European luxury businesses set for boost from China’s Golden Week
China’s Golden Week holiday has seen a surge in consumer spending, which could provide further momentum to European luxury markets. Read More
Where have all the flowers gone? UK border controls stem supplies
EU plants are left rotting in trucks as post-Brexit inspection delays hamstring billion-euro trade. Read More
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UK doctor found guilty of attempted murder with poison disguised as COVID vaccine
The doctor pleaded guilty to attempted murder after injecting his mother’s partner with what was most likely a pesticide in January, while pretending he was a nurse there to administer…
Asylum applications in the EU drop by 17% in June as countries tighten borders
Syrians remain the largest group among asylum seekers, while Germany, Spain, Italy and France face the most cases. Read More
Is anywhere safe from deadly weather? New map reveals the US states most at risk from climate crisis
New research uses extreme heat, drought, inland and coastal flooding and wildfires to rank the safety of US states. Read More
Brussels urged not to U-turn on car CO2 limits amid industry ‘crisis’
Electricity firms fear the EU is about to cave in to industry pressure and ease cuts on car emissions, as Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands ask the European Commission…
ESA launches Hera mission to return to deflected asteroid in bid to learn how to protect Earth
Hera will survey the asteroid deflected by NASA’s DART spacecraft, the results of which could lay the foundation of Earth’s planetary defence system. Read More
Analysis: Hamas regenerates in Gaza, recruiting fighters despite Israeli defeat claims
Experts say Hamas is keen to keep bringing in new fighters despite losses, with new leader Yahya Sinwar pushing for continued armed conflict and no regrets over past attacks. Read…
A group of 17 European countries call for a ‘paradigm shift’ to deport rejected asylum seekers
The European Union has struggled to improve the deportation rate of asylum seekers whose applications have been turned down. Read More