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- British father charged with recklessly causing son’s death in Cyprus hotel incident
- Zelenskyy dismisses general syrskyi, appoints major general drapatyi as chief
- Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine’s military chief amid mounting public protests
- Cycling advocates call for improved safety measures after Halifax cyclist’s death
- Hegseth and Caine to testify before Senate panel amid Iran war escalation
- British woman jailed in Dubai for £19,000 unpaid rent shares cell with murderers
- European Commission to fine Google under Digital Markets Act for €1 billion
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The European Commission is poised to announce a substantial fine against Google, potentially exceeding one billion euros, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision follows investigations into allegations of market power abuse, including the promotion of its own services and restrictions on app developers outside its platform.
Montenegro’s EU accession process could establish a significant precedent for financing future enlargements, with the European Commission proposing a financial package of €3.2 billion. This amount underscores complex budget discussions as member states debate the implications for the EU’s long-term budget negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged political stability and support for Ukraine in his inaugural speech outside Downing Street, emphasising a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. He aims for national renewal, with an immediate focus on ending rough sleeping across the country.
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EU lawmakers are set to suspend the EU-US trade agreement following a US Supreme Court ruling deeming 2025 tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump as illegal. EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the importance of respecting the deal amid ongoing trade tensions.
Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency has begun, following reports of Christine Lagarde’s potential early departure. This development is significant as it could influence monetary policy amidst ongoing economic challenges.
Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, expressed key insights during a recent interview, emphasizing the current significance of the Palestinian situation amid global political shifts and escalating tensions.
The president of Eurochambres, Vladimír Dlouhý, called for the removal of self-imposed barriers hindering EU competitiveness during a recent panel discussion, highlighting concerns over the Green Deal’s impact amid ongoing EU-US relations scrutiny.
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