Trump Slams EU’s Billion‑Dollar Tech Penalties Targeting US Companies US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union (EU) that it will "pay a very big price" for fining American tech companies. Benzinga · Jul 25
Viktor Orbán calls for new era of 'resistance politics' "It is pointless to deal with an inexorable, disgraced mafia boss," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Saturday. Euronews · Jul 25
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming The Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial capacity globally. These actions aim to secure trade concessions and reshore production. The strategy shifts from untested emergency measures to court-tested statutes. This approach promises more durable trade policies and… The Economic Times · Jul 25
Do not cancel holidays, urges French minister as wildfires ravage Europe Huge forest fires have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain Evening Standard · Jul 25
Bordeaux wildfires: Do not cancel travel plans over fires, urges French minister despite major evacuations Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain The Independent UK · Jul 25
Bordeaux evacuates 55,000 more as fires worsen in France and Spain More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations. Fire-generated whirlwinds fuelled blazes near Bordeaux, while Spain battled expanding infernos threatening areas near Madrid. Radio France Internationale · Jul 25
Do not cancel travel plans over wildfires, urges French minister Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain. Evening Standard · Jul 25
Photos show scale of devastation caused by unprecedented wildfires in France and Spain Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires reach a level ‘never seen before’ The Independent UK · Jul 25
Iran-US war latest: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack as Trump threatens to resume war Trump tells French news channel he is considering resuming full-scale war 'if we don’t get 100% of what we want' The Independent UK · Jul 25
Evacuations ordered in Bordeaux suburbs as wildfires continue to ravage southern Europe In Spain, fires are continuing to rage in the Madrid area and in the province of Ávila, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes. Euronews · Jul 25
France and Spain race to control wildfires as more than 250,000 evacuated – as it happened Meanwhile, in the UK, a blaze in the Cairngorms national park has been described as ‘very serious’ by Scotland’s first minister The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Tunisia marks Saied's emergency measures anniversary amid deadly power crisis Between 150 and 200 people are reported dead after more than a week of blackouts during an exceptional heatwave, as Tunisia marks five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and concentrated power in the presidency. The authorities have not confirmed the death toll. Euronews · Jul 25
Wealth per adult rankings: How does Europe compare with the world’s richest countries? The average wealth per adult in Western Europe is less than half that of the US. European countries perform better in median wealth, while the US drops significantly. Euronews · Jul 25
Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: Analysts President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on sixty trading partners. These duties were imposed using previously utilized legal authorities. Additional tariffs target Canadian goods under an untested justification. Analysts suggest these actions could prove more durable to legal challenges. This move generates significant trade uncertainty for global economies. The Economic Times · Jul 25
The Economic Times · Jul 25 More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat Thousands fled homes as massive forest fires raged out of control. French and Spanish firefighters battled intense blazes fueled by high temperatures. Evacuations impacted areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, with some fleeing by boat. European nations sent reinforcements to aid firefighting efforts in both countries. Spain has experienced its worst…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 24 Macron calls for EU reinforcements as France battles spreading wildfires President Emmanuel Macron has requested assistance from aircraft and helicopters through the European Union's civil protection mechanism as wildfires intensify across France, while authorities have ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution."
Barchart · Jul 24 Chip Stock Sell-off Puts Downward Pressure on Broader Market The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -1.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26 ) fell...
PC Gamer · Jul 24 Saudi Arabia's takeover of EA gets approval from European Commission The commission has ruled that the buyout will not cause "competition concerns."
The Economic Times · Jul 24 China blacklists 14 European firms in retaliation for EU's Russia sanctions China has added fourteen European organizations to its export control list. This action is a direct response to the European Union's sanctions against Chinese firms. Chinese companies cannot export dual-use items to these European entities. Foreign companies are also barred from supplying Chinese-made dual-use items to them. These measures aim…
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Trump threatens ‘substantial’ tariffs against EU for taking aim at ‘American companies’ IN FULL
Bangkok Post · Jul 24 Put child safety ahead of Big Tech profits When I joined Facebook in 2009, I believed in the mission that founder Mark Zuckerberg espoused: to connect and empower people around the world. We all know how that turned out. Meta, now the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is focused on generating as much engagement as possible,…
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Brussels was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayers
The Economic Times · Jul 24 Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine United States President Donald Trump criticized the European Union's decision to fine Alphabet's Google. He announced an immediate probe into the bloc's practices against American companies. The European Commission imposed an €890 million fine on Google for violating EU rules. Trump stated the European Union would pay a significant price…
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Trump threatens ‘substantial’ tariff on EU in response to fines on US tech giants Google has been fined $1bn for abusing its own power by favouring its own apps over its rivals
Euronews · Jul 24 Latvia to ban books, newspapers and video games from Russia and Belarus Latvia has approved a national ban on imports of a wide range of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods such as books, video games, clothing, toys and sport equipment.