Europe: News
16 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpToilet paper, eye makeup might become costlier in EU
The European Union (EU) has warned of retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of US goods, such as toilet paper, soybeans, eye makeup, etc.
14 Apr 2025
MetaEU: Meta to resume AI training with public user content
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its decision to resume artificial intelligence (AI) training using publicly available content from European users.
07 Apr 2025
WorldExplained: Why Malta's golden visa has many Indian takers
The Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP), commonly known as the "golden visa," has become a hot favorite among Indians looking to settle down in Europe.
07 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump insists there is no inflation despite market crash
US President Donald Trump has brushed away concerns regarding inflation in the country, amid a massive sell-off in global markets.
07 Apr 2025
GermanyGermany urges EU to deploy 'anti-coercion' tool against US tariffs
Germany has called on the European Union (EU) to consider deploying its strongest weapon, the "anti-coercion instrument," against US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
07 Apr 2025
IndiaAfter US, EU urges India to remove car import tariffs
As part of a trade agreement, the European Union (EU) is urging the Indian government to remove high tariffs on car imports.
07 Apr 2025
Hawaii'White Lotus' goes continental: Season 4 to unfold in Europe
The third season of the critically acclaimed HBO series The White Lotus aired its finale recently, and fans are eager to find out its next destination.
30 Mar 2025
Space NewsEurope'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
FinlandEU 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 MuskTesla'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
MetaWhy 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 TrumpTrump 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
FacebookMeta 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 TrumpEU 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
FacebookExplosive 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
PolandShocking! 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
AppleApple, 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
TechnologyHydrogen 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 ModiIndia 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
FranceUS 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 VehiclesOnly 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
ChinaOver 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
IndiaEU 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 EverestSnow 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 PutinUkraine'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 BondJames 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
LifestyleTraveling 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.
11 Feb 2025
United States of AmericaEU 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 MacronFrance 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
IndiaIndia'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
CanadaKerala'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
BrusselsTariff 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
GoogleGoogle 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
ChinaMost 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
MetaMeta 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 InvestmentIndia'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
GermanyGerman 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
ParisPakistan 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
AppleWhy 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
ChicagoFlights 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
AsiaGlobal 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
DenmarkAfter 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
AppleWhy 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
NetflixNetherlands: 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
FranceEurope'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.
