Markets
France Luxury Stores Board Up
Hundreds of stores were smashed and looted last week, prompting precautionary measures ahead of fresh protests
Topic
European Union
World
45,000 march in Brussels for climate action
Demonstrators demand end to fossil-fuel subsidies and transition to cleaner energy as EU proposes delay to methane rules
Government
EU Budget Cut 8% to €1.6 Trillion
The proposed budget reduction of €159 billion will affect foreign aid, competitiveness, and administrative costs, while shielding farmers' subsidies and regional payouts
World
Brussels Eyes Tax On Big Tech
The European capital is considering a new tax on large corporations to target major technology companies, according to a Financial Times report
World
EU, China Talks Aim to Avert Trade War
Two-day Beijing talks to address Chinese shift into high-tech manufacturing threatening EU industries
World
Spain and China Strengthen Ties
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's four visits to China's President Xi Jinping in as many years spark EU resentment as Germany and France push for a tougher approach
Markets
Carney Proposes Canada as EU Associate Member
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney suggests a closer Canada-EU relationship without full membership, according to the Wall Street Journal
Infrastructure
Kenya Strike Ends
Thousands affected by 12+ hour delays as air traffic controllers reach deal with employers
World
Eurostar Monopoly Ends
Virgin Trains wins approval for up to 20 daily services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from 2030, sparking price war
World
Somalia Pleads for Help
Funding for malnutrition response plummets 80% as Defence Minister meets UN to protect children from armed conflict
World
700,000 Flowers Unveiled
Brussels' 70m flower carpet, inspired by Hokusai's 'The Great Wave', gets a nightly sound and light show
World
Zelenskyy Meets Serbia's Vučić
Ukraine's president woos Russia's closest EU ally in high-stakes visit amid looming elections and war pressure
World
72,000 Migrants Breach Border
Spain hits back at Italy with border controls after July's deadly influx into Ceuta.