FTC fires out warnings to ASRock, Gigabyte and Zotac over 'Warranty void if removed' stickers in violation of US law Threatening stickers, err, under threat. Good riddance, says I. PC Gamer · Jul 4, 2024
Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east Meanwhile, Ukraine rebuffs Hungary’s ceasefire plan as an independent media outlet analyses Russian war-related deaths. Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024
EU brushes aside risk of China trade war over electric vehicle tariffs Higher levies on Chinese EV imports to come into force despite carmakers’ fears of retaliation The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
What are Keir Starmer’s biggest issues as he enters Downing Street? The incoming prime minister’s in-tray will be more daunting than usual because of a rotten economic inheritance, writes Andrew Grice The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024
EU imposes tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, warns extra duties will not strengthen Europe’s auto industry. Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024
Portugal brings back tax breaks for foreigners in bid to woo digital nomads The country's former prime minister called the tax breaks a "fiscal injustice" that drove up house prices. Fortune · Jul 4, 2024
EU Slaps Chinese Electric Cars With Tariffs Of Up To 38% The European Union on Thursday slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car imports because of "unfair" state subsidies, despite Beijing's warnings the move would unleash a trade war. International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024
The sci-fi spaceship observatory hoping to draw tourists to unexplored Europe The building is designed by sci-fi enthusiasts, architects and siblings Elena, Nicodemos and Cassandra Tsolakis The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024
What do governments abroad want from the UK election? Despite both Labour and the Tories sidelining foreign policy in their campaigns, some foreign leaders are following the outcome keenly The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
UK voters expected to make a significant shift away from the ruling Tory party British voters head to the polls this Thursday, with the opposition Labour Party projected to secure a landslide victory. However, experts suggest that the vote is driven more by fatigue from over a decade of Conservative rule marked by erratic policy decisions, political chaos, and a deteriorating economy, rather than… Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2024
China's BYD Opens EV Plant In Thailand Despite Slowdown, Tariff Row China's electric vehicle giant BYD opened a factory in Thailand on Thursday, continuing its international expansion despite a market slowdown and hours before the European Union was due to impose swingeing tariffs on Chinese EV firms. International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024
Is Shein really worth £50bn? Reasons to be sceptical are piling up Shein failed to list in the US and now the EU is planning customs duties that may dent its business model The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Did that really happen? 14 years of chaotic Tory government How the occupants of No 10 brought us austerity, Brexit, Partygate and an economic crash The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
‘It needs to stay in the loop’: German reuse schemes turn shopping upside down After success of bottle deposit schemes, some retailers are trying to widen culture of reuse – and start tackling Europe’s waste problem The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024 Alyn Smith brings strong hope for the SNP in fight with the Tories Winner in 2019 of predecessor seat of Stirling: Alyn Smith (SNP)
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024 Keir Starmer, 61: 'No return to the single market in my lifetime' Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not see the UK rejoining the European single market or customs union in his lifetime.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 What photo ID do I need to vote in the 2024 UK general election? For the first time people must bring photo ID to vote in a UK general election. Here is everything you need to know
The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024 Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Orbán ceasefire plan but global security deals offer hope Ukraine has firmly ruled out any compromises in its war with Russia, according to a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, said that while Kyiv welcomed advice on how to reach a “just peace”, Ukraine is “not ready to go to the…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 3, 2024 Jean-Marie Le Pen declared 'unfit' to stand trial over misuse of EU funds A Paris court has ruled that National Front founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen will not be called to give tesitmony in a case regarding the payment of European parliamentary assistants working for the National Rally, due to his deteriorating health.
InsideEVs · Jul 3, 2024 Electric Vehicle Sales In Q2 2024 Prove Progress Isn't A Straight Line Let's make sense of where EV sales are at after Q2. Plus, Mercedes' CEO commits to making gas cars "until deep into the 2030s."
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 Far-right win in French election could deal blow to climate policy, say experts Fears of ‘big regression’ in climate action that could spread across Europe if National Rally gains power
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024 EU plan to impose import duty on cheap goods could dent Shein and Temu Brussels move to end tax loophole exploited by China-linked marketplaces could also hit Shein’s planned London listing
GoodToKnow · Jul 3, 2024 Who’s who in the general election? An explainer for children by The Week Junior The UK’s main political parties and what they stand for
Fortune · Jul 3, 2024 The ECB's chief is tired of people blaming Taylor Swift for the Eurozone’s sticky inflation “It’s not just Taylor Swift, you know,” Christine Lagarde told the ECB Forum. “Others have come as well.”