UK could contribute to nuclear shield if Trump wins, suggests German minister Comments draw Britain into debate about European security without US providing bulk of Nato’s nuclear deterrent The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024
The Guardian view on Europe’s rural revolt: sustainability is in farmers’ interests too Editorial: The current wave of protests endangers environmental progress. But imaginative politics can get the green deal back on track The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Ireland, Spain demand EU review of Israel’s human rights conduct in Gaza The request comes as international pressure mounts for Israel to hold off on a fully fledged assault on Rafah. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
What is the Digital Markets Act, and what does it mean for North American consumers? The DMA is the EU's effort to keep a tight leash on big tech. It's ambitious and may have global effects, so it matters to you, too. Android Central · Feb 14, 2024
New EU regulations mark the end of lamp-based projectors EU regulations on the bulbs used in some projectors begin in 2026, meaning their production and sale will be prohibited. What Hi-Fi? · Feb 14, 2024
EU told Slovakia that its reforms risked ‘irreparable damage’ to rule of law Warnings about legislation scrapping anti-corruption office and lowering penalties were ignored The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Ireland and Spain demand EU reviews Israel trade deal over rights obligations Joint letters from prime ministers implore the bloc to act over ‘deteriorating’ situation in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Apple gets the EU message it hoped for: iMessage is fine as it is Apple won't be forced to make iMessage play nice with other messaging apps, because it isn't popular enough to require regulation T3 · Feb 14, 2024
First Thing: US House impeaches homeland security secretary In a historic move the US House of Representatives voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas on explicitly political charges related to conditions at the southern border. Plus, the rise of romance novel bookstores The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Israel’s Gaza war threatens to shut down West’s fifth-gen fighter programme A Dutch court has halted worldwide production of the F-35, citing potential complicity in Israeli human rights abuses. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russian war effort Bloc hoping to close loopholes that allow Moscow to route military technology via third countries The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
‘A frenzy of bodies in the chamber of death’: Italian fishers fight to preserve an ancient tradition A sustainable technique for catching tuna that goes back thousands of years is on the verge of extinction in Italy – but not for a lack of fish The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Europe and the US are drifting further apart – and Britain will be left to flounder For decades, UK foreign policy had two pillars: the EU and Washington. Who would be our allies in a Trump 2.0 world, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
‘Lens of a singleton’: Belgian council to focus on those who live alone Carla Dejonghe has persuaded her municipality to consider impact of its policies on single people The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024 UK Chip Designer Sees Shares Almost Double As AI Race Heats Up AI developers and tech entrepreneurs are seeking ways to diversify their hardware options, including by exploring chipmaking ventures of their own.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 David Cameron to meet EU ministers to seek more help for Ukraine Foreign secretary wants an increase in European defence output and to give profits from seized Russian assets in Europe to Kyiv
Laptop · Feb 13, 2024 iMessage wins exemption from EU's DMA regulations: Here's what it means for users The EU won't force Apple to make iMessage interoperable, but RCS could still improve cross-platform messaging. Here's what users should know.
Android Central · Feb 13, 2024 EU says Apple's iMessage won't have to abide by its DMA rules Following the EU's investigation, it will not force Apple to open up iMessage for better interoperability.
TechRadar · Feb 13, 2024 End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors New EU regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2026 will effectively ban the sale of projectors that use UHP lamps.
Ballotpedia · Feb 13, 2024 BlackRock CEO seeks firm’s removal from Texas prohibited asset manager list Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 13, 2024 The EU won't be able to force Apple's hand with iMessage like it did with USB-C — here's why The EU Commission has declared that iMessage will not fall under the Digital Markets Act because it's not designated as a "core platform service".
TechRadar · Feb 13, 2024 Apple's iMessage dodges tough new EU regulations – and Google isn't happy Apple has escaped the attention of the Digital Markets Act with its messaging app, but not, of course, with iOS.
Top News · Feb 13, 2024 Canada takes action to go beyond EU law on Russian assets Learn about the importance of EU law on Russian assets in the ongoing Ukraine crisis and how Canada is working towards going even further in addressing the...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 Legal challenge over plans to relax sewage laws for housebuilders in England Campaigners accuse government of ‘back door’ amendment to bring in pollution rule change that was defeated in Lords
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp Farmers across Europe demand higher prices and looser environmental rules