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Three MEPs are set to propose stricter foreign direct investment requirements in the EU, particularly targeting Chinese investors. Their report, tied to the Industrial Accelerator Act, aims to safeguard strategic sectors by mandating new thresholds and conditions for investments exceeding €50 million.
Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers, and printed materials from Russia and Belarus, citing concerns over disinformation and war propaganda. This prohibition seeks to safeguard Latvia’s security interests and reduce ties with nations involved in aggression against Ukraine, effective from 1 September.
Ulrich Siegmund, co-chair of the AfD parliamentary group in Saxony-Anhalt, aims for the role of minister-president in the upcoming 2026 state election. Known for his compelling social media presence and community engagement, Siegmund advocates for restrictive migration policies and challenges the classification of his party as extremist.
The world is grappling with a mental health crisis. In Europe, antidepressant consumption has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
A disturbing spyware discovery by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab prompted Apple to push out a significant iOS update.
President Joe Biden opened his visit to India on Friday by meeting privately with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Indian leader’s home in a session the White House said was marked by “undeniable warmth and confidence” going into the annual Group of 20 summit.
The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, the country’s civil protection minister said. Rescue crews in helicopters and boats ferried hundreds of people from inundated villages to safety.
The world is perilously off course in meeting the Paris climate deal’s goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN’s first progress report on the accord.
France will launch a EUR49 public transport ticket. Here’s everything you need to know.
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