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Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View

The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing parties pushing President Emmanuel Macron's centrists into third.

Latin Times · Jun 26, 2024

Media crackdown: Russia bans 81 European outlets over EU’s ban on 4 Russian channels

About a month after the European Union banned the broadcast of four Russian media outlets for “propaganda” about the war in Ukraine, Russia has now banned 81 media outlets from European Union countries, Al Jazeera reported.     

Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian defence chiefs speak amid recent rise in tensions

The conversation between Lloyd Austin and Andrei Belousov was the first such call in over a year. What we know on day 854

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024

This Woman Travels the World for Free by Cat-Sitting: Here's How She Goes On Rent-Free Adventures

This Australian travels the world rent-free by caring for pets, leveraging her love for cats and housesitting gigs to travel without accommodation costs.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2024

Labour and media can't keep avoiding Brexit after General Election, expert says

THE Labour Party won’t be able to keep avoiding Brexit in the next Parliament as our relationship with Europe is “pivotal” for economic growth…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024

EU centrists’ deal paves way for von der Leyen to return as commission president

Agreement between three pro-European blocks would make Estonian PM top diplomat and former Portuguese PM council president

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024

Russia to block EU media outlets including Le Monde, El Pais, Der Spiegel

Russia said Tuesday it was blocking access to dozens of European media outlets, including nine French news websites, in response to the EU slapping broadcasting bans on several Russian outlets last month.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25, 2024

Hungary's 'sovereignty protection' office launches investigation into Transparency International

A Hungarian authority tasked with defending the nation’s sovereignty against foreign influence has launched an investigation into the Hungarian branch of international anti-corruption organization Transparency International

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Ukraine and Moldova begin EU talks on joining the bloc

Talks will take many months before a final decision is made

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2024

Lufthansa To Add Environmental Charge To Fares

German airline giant Lufthansa said Tuesday it would add an environmental charge of up to 72 euros ($77) to fares in Europe to cover the cost of increasing EU climate regulations.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024