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Europe Today: The quest for the EU’s tech independence

Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to

Europe must not turn its back on rural women’s empowerment

In the hard-to-reach rural community of West Pokot, Kenya, 156 young women crossed a threshold that once seemed out of reach. Their graduation from HER Lab, a workforce skills programme for marginalized rural young women, was more than a ceremony. It demonstrated the power of

Stepping out...to get the UK back in European Union

Three Britons are walking an estimated 350km from London to Brussels as part of ongoing efforts for the UK to rejoin the European Union. They are carrying a public petition, which has signed by thousands of British citizens, calling for the UK to get back in the 27-strong bloc.

Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain

Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite players still awaiting Mexican and US visas ahead of the 2026 tournament. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada.