Europe: News

06 Jul 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai's Tata Punch.EV rival in India will boast these features

South Korean automaker Hyundai revealed its new compact electric SUV, the Inster EV, at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.

06 Jul 2024

Pedro Sanchez

What is Spain's 'porn passport'? Explained in detail

In an unprecedented move, Spain is set to launch a government-issued mobile application aimed at curbing minors' access to online pornography.

02 Jul 2024

Facebook

EU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA

The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).

30 Jun 2024

China

China all set to lead global auto market by 2030

Industry experts foresee a significant transformation in the global automotive industry.

25 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app

Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

24 Jun 2024

Apple

Apple accused of violating EU's Digital Markets Act regulations

Apple has been charged with violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first instance of a company facing such allegations.

18 Jun 2024

Apple

Apple under scrutiny for alleged non-compliance with EU's DMA

Apple is facing a series of "very serious" issues under the European Union's new rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech, according to Margrethe Vestager, the bloc's competition chief.

11 Jun 2024

Facebook

Meta to use European social media content to train AI

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.

10 Jun 2024

Flipkart

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra's India debut set for June 18

Motorola has officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated Edge 50 Ultra in India. The smartphone is set to debut on June 18 at 12:00pm.

08 Jun 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn halts targeted ads based on group data in EU

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-backed business social network, has decided to discontinue allowing advertisers to target users, based on data from LinkedIn Groups.

05 Jun 2024

McDonald's

McDonald's loses Big Mac trademark in EU court battle

In a significant legal decision, the European Union General Court ruled that McDonald's has lost its Big Mac trademark, to Irish fast food competitor Supermac's.

04 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection

Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.

03 Jun 2024

Alia Bhatt

Watch: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Raha return from Europe

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and their daughter Raha have returned to Mumbai after attending the second pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Europe.

30 May 2024

Germany

Europe on edge amid suspected Russian-linked arson and sabotage

European security services are currently on high alert due to suspected arson and sabotage linked to Russia.

29 May 2024

Italy

The ultimate guide to hiking Mount Etna

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, offers an unforgettable adventure for those who dare to hike its paths.

28 May 2024

Audi

Audi celebrates RS4 Avant's 25th anniversary with limited-run model

Audi is marking the 25th anniversary of the RS4 Avant by launching a limited-run special edition of the performance wagon.

27 May 2024

AliExpress

David Beckham joins Alibaba as global brand ambassador for AliExpress

Alibaba Group Holding's popular global shopping platform, AliExpress, has announced a one-year partnership with English football legend David Beckham.

24 May 2024

Germany

How filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran, reached Germany 

Faced with a prison sentence, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof decided to escape from Iran, embarking on a "complicated" and "anguishing" 28-day journey across Europe. He finally found refuge in a safe house in Germany. Recently, he opened up about this journey.

22 May 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Iranian director who fled country recently to attend Cannes screening

Acclaimed Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, has confirmed his attendance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of his competition movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig set for Friday.

22 May 2024

Electric Cars

Electric, hybrid cars more likely to hit pedestrians, study finds

A recent analysis of the UK's road traffic accidents has revealed a startling trend: hybrid and electric cars are more likely to be involved in accidents with pedestrians, than their petrol or diesel counterparts.

EU Council greenlights pioneering risk-based regulations for artificial intelligence

The Council of the European Union has officially approved the establishment of its flagship risk-based rules for artificial intelligence (AI).

16 May 2024

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder

A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).

15 May 2024

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo unveils limited-run Quadrifoglio with red carbon interior

Alfa Romeo has ceased accepting bookings for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models in the US, but continues to offer these models in Europe.

15 May 2024

Amazon

AWS announces plans for European 'sovereign cloud' in Germany

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing division, has confirmed its plans to launch a European "sovereign cloud."

14 May 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Iranian filmmaker evades prison sentence; flees Iran ahead of Cannes

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has fled Iran, evading an eight-year prison sentence linked to his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

13 May 2024

Technology

Booking.com now under purview of EU's Digital Markets Act regulations

Booking.com, a leading online travel agency, has been designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).

13 May 2024

Amazon

Microsoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France

Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.

11 May 2024

New Zealand

Aurora Borealis illuminates European night sky amid solar storm

The Aurora Borealis, also referred to as the Northern Lights, illuminated the night skies across several parts of Europe yesterday (May 10, local time).

06 May 2024

China

China capable of building world's largest particle collider: CERN president

Eliezer Rabinovici, the president of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) and professor emeritus of physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has backed China's bid to construct the world's largest particle collider.

30 Apr 2024

Columbia University

Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus

Tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked protests on the United States campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement and student suspensions.

30 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

ChatGPT's 'memory' feature enables personalized interactions for paying customers

OpenAI has expanded access to its 'memory' feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with the exception of those located in Europe or Korea.

29 Apr 2024

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle sales soar globally, dominating market in 2023

A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant global increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, reaching nearly 140 million units in 2023.

28 Apr 2024

India

India to ink 6G co-operation agreement with European body

India's Bharat 6G is on the verge of finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Europe's Industry Alliance 6G, according to HT Mint.

Amid regulatory changes, HUL withdraws 'health' label from Horlicks

In response to recent regulatory changes in the health drinks category, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has rebranded its "health food drinks" category as "functional nutritional drinks" (FND).

24 Apr 2024

Apple

EU's new rules will extend warranty if you repair device

The European Union (EU) has implemented a new set of right-to-repair regulations, aimed at encouraging consumers to repair rather than discard faulty devices.

23 Apr 2024

Iceland

Europe warming at nearly double the global average, says study

The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report for 2023, reveals that Europe is facing a severe climate crisis, warming at nearly double the global average.

23 Apr 2024

TikTok

EU launches probe into TikTok Lite over potential DSA violations

The European Union (EU) has initiated a new investigation into TikTok Lite, a simplified version of the popular social media app.

22 Apr 2024

Tesla

Tesla slashes prices of cars globally amid falling sales

Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant price cuts in several major markets including China, Germany, and the US.

20 Apr 2024

Apple

EU to greenlight Apple's tap-to-pay tech offer next month

Apple is preparing to broaden its tap-to-pay mobile payments technology access, to developers within the European Union, according to Reuters.

18 Apr 2024

NASA

Unveiling hidden histories: Non-fiction books on historic revelations to read

Nonfiction books are like a voyage through history's dimly lit corridors, bypassed by well-known stories.