EU steel tariff plan concerning, Welsh government says

European Union's plan to raise tariffs on imported steel are "extremely concerning" for Wales' steel industry, the Welsh government has said. The commission has set out plans to cut the amount of steel that can be imported into the bloc by half -...

EU says new steel import tariffs will not harm Ukraine

EU flags. Stock photo: Getty Images Ukraine's preferential terms or its steel exports will not be affected by a new European Commission plan to protect the EU steel industry, which was presented in Strasbourg on 7 October and aims to cut import...

Europe’s most wanted drug lord gains immunity in Sierra Leone by fathering a child with the President's daughter

Europe’s most wanted cocaine trafficker, Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Chubby Jos, has reportedly secured protection in Sierra Leone, not through bribery or corruption, but by allegedly fathering a child with the daughter of the...

Germany Under Pressure to Oppose EU Chat Control Proposal

Data Privacy , Data Security Signal and Rights Groups Urge Berlin to Reject CSAM Proposal Ahead of Key EU Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 7, 2025 Image: TTstudio/Shutterstock The German federal government is under pressure to...

Poland sanctions two more companies linked to Russia

A Polish flag. Stock photo: Getty Images Poland has imposed sanctions on another two companies with links to Russia. Source: Polish news portal RMF24, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Polish National Revenue Administration (KAS)...

Germany consider Patriot air defence procurement with Switzerland

The German government welcomed the potential joint procurement of the coveted Patriot air defence system alongside Switzerland in a 2 October release. Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius welcomed his Swiss counterpart, the federal councilor Martin...

Europe’s ‘Wild West’ of facial recognition testing spurs call for responsible AI oversight

A peer-reviewed study published in Data & Policy by legal scholar Karen Yeung of the University of Birmingham, and Wenlong Li of Zhejiang University, warns that the testing of AI systems “in the wild” remains a largely ungoverned frontier – a...

'Veggie burgers' face grilling in European parliament

Championed by green advocates as much as mindful eaters, the days of plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be numbered under plans up for a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday. Concerns over the greenhouse gas emissions from...

PayPal Unleashes the Power of Retail Media for Small Businesses, Enabling Them to Join Billion-Dollar Advertising Boom

PayPal Ads Manager gives tens of millions of small businesses access to high-margin ad revenue while creating valuable new inventory for advertisers of all sizes PayPal today unveiled PayPal Ads Manager, allowing the tens of millions of small...

Extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream case is not in Poland's interest – Polish PM

Donald Tusk. Stock photo: Getty Images Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said it is not in Poland's interest to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Z., who was detained at Germany's request over the Nord Stream sabotage case. Source:...

Ryanair warns of 'huge issue' for Brits flying over one European country

Ryanair has warned British travellers of a "huge issue" when flying to or over one European country, despite air traffic control strikes being held off. A French air traffic control union postponed its plans to start a 72-hour strike today,...

Jet2 boss lashes out at 'absolutely disgraceful' tourism move by Spain

Airline boss has criticised the Spanish left-wing government for flirting with hypocrisy for allegedly attracting rich travellers to the country. For the Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy, this goes against its 'socialist utopia'. During the Association of...

Ukraine: UK, US, EU parts found in Russian missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Western components, including from the UK, are being found in Russian munitions Other countries implicated include the US, the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China Russia is...

Germany’s CDU Rejects EU Chat Control Plan Amid Privacy Concerns

Germany’s Firm Stand Against EU Chat Control In a significant development for digital privacy rights in Europe, Germany’s ruling CDU/CSU party has unequivocally rejected the controversial “chat control” proposal being advocated by several other...

SIT unveils Europe-focused campaign for next generation of global leaders

BRATTLEBORO — School for International Training (SIT) is launching a campaign to inspire college students to study abroad in Europe. The “Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches” campaign encourages undergraduate students to see and experience...

EU wants to crack down on 'conversion therapy'

The European Union wants to clamp down on "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, the bloc's equality chief told AFP on Tuesday, but Brussels will stop short of introducing a ban on such practices. More than a million people signed a petition...

EU’s chat control proposal threatens end-to-end encryption in messaging apps – Report

A new study by Surfshark has raised alarms about the future of privacy in messaging apps as the European Union pushes forward with its Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, dubbed “Chat Control.” Set for a vote on October 14, 2025, the proposal aims to...

EU rules out funding for Slovakia’s energy scheme

7. October 2025 at 18:37 Government critics warn that shifting EU projects to cover costs could widen the budget deficit and drain funds from regional development. An illustrative image (source: TASR/DPA) Font size: A - | A + Slovakia’s new energy...

Britain's safest villages: From low crime rates to picturesque settings and a 'strong' sense of community, these are the best places to raise your family

There are plenty of reasons why people are drawn to the fabled attractions of village life - from the sense of close-knit community and the tranquillity of the setting, to the ducks on the green and slow pace of life. However, another key...

Russia in chilling threat to 'burn down Britain' as Putin's mouthpiece brands UK 'satanic'

Russia should "burn down" the "satanic island" of Britain, Russian propagandist and mouthpiece Vladimir Solovyov has said. The appalling threat emerged during the Russian state TV show "Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovyov," featuring host...