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Russia BLASTS West for Refugee Crisis: ‘Double Standards’ and Callous Neglect of Dying Innocents In a powerful statement at the UN, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative, Maria Zabolotskaya, condemned Western countries for their "double standards" in addressing the global refugee crisis... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:56Published 5 hours ago

How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children? Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 5 hours ago

Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:39Published 5 hours ago

Trump To Exit Ukraine Peace Talks? EU’s SHOCKING Revelation Amid Ceasefire Failures \| Ukraine War European Union officials fear US President Donald Trump may abandon efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. Despite campaign promises to end the war quickly, Trump has seen no major breakthroughs in his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 5 hours ago

More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:39Published 9 hours ago

Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain’s national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published 1 day ago

Liberal Democrats voice support for youth mobility scheme Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has expressed his support for the possibility of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. It comes as both the chancellor and home secretary confirmed they would be.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published 4 days ago

I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews The executive director of the EU's border and coast guard responds to Euronews’ question about an NGO's claims that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published 4 days ago

Tories express concern over EU youth mobility scheme The Opposition have expressed concerns over a potential youth mobility scheme with the European Union. The home secretary and chancellor both said they are "open" to the plans which would allow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 5 days ago

Govt pledges to stick to manifesto commitments Labour has pledged to stick to its manifesto commitments as talks have continued over the prospect of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed the government will.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published 5 days ago

Starmer hosts Ursula von der Leyen at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer says he is "really pleased" that the UK and the EU have committed to "reset" their relationship. Welcoming his "friend" and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published 5 days ago

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 5 days ago

Should illegal migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU? Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 6 days ago

EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat In the midst of a trade war with the US, the European Commission imposed two fines on the digital giants and closed two cases against them.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals? The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 1 week ago

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:15Published 1 week ago

Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most? Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most? The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

JD Vance’s Awkward Meloni Moment: ‘She Could Call Me a Jerk, I’d Never Know’\| Bizarre Joke Viral After meetings in D.C., JD Vance joined Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for an Easter lunch in Rome. Meloni, who praised her "fantastic" White House meeting, reaffirmed her support for Trump’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

'Russia To Keep All Ukranian Territories': NATO & EU Horrified As Trump Sides With Putin In War In a dramatic move to end two years of bloodshed, U.S. officials shared a proposed ceasefire plan during closed-door talks in Paris. The deal would freeze the Russia-Ukraine war in place, allowing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

White House floats US-Europe meeting as JD Vance meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome White House floats US-Europe meeting as JD Vance meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome Meloni has positioned herself as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe and was the lone EU leader to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

EU Faces €1.1 Trillion Hit If Trump Trade War Escalates \| ‘West Alliance Is Dead,’ Says EU Chief Former FAA contractor Abouzar Rahmati has pleaded guilty to secretly working as an Iranian intelligence asset for years. From 2017 to 2024, Rahmati used his access to steal over 172GB of classified FAA.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Shuts Down EU Tariff Talks With Meloni Watching \| Trump Refuses Tariff Relief, Says “No Rush” Trump has rejected calls to end tariffs on the European Union, leaving Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stunned. The two leaders met amid rising tensions over trade policies, with Meloni pushing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 33:17Published 2 weeks ago

Trump-Meloni Meet BREAKING\| ‘100% EU Tariff Deal’\| Trump’s SHOCKING Tariff Announcement\| US Breaking Trump met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a high-stakes trade summit amid escalating tensions with the EU. Trump stunned observers by announcing a “100% EU Tariff Deal,” signaling a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:06Published 2 weeks ago

‘THE WEST NO LONGER EXISTS’: EU Chief Von Der Leyen Declares End of U.S.-Europe Alliance European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a bold statement: “The West as we knew it no longer exists.” In a powerful new interview, she blames President Trump’s aggressive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Ukraine & EU Push Back \| Kyiv Urges Trump Team To Act After Russian Sumy Strikes Kill Civilians Top Ukrainian officials made a surprise trip to Paris, pushing the U.S. for a tougher stance on Russia after failed ceasefire efforts. Their visit comes as Donald Trump's envoys, including Marco Rubio,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published 2 weeks ago

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Russian gas supply to European Union via Ukraine halted Russian gas supplies to European Union states via Ukraine have been halted, shutting down Moscow's oldest gas route to the continent. Sky News - Published on January 1, 2025
A year of high-stakes politics and crises: Key highlights from 2024 Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2024

