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European stocks indecisive with EU-US letter said to be sent Friday - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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US President Trump announced a 35% tariff for Canada and flagged a potential 20% blanket tariffs for other countries; US is set to keep the tariff exemption for USMCA goods, according to a US official. Brazil's President Lula said the main thing...
Proof work DOESN'T pay under Starmer's Labour: Sickness benefits to be worth £2,500 MORE than a minimum wage job - as Kemi warns UK is becoming 'welfare state with an economy attached'
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Living on sickness benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a minimum wage job, it has was revealed on Wednesday night. Earnings of the unemployed who claim ill health payments will overtake those of workers on the national living wage next...
UK's F-35 fleet plagued by delays and shortfalls - marking 'a disappointing return' on £11bn cost
LBC
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11 July 2025, 02:30 | Updated: 11 July 2025, 07:31 An F-35 Lightning stealth jet performing a flypast during the commissioning ceremony for 809 Naval Air Squadron at RAF Marham in King's Lynn in Norfolk. Picture: PA Britain’s £71 billion programme...
Germany a Threshold Nuclear Weapons State, Could Develop Bomb in ‘Matter of Months’ - IAEA
Military Watch
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July 10, 2025
<p >International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has highlighted Germany’s position as a threshold nuclear weapons state, warning that it retains access to the technologies, nuclear material, and knowhow, to develop a...
European Industry Pushes Back on the EU AI Act – Key Takeaways for Employers
JD Supra - California
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July 11, 2025
Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and competitiveness. A July 3...
EU in deal with Israel to 'expand' aid deliveries to Gaza, says Kallas
The National News
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PSA DUBAI WORLD SERIES FINALS LINE-UP Men’s: Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) Ali Farag (EGY) Simon Rosner (GER) Tarek Momen (EGY) Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) Gregory Gaultier (FRA) Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) Nick Matthew (ENG) Women's: Nour El Sherbini...
Spain, France and Italy lead the way for certified organic vines
The Drinks Business
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July 9, 2025
Organic wines provide a much-needed bright spot in a difficult global wine market – but consumers in some markets remain confused or sceptical. Lucy Shaw reports. When db last explored the topic of organics in depth, it used Take That frontman...
European Parliament Calls for Urgent Protection of Christians and other Religious Minorities in Syria Following Targeted Attacks
ADF International
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July 10, 2025
The resolution follows the June 22 suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, which left at least 25 dead and over 60 injured in the deadliest anti-Christian attack in Syria in years. The Islamist terrorist group Saraya Ansar al Sunna...
European Championships 2025 Recap
Mysailing
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July 10, 2025
Record-Breaking 29er European Championship Closes in Style at Lake Garda More than 250 teams, 29 nations, six days of varied racing, and a fleet of young athletes pushing high-performance sailing to the next level. The 2025 29er European...
Italy’s Dexelance Agrees to Take a Majority Stake in Design Retailer Mohd for 44.3M Euros
WWD - New York
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July 10, 2025
MILAN — Furnishings, lighting and contract group Dexelance has entered into the world of omnichannel retail and distribution. On Thursday, the company said it agreed to buy 65 percent of Mohd’s share capital for 44.3 million euros. Through the...
Employers urged to take part in vital survey on economic inactivity - View from the Foyle
Derry Journal
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July 10, 2025
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of economic inactivity in the UK, with over a quarter of the working-age population neither in work nor actively seeking employment. Economic inactivity is a deeply concerning issue that is limiting both...
Italy On The Cusp Of ICC T20I World Cup Dream: Qualification Scenarios Unpacked
Outlook India
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July 10, 2025
For Captain Joe Burns and his "emotional group," the dream of a maiden World Cup appearance is very real. After their upset win over Scotland, Burns acknowledged the sacrifices made by the players, staff, and federation. The team's performance,...
EU's AI code of practice for companies to focus on copyright, safety
Channel News Asia
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July 10, 2025
BRUSSELS :The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a draft code of practice aimed at helping firms comply with the European Union's artificial intelligence rules and focused on copyright-protected content safeguards and measures to mitigate...
France’s Macron seeks a defense ‘refresh’ with UK
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday concluded a three-day state visit to the UK with a summit aiming to “reboot” defense ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear cooperation. Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
Germany, Norway to supply more Patriot systems to Ukraine
Defence Blog
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July 10, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Thursday that Kyiv and its Western partners are exploring the purchase of additional air defense systems and munitions to strengthen Ukraine’s military. Speaking to reporters in Rome, Zelensky...
EU | Warning of record flight delays in Europe this summer
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
The possibility of another “black” summer for air transport in Europe, with record delays and cancellations, is looming, as the European Union warns of severe pressures on the air traffic system. Staff shortages, strikes, fires, and increased...
France embark on major revamp for second All Blacks test
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
Nolann Le Garrec of France clears the ball against the All Blacks. Photo: Photosport France coach Fabien Galthie has made 10 changes to his starting line-up for the second test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Galthie named six...
Europe boosting its military presence near Russia’s borders — Belarusian defense official
TASS
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July 10, 2025
MINSK, July 10. /TASS/. Europe has been boosting its military presence near the borders of the Union State of Russia and Belarus, with at least ten battalion tactical groups currently deployed in the area, Chief of the Belarusian General Staff and...
EU-US Talks to Lower US Import Tariffs to Protect the Auto Industry
The Global Economics
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July 10, 2025
The EU has proposed a similar tariff-rate quota with a specific number of imported automobiles, but according to two US sources, the Trump administration was leaning against it. Brussels is attempting to negotiate with the United States (US)...
European Commission Names Ocean Energy as Key Technology for Reaching EU Targets
Offshore Source - Florida
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Member states should target 5% of their newly installed renewable energy capacity to be innovative by 2030, as set by the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Ocean Energy is one of two technologies counting towards this innovative renewables target,...