europe-First' Mentality Following Trump's 'US-First' Advocacy Tech CEOs in Europe have called for a Europe-first mindset in terms of technology following Trump's win.
Fortune · Nov 18, 2024 French tech mogul Xavier Niel warns that Europe will be reduced to an ‘abandoned’ continent if it misses this crucial opportunity Xavier Niel has had a hand in advancing Europe's tech foothold—like his investment into France’s Mistral AI. Still, he worries Europe will slip behind.
The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2024 Here’s how to mitigate some of Trump’s most dangerous foreign policy instincts By appealing to Trump’s vanity about his legacy, perhaps we can prevent his presidency from being a geopolitical nightmare