Former Man City player named president of Georgia After 17 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is appointed president. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2024
UK to reduce support for Georgia after 'shocking scenes of violence' at EU protests The UK will reduce its support and engagement with Georgia following "shocking scenes of violence", the foreign secretary has said. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024
Violent protests in Georgia as 'pro-Russian' government suspends bid to join EU Violent protests have erupted in Georgia over its ruling party's decision to put talks on the country's longstanding bid to join the EU back until 2028. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2024

Over 100 politicians from multiple countries condemn China over detention of tycoon Jimmy Lai More than 100 politicians from 24 different countries, including the UK, the US and the EU, have written a joint letter condemning China over the "arbitrary detention and unfair trial" of Jimmy Lai, a.. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2024
COP29: India opposes EU plan for border tax on carbon-intensive goods, seeks bold action from rich nations At COP29, India opposed unilateral trade barriers like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, arguing they unfairly burden developing nations. India emphasized technology transfer, climate.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2024
COP29 host suggests it can't ditch gas because of EU demand - and plays down the Trump effect Azerbaijan has to increase its gas production because of "commitments" to meet EU demand, its key official has implied, as it prepares to open the COP29 climate talks in Baku. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2024
Isro to launch EU’s Sun spacecraft in Dec first week from Sriharikota: Minister Jitendra Singh India will launch the European Union's Proba-3 spacecraft from Sriharikota in December, marking another milestone in their space cooperation. This mission, involving two satellites, will study the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2024

Isro set to launch EU's Sun observatory mission in Dec India and the European Union are strengthening their space collaboration with ISRO set to launch the EU's Proba-3 spacecraft in December. This mission, consisting of two satellites, will study the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2024
Moldova's pro-EU president wins second term after defeating pro-Russian rival in election Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office after defeating her pro-Russian rival. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2024
It is 'complex to avoid financing Russian war machine', top EU official says The president of the European Council has defended the bloc's sanctions regime, saying it is fine-tuned and calibrated every week, after Sky News showed luxury cars being sent over the Russian border. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2024	EU airports see 100ml liquid rule reintroduced Cabin restrictions limiting liquids in hand baggage to 100ml have been reintroduced across the EU. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2024
Starmer heads to Germany as he seeks to 'rebuild' EU relations post Brexit Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Germany to hold talks on a new bilateral treaty with the country as he hopes to "move beyond Brexit to rebuild relationships" with the EU. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2024	New vaccine advice issued amid spread of mpox People should get vaccinated against mpox if travelling to an African country affected by the latest outbreak, the EU's public health body has said. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2024
'Truly staggering': World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row Monday was the hottest day on record following a record-breaking Sunday, according to preliminary data from the European Union's monitoring agency. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2024	Starmer says work under way for closer ties with EU and to fix UK's 'botched' Brexit deal Labour is already working to build closer ties with the European Union, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he continues his tour of the UK. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2024
Starmer will get 'fair hearing' on changes to post-Brexit deal, says Irish PM Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News that EU leaders will give Keir Starmer a "fair hearing" when it comes to potential changes to the post-Brexit deal with the UK. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2024	Meta is planning to use your Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI - and not everyone can opt out If you have an Instagram or Facebook account in the UK or European Union, everything you share publicly on those platforms may soon be used to train artificial intelligence (AI). Sky News - Published on June 25, 2024
New sanctions target Russian gas for the first time - but could have gone much further The EU today launched its 14th package of sanctions against Russia - this time targeting Vladimir Putin's liquefied natural gas exports (LNG) for the first time. Sky News - Published on June 24, 2024	Sunak claims Starmer could 'put Brexit in peril' – as Labour warn against election complacency The Conservatives have claimed a Labour government could "put Brexit in peril" in statements and op-eds published on the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2024
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Lib Dems pledge to rejoin EU's single market in manifesto The Liberal Democrats would seek to bring the UK back into the European Union's single market, the party says in its manifesto. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024	Temu faces legal challenge over 'manipulative practices' Temu is facing a fresh legal complaint filed by 17 companies in the European Union. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2024
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Tough talks ahead as China's president touches down for European trip President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for his big trip to Europe - it's been five years since his last visit and EU-Chinese relations have hit a rocky road. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024	HSBC investors back removing bonus cap for UK staff HSBC is set to become the latest major international bank to remove the European Union-imposed bonus cap that had applied to its UK-based workers. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2024
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