US copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff on imports
The 50% duty would match the rate placed on steel and aluminium imports. The president also said he plans to impose a tariff of up to 200% on pharmaceutical drugs.
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A €30 million scheme: How did the Subbotins' firms withdraw funds from the ministry of finance and the EBRD from Megabank?
A story that undermines confidence in the Ukrainian banking system: Who is behind the collapse of Megabank? The bank is still under investigation for the possible embezzlement of about 30 million euros received from the Ministry of Finance and the European Investment Bank
Insights into industry concentration in the EU
In 2023, industry concentration displayed a wide range of variation across sectors at EU level. Industry concentration in this article is based on the EuroGroups Register (EGR) data and measures the extent to which an industry is dominated by 1 or more businesses. In this case,
'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star Michael Madsen’s cause of death revealed
Following his death on 3 July at the age of 67, Michael Madsen's cause of death has been revealed.
Rising share of ICT specialists among employed people
In 2024, more than 10 million people were employed as information and communication technology (ICT) specialists across the EU, representing 5.0% of all employed people. This reflects a continuing upward trend, with the share rising by 0.2 percentage points compared with the
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine with 728 drones
Moscow fired what appeared to be one of its largest missile and drone attacks against multiple Ukrainian cities overnight.
EU logs lowest gender gap in cultural employment in 2024
Between 2015 and 2024, the EU gender gap in cultural employment dropped from 6.4 percentage points (pp) (53.2% of men vs 46.8% of women) to 0.8 pp in 2024 (50.4% of men vs 49.6% of women). This marks the lowest gender gap in cultural employment in the last decade and since data
The Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."
Commission seeks views on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and car labelling
The European Commission is inviting citizens and stakeholders to provide feedback on the CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans and the Car Labelling Directive. With the launch of this public consultation, the Commission is accelerating preparations for the
False image shows Inter Milan supporting Palestine with flag
Not only is the photo old, it's been cropped, with the original showing children waving both the Palestinian and Israeli flags.
China sees consumer price inflation in positive territory in June
CPI inflation climbed into the green for the first time since January, although producer prices remain in deflationary territory.
With almost €1 million, the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers supports 417 in Belgium after factory closure
Workers dismissed in Belgium after the closure of chip manufacturer BelGaN are set to benefit from EU support through the European Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF). The €930,000 proposal, adopted today, would support 417 people in returning to employment. The funding will
Returning to a German internment camp 80 years after liberation
A group of islanders return to the German town to mark the anniversary of their liberation.
Privacy, consumer groups warn against delays and backtracking on AI Act
The growing pressure regarding a potential stop-the-clock mechanism is problematic, they say.
Almost everyone has been infected with this common virus. It raises cancer risks 5-fold
Scientists identified new types of cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus, which most people have been infected with at some point in their lives.
Latest news bulletin | July 9th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?
Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?
Better implementation of EU environmental rules protects human health and supports economic growth
The Commission has published the fourth Environmental Implementation Review. It supports environmental enforcement and raises awareness about the importance of EU environmental rules to ensure prosperity, competitiveness and environmental security in the European Union. This
How von der Leyen's confidence vote has torn Conservatives in Parliament
The ECR group has split, with Polish and Romanians promoting the motion of censure and Italians defending the Commission.
Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31
Monday’s demonstrations, which were met with police roadblocks preventing access to downtown Nairobi, were planned to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests.
Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds
A ‘silent killer’, the June to July heatwave is estimated to have claimed many more lives than the Valencia floods last year.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.
More than 100 injured and hundreds more evacuated as wildfire rages near French city of Marseille
A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.
More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum
The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer.
France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit
Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.
Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner
Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage.
Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
Syria issues appeal to EU for help battling massive wildfires along northwestern coast
The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.
EU Commissioner for migration expelled from Libya as 'persona non grata'
The incident comes amid a new surge of departures of irregular migrants from Libya to Southern Europe.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women's rights violations
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan’s supreme court, who have limited girls' education and banned women's voices from being heard in public.
Spanish police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota and brother
Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.
Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Evening
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Patriots break cordon sanitaire to seize climate file in European Parliament
By taking over legislative work on the European commission’s new 2040 climate target, the Eurosceptic Patriots for Europe will increase its influence over the bloc’s climate policy.
EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns
The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.
Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector
The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.
German authorities investigate doctor suspected of killing several patients
Investigators are examining "past deaths", with a special commission having already performed "several autopsies and exhumations" as part of the probe.
In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army
To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.
Rahmi Koç revealed as buyer of 'The Devil Wears Prada' luxury house
The owner of the luxury residence, which became famous as the home of Meryl Streep's character in 'The Devil Wears Prada', has been revealed...
European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.
Can the EU jet itself into the space race?
A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?
France and UK to stop small boats together - Macron
Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack, Israeli report says
The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.
European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro
The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone.
Marine Le Pen turns to European law in bid to overturn ineligibility ruling
The figurehead of France’s far-right party has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in an attempt to overturn a conviction that has crushed her hopes of running in the 2027 presidential election.
Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news
The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June.
Ronaldo, Magnus Carlsen and a $70 million cash pot: Inside the Esports World Cup 2025
This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon.