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Why are European luxury brands caught in China-US trade war crossfire?

Amid US-China trade war, videos showcasing Chinaโ€™s manufacturing prowess went viral but also drew controversy.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asiaโ€™s next war

โ€œThe problem with fake news is not that people believe it. The problem is that they donโ€™t believe anything anymore.โ€โ€” Yuval Noah Harari, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century In February 2022, Russiaโ€™s full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered the largest European conflict since World War II. But this war isnโ€™t just being fought with tanks [โ€ฆ] The post Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asiaโ€™s next war...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Does the West really need to be great again?

Does the West really need to be great again? Submitted by Marco Carnelos on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 15:48 From the US to Europe, panic is setting in as we witness the rise of a new multipolar world US President Donald Trump greets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outside the White House on 17 April 2025 (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) Off โ€œMake the West great againโ€: This was the headline slogan uttered by Italian...

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US sports merchandising group Fanatics plots global trading card expansion

Founder Michael Rubin targets $3bn in collectibles revenue with bet on European sports fans adopting US habits

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

See the Ukraine war ceasefire proposals put forth by the Trump administration

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were presented to European officials by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in Paris on April 17. Take a look at what is being discussed and considered.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners

London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special?

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Inflation job nearly done but tariff risks loom โ€” What European Central Bank members said this week

On tariffs, one central banker said: "In the short run, we will have lower growth. We will probably also have lower inflation."

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UK chancellor says EU trade relations 'arguably' more important than US

A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can Germany ditch its 1 and 2-cent coins?

Many countries have dropped low-denomination coins in the past. But can cash-loving Germany follow suit and stop accepting the smallest euro coins? Other European nations are showing the way.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump's upturning of trade risks five million European jobs

As the EU adapts to Trump's new trade agenda โ€” with five million jobs at stake โ€” it must protect its social model through investment, fair trade deals, and full union involvement in shaping the blocโ€™s strategy.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

European Union set to reform Frontex again in 2026

New legislation set to be tabled to increase staff and resources of the agency in the long term. Last Frontex reform entered into force at the end of 2019.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mpox in Europe: Where has the new more dangerous clade Ib strain been detected so far?

Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions? | Radio Schuman

Earlier this week, the European Commission revealed its highly anticipated penalties against US tech giants Apple and Meta. Will this decision worsen the already deteriorating EU US relations?

Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK edges towards youth visa deal with EU

An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

European Central Bank's Holzmann says rate cuts must wait for more tariff certainty

"Before looking at data in detail, the question is, what kind of political decisions will be taken?"

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Syria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says

Syria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 17:53 Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said he is open to diplomatic relations with Israel, as he sent a letter to Donald Trump Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on 11 April (Ozan Kose/AFP) Off Syria is prepared to normalise ties with Israel and...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans

France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief

The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism Submitted by Joel Beinin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:59 This thinly veiled attack on freedom of speech aims to curb any meaningful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict Protesters criticise Israeli apartheid outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 30 April 2022 (Stefani Reynolds/AFP) On On 17 April, theNational Day of Action for Higher Education, dozens of...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

EU: New Law Requires Companies to Tackle Forced Labor

Click to expand Image European Union flags wave in the wind as pedestrians walk by EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. 2023 AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File The European Unionโ€™s newForced Labor Regulation will require companies to identify and eliminate forced labor in their operations and supply chains, Human Rights Watch and the Cornell Global Labor Institute (GLI) said today, releasing a...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

MEPs seek 70% โ€˜buy Europeanโ€™ ratio for EU defence cash

Despite internal divisions and an attempted delay, MEPs have passed a report calling to reduce Europeโ€™s reliance on non-EU suppliers, boost joint procurement, and strengthen the blocโ€™s defence capabilities.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As China eases up on EU lawmakers, Brussels stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions

European Unionโ€™s diplomatic arm says no plans to reciprocate Beijingโ€™s overture as it has not observed improvements in far western region.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Top European court condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape

France is in the midst of a long-running debate on expanding the definition of rape to include the absence of consent.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Chinaโ€™s EV makers are navigating new paths to global expansion

Chinese EVs are particularly popular in European markets due to their affordability, sleek designs and sophisticated features.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Almost half of Europeans do not trust 'tech bros' or companies rolling out frontier tech like AI

A new study shared exclusively with Euronews Next shows that the French, German, British, Italian, and Spanish public do not feel positive about frontier technologies such as AI.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European defence spending gives Thales a boost as it reinforces 2025 targets

Thalesโ€™ sales in the first quarter were supported by increased European defence spending. However, new orders lagged mainly due to a very high comparison base, especially for defence.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tariffs will harm us all, European officials warn โ€” with more work needed to reach a trade deal

European officials say they're optimistic a trade deal can be reached with President Donald Trump, warning of significant harm to both sides if it isn't.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Traces of 'forever chemical' found in European wines, new study reveals

PFAS are called 'forever chemicals' because they don't naturally break down in the environment.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European Parliament in โ€˜final stagesโ€™ of talks with China to remove sanctions on lawmakers

โ€˜It has always been the EPโ€™s intention to have sanctions lifted and resume relations with China,โ€™ spokesperson says.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US and Europe set for clash on what โ€œenergy securityโ€ means

While European politicians seek to strengthen the link between clean energy and security, Trump officials are expected to push for more gas at a key summit in London The post US and Europe set for clash on what โ€œenergy securityโ€ means appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Elite European uni warns staff about working with US colleges amid Trump crackdown

Ghent University is "concerned" about developments in American higher education.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU holds firm on pharma reform proposal despite industry pressure

The European Commission has no plans to withdraw or revise its proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules, despite mounting pressure from the pharmaceutical industry concerned about potential tariffs and the sectorโ€™s competitiveness.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Time was right for US big tech penalties, EU competition chief says

The European Commission has been accused of dragging its feet to avoid inflaming Donald Trump's trade war.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement, says industry chiefย 

In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews