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Without robust action, new EU carbon pricing plan could leave vulnerable people behind

The expansion of Europe's emissions trading system to buildings and road transport needs comprehensive social measures to cushion the poorest groups from cost increases The post Without robust action, new EU carbon pricing plan could leave vulnerable people behind appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Top EU court backs data transfer deal with US

An EU data transfer deal with the United States won approval from a top European court amid privacy concerns. The ruling comes as negotiations are also under way for a separate deal to grant US authorities direct access to EU member state databases.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid political tensions in France

The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Xi Addresses V-Day Reception Stressing International Fairness

China commemorates the 80th anniversary of its victory against Japanese Aggression. On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for firmly upholding international fairness and justice, staying committed to the path of peaceful development, and making unremitting efforts to improve peopleโ€™s well-being at all times. RELATED: Grand Military Parade Commemorates National War of Resistance in China [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Toyota expands Czech plant to build its first European EV

Japanese carmaker Toyota said on Wednesday it would invest 680 million to build a new production line in the Czech Republic to make a battery electric car.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli attacks kill 113 in Gaza over past 24 hours

Israeli attacks kill 113 in Gaza over past 24 hours The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said hospitals have received the bodies of 113 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and 304 wounded in the past 24 hours. The ministry said this brings the total death toll from Israelโ€™s genocide on Gaza since 7 October 2023 to 63,746, with 161,245 others wounded.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Vladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong-un for supplying North Korean troops to fight Ukraine

The Russian president praised Pyongyang's support during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine updates: Russia criticizes Merz's Putin remarks

Germany's chancellor had described the Russian leader as "the most serious war criminal of our time." Meanwhile, Putin thanked North Korea's Kim Jong Un for his support in the fight against Ukraine.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

New wave of airport strikes in Portugal expected to disrupt travel until January 2026

The first strike began today and will last until next Tuesday, with industrial action planned until January next year.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli attacks kill 33 in Gaza since dawn

Israeli attacks kill 33 in Gaza since dawn Israeli attacks have killed at least 33 people across Gaza since dawn, local officials say. Three of those killed were waiting for aid in the south of the enclave. Gazaโ€™s health ministry said six more Palestinians, including a child, died in the past 24 hours from โ€œfamine and malnutritionโ€.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How Japan Won the Bid to Supply Australiaโ€™s Next-Generation Frigate

And how Japan avoided a repeat of its 2016 setback.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Alleged Suicide Attack Kills at Least 11 in Quetta, Pakistan

At least eleven people lost their lives following an alleged suicide attack during a rally of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal in the city of Quetta, located in southwestern Pakistan. RELATED: Flash Floods Ravage Northern India and Pakistan, Over 280 Dead The incident occurred as members of the political group assembled at Shahwani Stadium to honor [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Coalition Sues EPA to Restore Funding for Environmental Justice

A coalition of nonprofits, local governments, and tribes is suing the EPA over the Trump administrationโ€™s cancellation of $3 billion in environmental justice grants, arguing the move is unconstitutional and threatens vital community projects.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

UAE calls Israeli annexation plan a 'red line', warns of Abraham Accords fallout

UAE calls Israeli annexation plan a 'red line', warns of Abraham Accords fallout The United Arab Emirates has warned Israel that any attempt to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would cross a โ€œred lineโ€ for Abu Dhabi and risk derailing the Abraham Accords, which formalised ties between the two countries. โ€œFrom the very beginning, we viewed the accords as a way to enable our continued support for the Palestinian...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US restricts TSMC chip supply shipments to China as tech race heats up

The Trump administration is revoking TSMCโ€™s licence to ship products freely from the US to China, effective on 31 December.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe bans 'toxic' ingredient in gel nail polish that may cause fertility issues

A chemical called TPO, used in many gel nail polishes to speed up drying and preserve colour, has been banned across most of Europe over potential fertility risks.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin and Kim share limousine after Chinaโ€™s military parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

U.S. House Oversight Committee Releases Over 33,000 Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Files

The U.S. House Oversight Committee released 33,295 pages of documents on Tuesday related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, the financier accused of sex trafficking minors, in which President Donald Trump is allegedly involved. RELATED: New Epstein Mansion Photos Reveal Ties to Trump and Other Figures The release, requested by committee chairman James Comer, came after [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Estonia 'not worried' joining Ukraine's reassurance force will weaken eastern flank, says president

Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the 'Coalition of the Willing' aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK has weeks to solve fiscal puzzle as it sets date for Autumn Budget

The U.K. government has named the date of its forthcoming Autumn Budget amid heightened pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to resolve a fiscal conundrum.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 โ€“ Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Timeline: Russia-Ukraine peace talks fail to materialize

A diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end Russia's war in Ukraine has so far yielded little to no results. Here's the timeline of how those meetings unfolded:

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Desalination doesn't have to be bad for the environment

Drinking from the sea is essential to securing water supply but often has negative environmental impacts. Scientists say they can be minimized with careful planning and process.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany: AfD politician Krah testifies in Chinese spy case

Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker for the far-right AfD, has testified in court during the trial of his former assistant, accused of being a Chinese spy. The case highlights alleged Chinese intelligence operations in Germany.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Coding the future... in Chinese?

As the U.S. wields a global tariff war and cuts China off from AI chips, Beijing is ramping up new customers for its manufactured goods and technology.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What are the main concerns of the EUโ€™s urban residents?

Some 51% of the bloc's city dwellers are worried about the availability of affordable housing. However, that is is not their only worry.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

IKEA but no ABBA? Outcry as Sweden publishes controversial cultural heritage list

Critics argue that the โ€œshared mapโ€ of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is โ€œexclusionaryโ€ and a โ€œnationalist education projectโ€. Here's why.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tajikistan: Investigate Deaths of Five Pamiri Political Prisoners

Click to expand Image The Tajikistan flag. 2022 Maksim Konstantinov, Sipa via AP Images (Berlin, September 3, 2025) โ€“ Tajikistan authorities should promptly and impartially investigate the deaths in custody of five ethnic Pamiri activists during 2025, Human Rights Watch said today.The deaths highlight grave concerns about the Tajik authoritiesโ€™ treatment of ethnic Pamiris, a historicallypersecuted cultural, religious,...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Presidents Putin and Kim Engage in Mutual Benefit Talks in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin met today in Beijing with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who promised to continue supporting Russia in whatever it needs, as he already did by providing troops to drive Ukrainian soldiers out of the Kursk region. RELATED: Grand Military Parade Commemorates National War of Resistance in China For an hour and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Apple shares rise after judge rules Google can continue preload deals in antitrust case

Apple shares rose 3% in extended trading Tuesday after a federal judge ruled that Alphabet may continue making payments to preload Google Search on the iPhone.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Australia could pay up to $2.5bn to Nauru over 30 years to take noncitizens, home affairs department says โ€“ as it happened

This blog is now closedHusic rebukes PMโ€™s assertion โ€˜good peopleโ€™ went to March for Australia rallies as Nampijinpa Price walks back immigration claimGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRowland denies government trying to put more information out of publicโ€™s reachSo what about the Albanese governmentโ€™s promise that itโ€™s open and transparent?As we found out through robodebt, which was another...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Rise of local coaches shows change in African football

African national sides are increasingly backing homegrown coaches - or showing faith in bosses from elsewhere on the continent. But will this trend continue?

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Curriculum for Schools, Introduces Trade Subjects

[Premium Times] The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the new curriculum as 'future-ready'.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica