The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Will a single European airspace cure air traffic control woes – and cut CO2?

Better integration would help reduce delays, but despite airline backing there are legal and political problems

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024

EU Presses Meta On Plans After Disinformation Tracker Axed

The EU on Friday formally requested that Meta detail steps it is taking on transparency after the Facebook and Instagram owner scrapped a widely-used tool for tracking disinformation online.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Epic Games Store brings 'Fortnite' back to the iPhone, but not for everyone

The Epic Games Store has launched on iOS in the EU and on the Google Play Store worldwide, letting gamers play Fortnite on mobile for the first time in years.

Laptop · Aug 16, 2024

Epic Launches Own App Store, Fortnite Back For IPhones In Europe

Fortnite-creator Epic Games launched its own app store Friday that allows users to bypass the stores run by Apple and Google after waging a years-long battle to directly offer its games to smartphone users.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Europe Must Prepare For More Mpox Cases: EU Health Agency

The European Union health agency on Friday urged its member states to get ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox, a day after Sweden announced the first case outside Africa.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Fortnite is finally back on the iPhone, but only if you live in the EU and use the new Epic Games store

Epic Games has officially launched its own iPhone app store in the EU, bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone after years of streaming services being the only option for gamers.

iMore · Aug 16, 2024

Fortnite returns to the iPhone after 4 years — but there’s a big catch

After a long time away from the iPhone and other Apple devices, Fortnite is finally back but only for gamers in the EU.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 16, 2024

Edmonton forger who made fake passports for illegal migrants jailed

Radouane Bouhafs made fake EU passports and ID cards at ‘forgery factory’ in home

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024

Sunscreen is taxed as a ‘cosmetic’ in the UK. As a skin cancer survivor, I’m appalled

I was only 26 when I learned I had the disease. I now use SPF religiously – but it shouldn’t cost me an extra 20% on every bottle, says campaigner Jessica Zbinden-Webster

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Fortnite is back on mobiles after four years thanks to EU law

Players in EU can access game blocked by Apple and Google by installing it from app store of publisher Epic Games

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024