2024-09-03

Tech News

Commission urged to rein in surveillance spyware

Three years after the Pegasus spyware scandal, civil society organisations argue that victims of spyware and EU citizens still await an institutional response to this threat to fundamental rights.

03/09/2024

Economy

Finland looks to stop Russians buying property within its borders

Finland shares a 1,340km border with Russia and has recently also joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to increase national security in the face of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

03/09/2024

Culture news

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar welcomed back to museum

The toppled jar could be back on show as soon as this week – thanks to repair techniques that use 3D technology and high-resolution videos.

03/09/2024

Europe News

Russian strike on Poltava kills at least 49 and injures hundreds

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who shared the news on Tuesday, said he ordered an investigation into the attack and reiterated Kyiv's demands for help from its allies.

03/09/2024

Venezuela

Venezuela orders arrest of opposition candidate Edmundo González

The warrant came after opposition leader María Corina Machado posted election records online, which allegedly revealed that President Nicolás Maduro had lost to the former diplomat by a significant margin.

03/09/2024

Tech News

Hungary school phone ban sparks protests. Where else are they banned?

Thousands protested a Budapest headmaster's dismissal after he refused to implement a smartphone ban. Meanwhile, other European countries are also implementing a ban.

03/09/2024

Business

VW considers German factory closures for first time in 87-year history

Jobs with VW in Germany are meant to be protected until 2029, but the firm could now renege on that promise.

03/09/2024

Business

Rolls-Royce engine issue forces Cathay Pacific to ground some aircraft

The airline industry has already seen some turbulence this year, following Boeing's 737-Max jet seeing a mid-air door panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier in January.

03/09/2024

Tech News

Clearview AI fined by Dutch authorities over facial recognition tech

It’s not the first time the US facial recognition company has been fined in Europe.

03/09/2024

Indonesia

Pope starts Asia tour in Indonesia to promote interfaith dialogue

Pope Francis is the third leader of the Catholic Church to visit the country, home to Asia's third-largest congregation.

03/09/2024

Europe News

Europe reels from far-right victory in eastern Germany elections

Will the results from Saxony and Thuringia influence Germany's energy transition and support for Ukraine?

03/09/2024

Business

Holiday firm plans stock market listing as luxury travel market booms

Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a potential float following a post-pandemic boom in luxury holidays. However, it's reported that executives at the holiday firm are weighing up whether to list in New York, London or another European stock market.

03/09/2024

Ukraine

Children in Ukraine face another school year in bomb shelters

Ukrainian families' determination to keep their children learning is running up against the harsh reality of Russia's continuing assault.

03/09/2024

Markets

Pound on track to be one of the best-performing currencies in 2024

The GBP/USD currency pair hit a two and a half year high of $1.32 earlier this year on 27 August, with analysts expecting the strong momentum to continue until the end of the year.

03/09/2024

Radio Schuman

Radio Schuman discusses EU digital and antitrust policy with Vestager

From regret for the outcome tax state aid cases, to optimism for the future of European AI - outgoing Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager sat down with Radio Schuman.

03/09/2024

Culture news

London celebrates the creativity of disabled artists at Unlimited

The five-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre ranges from art installations and dance performances, to poetry and neurodiverse club nights.

03/09/2024

Israel

Netanyahu insists Israel will not withdraw from Philadelphi corridor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his stance on keeping an Israeli presence along the Philadelphi corridor, while thousands protested against the government's failure to secure a hostage deal.

03/09/2024

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03/09/2024