European satellite completes first-ever ‘targeted’ re-entry ...Tech & Science Daily podcast Plus, a fully automated transcript of this episode Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2024
Russia brands Iran ‘important partner’ amid reports of missile supplies Iran has denied reports of missile transfer to Russia and called the claim ‘psychological warfare’. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2024
Mario Draghi has solutions for Europe's sluggish economy. Will EU governments listen? A long-awaited report on how to rescue Europe’s economy from weak growth and red tape is in The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, much of it U.S.-made, and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report is warning The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
EU ‘needs €800bn-a-year spending boost to avert agonising decline’ Report by Mario Draghi calls for additional investment to regain growth and prevent social unrest The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Europe needs ‘massive’ investment drive to catch global competitors: Report Ex-ECB chief Mario Draghi’s report says Europe’s economy faces ‘existential challenge’ to catch up with the US, China. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2024
EU Urged To Boost Defense Investment And Collaboration Report highlights challenges in EU defense sector, emphasizing need for cooperation, investment in joint projects, and prioritizing European defense companies. Top News · Sep 9, 2024
Hungary Seeks Foothold In Restive Sahel As West Pulls Out Hungary has bucked a trend by Western nations to withdraw from the Sahel region of Africa where Russia has increased its presence, and plans to deploy soldiers to Chad, whose leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is in Budapest for talks. International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024
Surf therapy connects people to water – ocean health depends on this ‘blue attunement’ As a lifelong surfer, born to pioneering surfing parents and named after a wave, the ocean has shaped my identity and sense of belonging. The movement and touch of ocean waves ignites a whole cascade of changes in emotions in me and affects how I sense the world around me.… The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024
Top EU court to rule in €13bn Apple case that could hit ‘sweetheart’ tax deals Long-running legal battle began in 2016 after bloc’s competition chief said iPhone maker had benefited from unfair tax breaks in Ireland The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Starmer’s warmth is welcome – but Ireland’s appetite for shifting to British whims has waned Brexit poisoned the well of UK-Ireland relations. But the Irish consciousness is not as consumed by Britain as it once was, says history professor Diarmaid Ferriter The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024
Europe Needs 'Unprecedented' Investment Surge, Says Key Report Europe must massively ramp up investment including through joint borrowing as part of a "new industrial strategy" to keep pace with the United States and avoid dependence on China, a keenly awaited report warned Monday. International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024
France's beekeepers count cost of devastating year as honey production plummets As the summer draws to an end, beekeepers across France are taking stock of a year blighted by heavy rains and low temperatures that have decimated hives and honey production. Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2024
EU 'Aware' Of Claims Iran Sent Missiles To Russia, Denied By Tehran The European Union said Monday its allies had shared intelligence Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a claim that Tehran rejected but that the Kremlin did not explicitly deny. International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2024 France asks EU for extra time before submitting crucial budget deficit plan France has asked the European Commission to extend beyond a 20 September deadline for submitting a plan to reduce its public deficit to align with Paris' 2025 draft budget.
Latin Times · Sep 9, 2024 Russia Advances In East Ukraine, Launches Deadly Air Strikes Russian attack drones flying towards Ukraine also breached the airspace of NATO members Romania and Latvia, the countries said Sunday, triggering calls for a robust response from the military alliance.
International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024 Spain's PM Meets Xi, Pushes 'Fair Trade Order' On China Trip Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for a "fair trade order" during a visit to China where he met leader Xi Jinping and aimed to boost ties despite a tariff standoff between Beijing and the European Union.
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2024 German intelligence accuses Russia’s GRU of cyberattacks on NATO, EU states BFV says infamous GRU Unit 29155 is running a cyber-group targeting critical infrastructure globally.
France 24 · Sep 9, 2024 Google faces new antitrust trial over advertising tech business A new antitrust trial for Google parent Alphabet gets underway, this time over its ad services following a judge's ruling last month that its search engine business is a monopoly. Also in this edition, France asks the EU for more time to deliver a plan to reduce its budget deficits…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024 Teacher ‘sick with nerves’ over battle to remain in his Spanish home post-Brexit Mark Saxby, 56, says he is in limbo because of Spanish authorities’ ‘petty’ concern about his medical insurance
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 Spanish prime minister visits China to shore up trade and cultural ties amid EV tariff spat Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials during his second trip to China in a year-and-a-half that comes amid a spat over electric cars
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024 Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González lands in Spain after fleeing country Opponent of Nicolas Maduro – widely seen as legitimate election winner – seeks asylum in Spain after being accused of a series of crimes
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024 Green Party backs rejoining EU and vows to fight for closer ties with Europe after Brexit Party members used the second day of the Greens’ conference in Manchester to vote for to fight for ‘much closer relations with the EU’
International Business Times · Sep 8, 2024 Russia Advances In East Ukraine, Launches Deadly Air Strikes Russia on Sunday said its forces had advanced in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv reported deadly air attacks and urged the West to allow it to carry out more retaliatory strikes inside Russia.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024 Cancer care hit by ‘perfect storm’ of NHS shortages Exclusive: Patients at risk as thousands of radiology scans held up by a shortage of chemicals used to track conditions such as prostate and bone cancers – due to slowdown of EU imports, lack of funds and closure of critical labs