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Should 'Chat Control' scan private texts? Take our poll

The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages?

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EU pushes to triple energy storage as renewable power goes to waste

EU energy ministers signed the first-ever tripartite agreement to boost the bloc’s energy storage capacity on 26 June. The EU needs 200 gigawatt (GW) of storage capacity by 2030, compared with the current 55. 22 member states promised to add around 30-35 GW of new capacity by 2028.

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Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll

Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

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How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters 'excellent'

Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming spots still unsafe?

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How safe are the waters you swim in? Take our poll

Europeans planning a beach trip this summer can rest easy: a recently published report shows that 96 per cent of Europe’s waters are safe for bathing. How is the European Union ensuring this? And are any gaps in its strategy putting Europeans at risk?

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Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals

The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health.

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EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress

The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands?

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Can the EU stop SHEIN and Temu from dominating the e-market?

The EU is swamped with cheap parcels imported from Chinese e-commerce giants. Products from SHEIN, Temu and the like have been benefitting from a tax loophole that will soon be axed by the EU.

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Why is Shein becoming more expensive in the EU? Ask our chatbot

The EU is implementing new rules for e-commerce platforms like Temu, SHEIN, and Aliexpress. Low-value parcels will no longer be exempt from import taxes, making fast-fashion orders a lot more expensive in Europe.

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Airbus under scrutiny as EASA orders A380 inspections over wing

The aviation giant is already battling supply chain problems and growing costs across its operations.

South Africa

UNAIDS warns Trump's HIV funding cuts to South Africa could cost lives

The Trump administration says the phased withdrawal is linked to policy disputes with Pretoria, which rejects the allegations and says it is pursuing greater self-reliance.

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Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit

The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.

Iran

UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers

The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world's most important maritime routes.

India

Fire at animation studio in India kills at least 15 people

The fire happened in a building housing a student training centre in northern India, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in the country.

Kenya

Kenya orders immediate halt to controversial US-backed Ebola facility

The project had sparked court proceedings, public protests and questions about the country's role in responding to an outbreak beyond its borders.

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Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn?

Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country?

Honduras

Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones to fight drug trafficking

The discussions come as the Central American country continues to grapple with drug trafficking and some of the highest levels of violence in the region.

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Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks

The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group's return to power in Afghanistan.

Sport

Messi smashes World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

Japan

Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July

Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.

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