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‘It’s full of green areas’: mystery of Europe’s heat death hotspot

Hot weather has proved deadlier in the Croatian city of Osijek than in any other European city but little is being done to work out why

The Guardian - UK

2023 has been a challenging year for internet freedoms, here's why

Internet shutdowns, censorship, and data privacy pitfalls make the use of VPNs and other security software even more necessary in 2024.

TechRadar

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% after increase in energy costs

December data comes amid speculation over when European Central Bank will cut interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Eurozone Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December

The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in December mainly due to energy costs, official data showed Friday.

International Business Times

Israel could keep security control of Gaza after Hamas defeat, says defence minister

Yoav Gallant’s proposal suggests Palestinians would run day to day administration of territory

The Guardian - UK

Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts

Inflation is on the rebound in Europe

The Independent UK

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Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Why is Germany’s economy struggling – and can the government fix it?

As railway staff, lorry drivers, farmers and others threaten to strike, we examine the challenges the country faces

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s churches are adopting the western calendar – but not everyone is happy

Everywhere in Europe, rituals to mark the winter solstice have long been focused on the Christian narrative of the birth of Jesus. Yet in the ancient Julian calendar, which has gradually been falling out of synch with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, Christmas Day now falls on January 7,…

The Conversation

Ukraine war increasingly seen as 'fought by the poor’, as Zelensky raises taxes and proposes strict mobilisation laws

After the failure of Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive, Kyiv finds itself at a major crossroads and with no easy options.

The Conversation

The world economy is in crisis again. If we look back 80 years, we might be able to fix it

The historic Bretton Woods summit shaped a golden era of growth. This year’s G20 could be our equivalent, says academic and economist Michael Jacobs

The Guardian - UK

Post-Brexit subsidy scheme leaves UK farmers ‘hugely frustrated’

Environment secretary Steve Barclay sets out long-awaited plan to replace EU agricultural payments

The Independent UK

Italian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has told her European Union partners that curbing migration flows from African countries has less to do with offers of charity than strong partnerships coupled with strategic investments in those nations

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France's Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products to protest price hikes

The French supermarket chain Carrefour says it will no longer carry goods by the brand PepsiCo because the company has increased its prices too much. The move comes as France seeks EU approval forcing retailers to better flag "shrinkflation" – when companies reduce the size of product while continuing to…

The Conversation

Wolves return to Europe: what to do about them is a people problem – podcast

Wolves are making a comeback across Europe. As their populations grow, 65,000 livestock are killed each year by wolves. Now, moves are underway to change the protection status of the wolf in the European Union.

The Conversation

Electric vehicles and the challenge of fire risks in car parks

Due to the urgent need to cut fossil fuel emissions, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is both inevitable and essential. The EU is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 90% by 2040, and foresees 13 million zero and low-emission vehicles on the roads by 2025. Several…

The Guardian - UK

I’m a Euro-optimist. But crisis after crisis tested my hope – until I met these teenagers

From Ukraine to the climate and war in Gaza, Europe is struggling. But its young people remind me change is possible, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

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EU sanctions Russia's largest diamond producer Alrosa

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia's state-run diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO as part of a ban on imports of the gemstones over the Ukraine war.

France 24

Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 84 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qassem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

France 24

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Koroma with treason over coup bid

Sierra Leone charges ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason over his alleged involvement in what authorities have called an attempted coup in November. Also, Sudan's RSF chief is in Kenya on the last leg of his regional diplomatic tour to try to forge a ceasefire in Sudan's conflict. And Togo…

The Conversation

Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while not explicitly advocating for outright independence, continues to promote increased provincial autonomy.

Al Jazeera

‘Heinous’: World reacts to twin blasts that kill dozens in Iran

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised a ‘harsh response’ to attack in southeastern city of Kerman.

Fortune

I advised the EU on its landmark AI Act. Here’s how it got preempted by the U.S. and U.K., why it almost got derailed by ChatGPT, and how it will shape regulation in 2024

'Whether we like it or not, the EU AI Act will be enforced within the next 12-24 months.'

Al Jazeera

EU foreign policy chief says world must ‘impose’ solution to Gaza war

Josep Borrell warns that the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon could lead to an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war.

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