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EU delays US trade levies despite confusion over car tariffs
The European Commission will on Tuesday suspend two sets of trade countermeasures targeting 93bn worth of American goods, despite confusion over whether a trade deal struck by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump applies to EU car exports.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:
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Trumpβs ultimatum on Ukraine nears endgame
Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline approaches as US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow β while Ukraine warns of foreign mercenaries and Nato boosts arms support.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:The EU-US trade deal: nothing to be ashamed of
The European decision not to impose tariffs on American imports may look βweakβ, but is smart policy. It makes sure prices in Europe will not go up. This shows American voters that Trump is inflicting pain on them, not on Europeans, writes Caroline de Gruyter.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Corporate lobbyists will weaponise European Parliament's plan for 'impact assessments'
Impact assessments have been used by the EU Commission for many years, but until now the European Parliament has been hesitant to introduce them. But this has changed now the EU has enthroned βcompetitivenessβ β ie deregulation and corporate profits βabove all other considerations, plus a rightwing majority in the parliament, warns Corporate Europe Observatory.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Heroes and villians: 30 years since the Croatian War of Independence
Three decades ago, the Croatian military operation "Oluja" (Storm) ended the Croatian War of Independence after more than three years. To this day, Serbs and Croats remain divided over how they remember what happened.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible
Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached?
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage
Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Brazil's top court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:NASA to announce nuclear reactor on the moon
This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:India brushes off Trump tariff threat over Russian oil
India has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threat to impose higher tariffs on Indian goods. New Delhi condemned Western criticism of its buying oil from Moscow, vowing to protect its national interests.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Hostage families criticize reported Israeli war plans
After ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas collapsed, PM Netanyahu is reportedly considering "decisive" military action in the enclave. Hostage families warn this could endanger their loved ones. DW has more.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators
Aalborg Zoo says the unique scheme is aimed at mimicking what its predators would eat in the wild.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Tesla awards Musk $29 billion in bid to keep him as CEO
Tesla said it sees Musk as a "magnet for hiring and retaining talent" as the company moves more towards developing AI-powered automated transport and robotics.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Pakistan resumes forced expulsions of 1.4 million Afghan refugees despite UN concerns
Repatriations on such a massive scale have the potential to destabilise the fragile situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban government came into power in 2021.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Eight people, including Irish missionary, missing after gunmen storm Haiti orphanage
At least 175 people in Haiti were reported kidnapped from April to the end of June of this year, with 37% of those cases occurring in Port-au-Prince.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu says decision made for full occupation of Gaza
The Prime Minister's Office said to the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir that, "If this does not suit him, you should resign."
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Eurostar passengers face delays and cancellations due to French rail issue
Several services between London and Paris were impacted, as were some trains between Amsterdam and Brussels.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Putin plays for time on Zelenskyy meeting
Russian president drags his heels in response to Donald Trump's Aug. 8 ultimatum for a ceasefire.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Finance minister in US amid tariff tension
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for talks on trade and trans-Atlantic ties. He said he would seek a tariff exemption for German steel.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Texas governor issues threat as Democrats leave in protest
Democratic state legislators in Texas have said a Trump-backed redistricting plan is an attempt to "rig the 2026 election." Trump said the plan could add five Republicans to the House of Representatives.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Watch: The Italian fashion entrepreneur blending sustainability with tradition
NiccolΓ² Cipriani is committed to creating a circular economy with his brand, RifΓ², that supports people and the environment.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:EU diplomats confirm they won't yet sanction Israel on Gaza
Last week, EU member states already failed to rally enough support to suspend Israel from the Horizon Europe fund in response to the war in Gaza. Two of the largest EU countries - Germany and Italy β prefer to βcontinue dialogueβ with Israel, one diplomat said.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:EU Commission to suspend retaliation against US tariffs by another six months
As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Romania to access EU funds to help areas affected by devastating floods, PM says
At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the countryβs northeast.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2025 β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 4th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Germany: Baboons fed to lions and tigers after zoo culling
Nuremberg Zoo killed 12 baboons due to overcrowding and dismembered six of them before feeding them to predators β removing heads, hands, and feet. The move has triggered widespread upset and legal complaints.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Want to lose weight? New study sheds light on how processed foods affect our health
Ultra-processed foods can be bad for our health. A new study sought to understand whether itβs the processing itself or the ingredients that really matter.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Over 10,000 hotels join complaint against Booking.com
European hotel owners are angry over the "best price" clause at the online booking giant they say had kept them from offering rooms for less on their own websites.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games
Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14β17 August.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Lyft to partner with Chinese AI firm Baidu to bring robotaxis to Europe in 2026
Robotaxis could be available in Germany and the United Kingdom on the Lyft app as soon as next year.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after midfielder ruling
The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFAβs contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Gaza boy searches rubble for grandparents after deadly Israeli attack
A video posted by journalist Saeed Hasaballah on Sunday shows a young boy searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza after an Israeli strike.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Eurostar should be running normally by Tuesday morning after power outage, SNCF says
The widespread disruption on one of Europe's busiest international railway routes on Monday happened during the peak summer travel season.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Gaza's children are starving. What does malnutrition do to the human body?
Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gazaβs humanitarian crisis.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Russia warns against 'nuclear rhetoric' amid Trump row
The Kremlin has played down the significance of Trump repositioning US submarines in response to an inflammatory post by Dmitry Medvedev.
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