EU Lawmakers To Greenlight New Spending Rules
The EU hopes to move towards healthier public finances after the expected passage of reforms to the bloc's spending rules on Tuesday in the European Parliament.
New EU Spending Rules Bring Back Debt Discipline Focus
With an energy crisis and record high inflation in the EU's rearview mirror, Brussels believes the time has come for the bloc to focus on ensuring sound public finances.
Billionaire Declared Missing And Dead In 2018 Is 'Possibly Living In Moscow With Mistress'
Haub and his mistress reportedly had links to Russia's FSB. Investigators say he plotted his fake death and had been business partners with Russian oligarchs.
Tesla Cybertruck Faulty Steering Part Sourced from Mexico, Despite 'American-Made' Claim
Tesla's "American-made" Cybertruck suffers breakdowns linked to a steering part made in Mexico, raising questions about quality control.
One-Fourth of Galaxy S24 Users Buy for AI Features, Study Shows
A new study shows a quarter of Galaxy S24 buyers in major markets like Germany and the USA chose the phone specifically for its advanced AI features.
Navalny's Death In Egyptian Media Is Echoing Russian Narratives
Utilizing its media machine, which is growing in popularity amongst Arab audiences, Russian media echoed government messaging with pizzazz and a twist of sensationalism.
New Samsung Watch Face Shows Time on All Eight Planets
Samsung unveils "Galaxy Time" watch face for Galaxy Watches. It shows real-time time and info for all 8 planets, thanks to ESA collaboration.
2023 Showed Lower Volatility for the Pound Sterling; But Will 2024 Be the Same?
Ever since the announcement of the Brexit result, the pound has never been the same. It wasn't just the instant drop off in its value
Moscow Attack Puts Spotlight On IS Threat To Western Europe
Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall is exacerbating worries that similar acts could hit targets in western Europe which is hosting exceptionally high-profile sports events this summer, analysts say.
Slovakia Votes For President Amid Deep Divisions Over Ukraine
Slovaks voted on Saturday in the first round of a tight presidential election pitting the Moscow-leaning ruling camp against a pro-Kyiv candidate amid deep divisions on the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Western Leaders Dismiss Putin's 'Illegal' Poll Victory
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on winning a fifth term in power but Western leaders condemned a ballot held under repressive conditions and with no credible opposition.
Yazidi Women Are Still Being Sold By ISIS, Ten Years On From Genocide
Almost ten years since the Islamic State launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidis, women and children continue to be enslaved by the terror group.
Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive
The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.
The Future of Work: Can AI Pave the Way for 4-Day Weeks?
AI in offices fuels a 4-day workweek for some. Surveys show AI-powered businesses are more open, with experts predicting AI can accelerate the shift.
FIFA Women's World Cup: UK Sport Keen To Finally Host Within the Next 15 Years
The UK are hoping to host the FIFA Women's World Cup as early as 2031, but that date could get pushed if the 2027 tournament is staged in Europe.
German Man Gets COVID Vaccine 217 Times Within 3 Years
Completely dismissing the anti-vaccination movement, a 62-year-old paid for more than 200 doses of the Covid-19 vaccination.
German Rail, Air Workers Walk Out In New Strike Round
Hundreds of thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery Thursday as rail and airport workers stage new strikes to back demands for higher wages.
Afghan Youth Orchestra Welcomed to UK After Home Office U-Turn and Border War Debates
More than 40 Afghanistan nationals have now had their performance visas granted, following a last-minute refusal from the Home Office.
EU Proposes Vast Defence Boost, Spurred By Russian War In Ukraine
EU officials on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement in the bloc to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Quebec Approves X Gender Marker for Trans and Non-Binary People on Provincial Cards
Quebecers who do not identify as male or female were previously allowed to use the X marker for civil status documents but not for healthcare cards and driver's licences.
Germany Braces For Fresh Rail, Air Travel Strikes
Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises.
London Mayor Wants to Sell Homes of 'Putin Cronies' to Fund Building of 4,000 Low-Cost Homes
Khan's call comes days after the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Meta Drops News Tab in 5 Countries To Focus On Competing With TikTok Over Short-Form Content
The company acknowledged a shift in user preferences, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing features like short-form video content.
US Stocks Rise On Inflation Report As Nasdaq Hits Record
Wall Street stocks rose Thursday after a key US inflation measure brought investors some relief, though global markets were mixed over questions of when interest rates might start coming down.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
Global Stocks Mostly Up Despite Tepid Consumer Confidence Data
Global equities mostly rose Tuesday despite lackluster consumer confidence data in the United States and Germany, as the tech-linked Nasdaq pushed higher.
Microsoft Tries To Address Concerns Regarding Copilot's False Content On Navalny's Death
Navalny's passing on February 16, ignited protests in Russia and worldwide events honouring his life.
China's BYD Lands Auto Shipment In Car Powerhouse Germany
Thousands of cars from China's BYD rolled off a ship in the German port of Bremerhaven on Monday, as the world's biggest electric carmaker brought its challenge directly to Europe's auto making powerhouse.
New Farmer Show Of Force As EU Ministers Vow To Target Red Tape
Farmers faced off with riot police in Brussels streets paralysed by tractors on Monday, as EU ministers huddled to try to streamline rules and reduce red tape fuelling protests across the bloc.
Julian Assange Will Face More Than 175 Years Imprisonment If Extradited To The US
Several British judges are set to rule on whether WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange will be extradited to the United States after he launched a legal appeal to block the order.