Europe: News

30 Mar 2025

Space News

Europe's first orbital rocket launch ends in failure

German start-up Isar Aerospace's first-ever space mission ended in failure today.

30 Mar 2025

Canada

'Takedown Tesla' protests erupt across US against Elon Musk

Protests against electric vehicle maker Tesla, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, erupted across the US on Saturday.

27 Mar 2025

Finland

EU urges all to prepare for war with survival kits

The European Union (EU) has urged its citizens in all 27 member states to prepare three-day survival kits amid growing concerns about a World War-like situation.

25 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla's EU sales down 47% this February—Musk to blame?

Tesla's EV sales in Europe have plummeted, falling 49% in January and February as compared to the same period last year.

25 Mar 2025

Meta

Why Meta is being fined whopping $1B by EU

The European Union (EU) is planning to impose a massive fine on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, as per the New York Post.

21 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Trump signs order to disband US Education Department

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to "begin eliminating" the Department of Education.

20 Mar 2025

Facebook

Meta AI chatbot launches in Europe after year-long regulatory delay

Meta has announced the launch of its AI chatbot, Meta AI, across Europe. The rollout comes nearly a year after it was initially planned but halted due to regulatory issues.

12 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

EU imposes counter tariffs on $28B worth of US goods

The European Union (EU) has announced countermeasures against the United States's recent tariffs on steel and aluminum.

11 Mar 2025

Facebook

Explosive memoir details ex-Facebook COO Sandberg's spending spree, risqué work-trips 

Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is facing scrutiny after revelations in a new memoir.

11 Mar 2025

Poland

Shocking! This European tribe ate human brains 18,000 years ago 

A study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that European tribes, called the Magdalenians, practiced cranial cannibalism 18,000 years ago.

11 Mar 2025

Apple

Apple, Meta to be fined for violating Europe's Digital-Markets Act

Apple and Meta will face fines for allegedly breaching Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA), as per Reuters.

09 Mar 2025

Technology

Hydrogen plasma breakthrough may enable emission-free metal production

Scientists at SINTEF, one of Europe's biggest independent research organizations, are making significant strides in the development of hydrogen plasma technology to create emission-free steel.

09 Mar 2025

Narendra Modi

India and EU to hold crucial FTA talks tomorrow

India and the European Union (EU) will commence their 10th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in Brussels tomorrow.

07 Mar 2025

France

US State Department plans to close European consulates, cut workforce 

The US State Department is reportedly gearing up for a major cut in its global workforce and shutting down a number of consulates, mostly in Western Europe.

05 Mar 2025

Electric Vehicles

Only 0-emission cars will be sold in EU by 2035

The European Commission has reiterated its zero CO2 emissions target for all new cars sold in the European Union (EU) by 2035.

27 Feb 2025

China

Over 75% of EVs sold globally are Chinese

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers now dominate the global EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) market with a whopping 76% share, recent data from Rho Motion has revealed.

26 Feb 2025

India

EU eyes tariff cuts on cars, alcohol exports to India

The European Union (EU) is reportedly pushing for lower tariffs on important exports like whiskey, wine, and cars.

20 Feb 2025

Mount Everest

Snow line retreats 500ft—Why Everest ice is disappearing so fast

Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is witnessing a drastic change in its snow line—the elevation above which snow remains on the ground throughout the year.

15 Feb 2025

Vladimir Putin

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'Armed Forces of Europe'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an "Armed Forces of Europe" at the Munich Security Conference.

14 Feb 2025

James Bond

James Bond name in trouble: Trademark dispute threatens 007 franchise

The James Bond franchise, worth billions of pounds, is locked in a legal battle to keep hold of the super spy's name.

13 Feb 2025

Lifestyle

Traveling to Europe? Perhaps you can skip overrated art galleries

Europe is known for its vibrant art history, home to some of the world's most iconic galleries.

EU promises strong countermeasures to US steel, aluminum tariffs

European Union (EU) leader Ursula von der Leyen has issued a stern warning in response to the US's newly imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.

10 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

France to use nuclear power for ambitious AI project

France is capitalizing on its rich nuclear power resources to get ahead in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.

09 Feb 2025

India

India's total trade projected to reach $1.8T in 8 years

India's total trade is tipped to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% through 2033, reaching $1.8 trillion annually, a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report stated.

08 Feb 2025

Canada

Kerala's birth rate hits 20-year low, 'serious issue' says government

Kerala has witnessed a sharp decline in its birth rate over the last two decades, hitting a 20-year low.

03 Feb 2025

Brussels

Tariff wars: Trump says European Union next, sparks concerns

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to impose new tariffs on the European Union (EU), saying the bloc has "really taken advantage of us."

28 Jan 2025

Google

Google is challenging EU's $4.5B antitrust fine over Android

Google has appealed to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), against a record €4.3 billion ($4.5 billion) antitrust fine imposed seven years ago.

25 Jan 2025

China

Most Indians view Trump's return as US President positively

A majority of Indians view Donald Trump's return to the White House as a boon for US-India relations, a global survey has found.

23 Jan 2025

Meta

Meta accused of misleading EU users with revised ad-free service

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has expressed concerns over Meta's updated no-ads subscription service, warning it may breach EU consumer and privacy laws.

22 Jan 2025

Foreign Investment

India's trade deal with European bloc to attract $100B investment

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has announced a landmark Trade and Economic Participation Agreement (TEPA) with a European FTA bloc.

15 Jan 2025

Germany

German economy contracted for 2nd consecutive year in 2024

Germany's economy, which is the biggest in Europe, shrunk for the second consecutive year in 2024.

15 Jan 2025

Paris

Pakistan PM orders probe into scandalous ad resembling 9/11 attack

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation into a controversial social media post by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

14 Jan 2025

Apple

Why EU is reassessing tech investigations into Apple, Google, Meta

According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is re-evaluating its probes into tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta.

06 Jan 2025

Chicago

Flights cancelled, icy roads, power outages: Winter storm grips US

A severe winter storm, called the "heaviest snowfall in a decade," has left the central United States in tatters.

25 Dec 2024

Asia

Global recession in 2025? Rising inflation, geopolitics fuel economic uncertainty

As 2025 nears, worries of a possible global recession are growing louder. This is because a few major economies are showing evident signs of stress.

23 Dec 2024

Denmark

After Panama Canal, Trump wants US to buy Greenland

United States President-elect Donald Trump has once again shown interest in buying Greenland, a territory under Denmark but with autonomous rule.

21 Dec 2024

Apple

Why Congo has filed complaints against Apple over 'conflict minerals'

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed legal complaints against Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium.

18 Dec 2024

Netflix

Netherlands: Netflix fined €4.7M for violating data protection laws

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has slapped a €4.75 million ($5 million) fine on Netflix for not properly informing its users about their personal data usage between 2018 and 2020.

16 Dec 2024

France

Europe's €10.6B Iris² satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink megaconstellation

In a major boost to its space ambitions, Europe has signed a €10.6 billion contract to develop the Iris² satellite network.

15 Dec 2024

Barcelona

Mango clothing chain founder dies after falling 100m from cliff  

Spanish clothing retailer Mango's founder, Isak Andic, has died in a mountain accident near Barcelona.

12 Dec 2024

Music Concert

Ozzy Osbourne eyes Black Sabbath reunion for final performance

Despite battling health issues, legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne is eager to perform one last time. He wants to reunite with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for this farewell concert.