China puts tariffs on EU brandy in escalating trade row with Brussels Beijing also considering duties on European petrol cars after EU imposed extra levies on Chinese electric vehicles The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
Viktor Orbán would celebrate Trump victory with ‘bottles of champagne’ Hungarian prime minister voiced support for former US president ahead of hosting EU leaders in Budapest The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
Hungary’s Orbán interrupted by activist during EU presidency news conference An activist and municipal councilor for a Hungarian opposition party has disrupted a news conference in the French city of Strasbourg, France as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán laid out plans for Hungary’s presidency of the European Union The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Kosovo to start trial for Banjska attack by Serb group: Why it matters The indictment charges 45 suspects with ‘terrorism’ in their alleged goal of annexing northern Kosovo to Serbia. Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2024
Men Behaving Badly stars to reunite for first time in 26 years Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes starred opposite each other as Tony Smart and Gary Strang in the laddish flat-share comedy. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024
Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower producers struggle to adhere to new EU regulations Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower industries are grappling with significant challenges due to new EU regulations. From January 2025, producers must comply with the bloc's Due Diligence Act, which mandates strict environmental standards for exporting to Europe. Millions of small-scale coffee farmers will need to demonstrate that their land is… France 24 · Oct 8, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck ‘too big and sharp’ for European roads, say campaigners Questions raised about registration in Czech Republic of one of first models to reach continent The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
September Second-warmest On Record: EU Climate Monitor Last month was the second-warmest September ever registered globally in an exceptional year "almost certain" to become the hottest on record, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said on Tuesday. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024
EU Establishes Appeals Center For Social Media Content Disputes The Appeals Center Europe mediates content moderation disputes for major tech platforms in the EU, promoting user rights and platform accountability. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
China Says To Take Anti-dumping Measures Against EU Brandy Imports China said on Tuesday it would impose anti-dumping measures on brandy imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024
Facebook, YouTube and TikTok users in Europe get forum to challenge social media content decisions Social media users across the European Union will soon have a new forum to challenge decisions by platforms to remove posts and videos for breaking their rules or leave up others that may violate them The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU okays duties on Chinese EVs Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on Tuesday The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
China Imposes Tariffs On European Brandy Imports Chinese government imposes provisional tariffs on European brandies, impacting prices for Chinese consumers. EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles also i... Top News · Oct 8, 2024
UK may approve bee-killing pesticide despite election promise to ban it Exclusive: Environment groups urge government to stick to its promises and refuse pesticide application The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
FourFourTwo · Oct 8, 2024 Why Lassana Diarra case could have monumental impact on future of entire transfer system The Lassana Diarra case against FIFA is set for a final decision by a Belgian appeal court
International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024 'Appeals Centre' To Referee EU Social Media Disputes An independent appeals panel was unveiled Tuesday to decide disputes between social media firms and their users in the European Union over content posted on their platforms.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 Look at this photo of Ursula von der Leyen’s new team – and tell me the EU doesn’t have a diversity problem I have seen how structural racism is embedded in the EU’s institutions. A revolution in recruitment is needed
Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2024 Saied’s low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.
Top News · Oct 7, 2024 Albanian Opposition Demands Technocratic Cabinet Ahead Of Elections Albanian opposition protests demand new government, sparking political tensions and calls for dialogue to avoid violence.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 ‘If I have a fault, it’s that I’m too honest’ – Boris Johnson’s Unleashed, digested by John Crace The former prime minister has given us a thrilling insight into his own narcissism. Can’t face reading it? All the parties, scandals and incompetence are broken down here
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Fears of rotting vegetables at border lead to new delays over post-Brexit digital border checks Starmer warned fresh delays to third stage of Border Target Operating Model ‘prove Brexit doesn’t work’
TechRadar · Oct 7, 2024 A trip to LUMI: a look inside Europe's most powerful supercomputer Hidden away in a remote part of Finland is a computing behemoth giving Europe unprecedented AI power.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024 Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case? The global soccer transfer market is worth more than $10 billion each season but is facing a revolutionary overhaul or a nuanced evolution following last week’s ruling by the European Court of Justice in the Lassana Diarra case
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2024 EU hails 'promising' initial budget talks with France EU economy chief Paolo Gentiloni on Monday welcomed his "promising" discussions about France's budget with French Finance Minister Antoine Armand as Paris aims to rein in spending and bring down its deficit.
TechRadar · Oct 7, 2024 How the UK can advance High Performance Computing & AI sustainably After its entry into EuroHPC, the UK must prioritize sustainable innovation for High Performance Computing and AI.