N.Ireland Assembly Set To Resume On Saturday: Pro-UK Party
Northern Ireland's assembly in Belfast looks set to be restored this weekend following almost two years of political deadlock, the leader of the biggest pro-UK party said on Thursday.
'The Repercussions Affect Us The Most': Youngsters Say What They Really Think About Brexit
Those who were unable to vote when the Brexit referendum was held in 2016, now aged 19 to 21 years old, revealed to International Business Times UK how the independence scheme has changed their lives.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
Scholz Vows To Do All For 'Huge' EU Aid For Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Wednesday to rally European partners to cobble together support for Ukraine "so huge" that it would weigh on Russian President Vladimir Putin's calculations.
Dozens Arrested As Tensions Escalate At French Farmers Protests
French police arrested dozens of people on Wednesday as tensions escalated to new levels at protests by farmers in search of better conditions that have spread to other European countries.
UK Opposition Labour Courts Business Before Election
With a UK general election looming, the country's main opposition Labour party is starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
UK Govt Publishes N.Ireland Deal Aimed At Ending Deadlock
The United Kingdom government on Wednesday outlined its proposals to get the Northern Ireland assembly back up and running after a political deadlock of nearly two years caused by divisions over post-Brexit trade rules.
'Make It Look Like Suicide': Russian Exile Says He Is Still Being Hunted By Putin
Igor Sychev spoke to IBTimes about his ongoing dispute, which has resulted in a series of alleged assassination attempts and death threats, with Russian oligarchs.
Qatar Says Gaza Truce Proposal To Be Sent To Hamas As War Rages On
A framework to halt the Gaza fighting and for hostage releases is to be relayed to Hamas, mediator Qatar said Monday, as a bitter row flared around the UN aid agency for Palestinians.
Elon Musk Urges Trade Barriers To Protect Local EV Makers from Chinese Giants
Tesla's attempt to compete with BYD's lower-priced offerings failed, leaving the Chinese automaker in control of the budget EV market.
Important Update About Amsterdam To London Eurostar Train Route
The London to Amsterdam and vice-versa is one of the busiest train routes in Europe.
Fuming French Farmers Pile Pressure On Paris
The French government on Thursday sought ways to end protests by farmers blocking motorways and demonstrating across the country after a fuel tax rise ignited long-standing grievances.
US Regulator Probes AI Investments By Tech Giants
A top US antitrust regulator on Thursday said it was probing investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle
British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.
Amazon Rainforest Faces Devastating Drought as Climate Crisis Worsens
Rivers that once flowed vigorously now bear the scars of receding water levels, leaving vast expanses of the rainforest parched and vulnerable.
European Union Reports Drastic Reduction In Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Lowest In 60 Years
In 2023, the European Union emitted eight per cent less carbon dioxide from its fossil fuel consumption compared to 2022.
Passengers Snub 'Expensive' London-Paris Eurostar Train For Plane
Many travellers are opting to take a plane rather than train between London and Paris despite climate concerns and the Eurostar rail service connecting the two capitals in just over two hours.
EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report
Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.
EU Commission Plans "AI Factories" To Boost Generative AI Uptake
The document represents the first step toward an industrial policy specific to AI, as countries continue to grapple with the regulatory challenges it presents.
EU Under Pressure To Defuse Farmers' Anger
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year.
EU Presses Israel On Two-state Solution After Gaza War
EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel on an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians after the war in Gaza, at meetings with the top diplomats from the two sides and key Arab states in Brussels.
Britain's Upper House Votes To Delay Contentious Rwanda Plan
Britain's unelected upper house of parliament inflicted a blow Monday to the government's controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, by voting to delay ratification of the treaty with Kigali.
As Gaza Deaths Top 25,000, Hamas Defends Attacks That Sparked War
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday defended its October 7 attacks against Israel but admitted to "faults" and called for an end to "Israeli aggression" in Gaza, where the health ministry said the death toll passed 25,000.
EU Ports Urged To Team Up To Fight 'Very Creative' Drug Smugglers
Drug smugglers in the EU have become so "very creative" that the bloc's seaports should join forces to combat their ever-changing tactics, Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden told AFP.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained At German Airport Over Luxury Watch
He had reportedly brought the watch into the country as a lot to be sold at an auction.
Electric Cars Jolt Europe Sales For 2023
New car sales in Europe rebounded by 13.9 percent in 2023 as electric vehicles overtook diesel for the first time, an industry group said on Thursday.
UK PM Says Controversial Rwanda Plan Is 'Will Of The People'
Rishi Sunak on Thursday urged members of the UK's unelected upper chamber of parliament to pass his contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda, insisting it was "the will of the people".
Labour Promises To Save The UK's Business Reputation From 'A New Age Of Insecurity'
As the next general election approaches, MP Rachel Reeves will introduce JP Morgan investors to Labour's plan to regrow the British economy.
Deadly Fire Ants Seen Forming Rafts To Survive Australian Floods
The experts are worried that they might spread to other parts of the country.
Australia May Ask Tech Companies To Label Content Generated By AI Under New Laws
A survey showed only a third of Australians believe there are adequate "guardrails" for the design and development of AI.