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Microsoft, Apple want to get their services off the EU's tech gatekeeper list
Microsoft and Apple argue their services haven't hit the set thresholds mentioned in the DMA, and are disputing the inclusion of their services in the list.
Meta to offer paid, ad-free versions of Facebook, Instagram in EU
Offering ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram could help Meta combat privacy concerns and a slew of other scrutiny from the EU.
UK travellers slapped with new travel requirement for 30+ countries
The 30+ countries include holiday hotspots such as France, Spain, Greece, and Italy.
UK holidaymakers will now need 3 extra documents to enter Spain
Spain received around 15 million visitors from the UK last year.
EU could make replaceable batteries compulsory for smartphones, tablets
Since all modern smartphones pack built-in batteries, the new EU rule could turn out to be a source of annoyance for OEMs.
Travellers now need to pay a fee to enter the UK
Travellers who have visa-free access to the UK will now need a permit to enter the country.
Belarusian president Lukashenko hospitalised after meeting Putin
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was hospitalised in Moscow last week.
Data reveals fourteen million hectares of land are available in Europe for afforestation
According to research by Arbonics, there are fourteen million hectares of land available in Europe for afforestation, which could balance out the emissions of everyone living in London and Berlin.
Apple could face ban in Europe if iPhone 15 USB-C port doesn't work with all cables
The new EU rule requires Apple to oust the lightning port on the next iPhone and other upcoming devices in favour of the more common USB-C connector.
How deforestation affects us all
By eliminating forests, we limit the number of products we can manufacture from wood. Unfortunately, one of those products is toilet paper.
European travel set to become smoother with digital Schengen visa
The European Union member states are planning to digitise the visa application process.
British tourists to pay extra charges to visit their favourite travel destinations
British citizens planning to holiday in countries like Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal will have to shell out more money than usual.
Russia-Ukraine war: Unwanted Russian oil and gas pose big environmental risk
The trade sanctions imposed by western nations along with the European Union on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have meant that one of the biggest oil and gas exporters is now left with additional stocks of the two resources with nowhere to send them to.
Vaccinated British tourists may be allowed to holiday in Greece as early as May
The rest of the European Union thinks it is still too soon to open borders freely to tourists.
Coronavirus contact tracing apps spark concerns over privacy in the EU
This is alarming for those in the EU after restrictions have been implemented by authorities to prevent companies from sourcing details without consent.
Prince William gets new role after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit
He will represent Queen Elizabeth II at the Church of Scotland's General Assembly from May 16 to 22.
Carrie Symonds drapes a sari and visits Hindu temple with Boris Johnson to kick off campaign
The British prime minister has not been seen publicly with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in over a month.
Queen Máxima talks Brexit impact on science
Queen Máxima was speaking to students and scientists about the impact of Brexit during a visit to the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Italy permits charity boat with 182 migrants to dock at Sicily
The charity boat, Ocean Viking, has been permitted by Italy to dock in Sicily, bringing the wait of 182 migrants to an end.
CITES bans trade of wild African elephants to zoos and circuses
African elephants can no longer be taken from the wild to be sold to zoos and circuses due to a new CITES law.
Tearful Theresa May announces resignation
British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation on Friday. The PM was in tears while announcing her decision to quit.
Brexit extension: How much will it actually cost the UK to leave the EU?
The key uncertainties over the future payments arise from future contingencies and the final settlement of accounts with the EU.
How a 'hard' Brexit would harm US banks, carmakers and drug companies
The U.K. is the number one destination for U.S. goods and services within the EU and the second-biggest recipient of American investment.
Brexit uncertainty hurt UK economy – extending Article 50 could hurt it more
The ongoing policy uncertainty affects both ends of the economy: consumers and producers.
Brexit: An 'escape room' with no escape
The UK's agonizing efforts to find a path out of the European Union is beginning to look a lot like a game or riddle with no solution – and certainly no winners.
We must stop a minority of Brexit fanatics from holding the United Kingdom to ransom
The hard Brexit wheels are coming off. We know it, the EU knows it, May knows it.
Is Chequers plan dead? Why Theresa May's Brexit great escape is still possible
Theresa May's trip to Austria has made it even harder to argue that Chequers is really the answer to the Brexit question.
Is Palestine's 'Pay to Slay' Israelis program being bankrolled by the European Union?
Controversial policy, mandated under Palestinian law, requires the PA to reward terrorists in Israeli jails and their families with monthly stipends or salaries.
Brexit: champagne, parmesan, prosecco and feta could soon be at the centre of negotiations
Brussels have expressed fear that British producers will start exploiting previously protected European food names.
Can the bond between France and Germany keep the rest of the EU united?
A renewed bilateral Franco-German bond is a necessary condition to counter the centrifugal forces currently testing the European Union.