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China criticizes France's new legislation aimed at curbing fast fashion, alleging it violates World Trade Organization rules and threatens Chinese firms.
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world
France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.
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European policymakers plan to leverage Chinese electric vehicle technology and the Industrial Accelerator Act to close the cost gap with Chinese EV makers by 2028 or 2029.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 10:34 PM%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M0%20706%20L1536%20432%20L1536%201024%20L0%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23f7d56b%22%20opacity%3D%220.18%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1060%200%20L1536%200%20L1536%201024%20L1250%201024%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Crect%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%2288%22%20width%3D%22210%22%20height%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23d01f2f%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3Ctext%20x%3D%2284%22%20y%3D%22164%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20font-family%3D%22Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2264%22%20font-weight%3D%22900%22%3EWORLD%3C%2Ftext%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
world
The UK government nationalised British Steel, its last working steelworks, citing national interest concerns, prompting a rebuke from China.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 4:31 AM
world
At the Brussels Economic Forum, experts highlighted Europe's challenges in artificial intelligence development and emphasized the need for improved funding, venture capital, and innovation to close the gap with global leaders.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 8:47 AM
world
Thousands in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities demand reinstatement of the popular defence minister amid government reshuffle by President Zelensky.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 8:02 AM
world
The new trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland aims to boost exports by £5.2bn annually and facilitate faster airport passage for British travellers.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
world
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former US President Donald Trump have publicly clashed, with their strained relationship evident at the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts suggest Meloni may be leveraging the fallout for domestic political gain.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 3:08 AM
world
US President Donald Trump surprises NATO allies with promises of new arms sales and expresses unexpected warmth toward the alliance during the Ankara summit, despite earlier criticisms and tensions over Iran.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 9:07 AM
general
Russia reportedly uses a shadow fleet of old sanction-busting ships to launch drones near NATO military and nuclear sites across Europe, testing defenses and causing disruptions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 10:48 PM
world
Low European attendance and a media incident involving the US ambassador to Belgium highlight strained US-Europe relations during the US 250th anniversary celebrations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 4:14 PM
general
Following a massive Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv that killed at least 11 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the US and European allies for enhanced missile aid as NATO leaders prepare to meet in Turkey.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 8:44 AM
world
A French court ruling next week will decide if far-right leader Marine Le Pen can participate in the 2027 presidential elections following a conviction related to a European Parliament jobs scandal.
France 24 English | Jul 5, 2026, 9:19 PM
business
New tariffs target Chinese battery electric vehicles amid concerns over unfair state subsidies, aiming to protect the European automotive industry.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 5, 2026, 9:52 AM
world
Twana Jamal, sentenced in France for people smuggling, is now in Leicestershire, raising questions about UK border controls post-Brexit.
BBC World | Jul 2, 2026, 9:16 AM
world
Chinese supporters are among the many fans attending the World Cup in North America, highlighting China’s significant football market despite the absence of its national team.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 1, 2026, 6:28 PM
business
The recently enacted Chinese law on ethnic unity raises concerns over minority rights and extraterritorial jurisdiction, drawing criticism from Japan, Europe, and international organizations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 1, 2026, 10:40 AM
world
Tens of thousands marched in Budapest celebrating LGBTQ+ rights following the election of a new government that ended Viktor Orban's 16-year rule.
Deutsche Welle | Jun 27, 2026, 6:29 PM
world
The European Commission has formally charged Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to cooperate during an unannounced inspection at its European headquarters in Dublin last December.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 10:46 AM
general
New tariffs targeting forced labor violations will take effect Friday, following a Supreme Court ruling and an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 24, 2026, 4:07 AM
politics
French Parliament passes legislation banning social media use for children under 15, marking a significant step in Europe's increasing regulation of online activity among minors.
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politics
President Ursula von der Leyen announces plans for an age-verification scheme to restrict minors' access to social media, while a notable U.S. lawsuit involving author Neil Gaiman emerges.
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business
Recent agreements remove tariffs on Indian textile exports, enhancing competitiveness against Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 1:47 AM
politics
The proposed legislation aims to restrict dominant search engines from favoring their own services, following recent EU fines against Google.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 4:02 PM