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Yesterday
Meta removes 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scammers
Business • 4:16 PM
2 min
The account deletions are part of wider company efforts to crack down on scams.
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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice on drugs, dieting, and self-harm, study warns
Business • 2:42 PM
10 min
A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.
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Sabadell shareholders approve sale of TSB to Santander as BBVA threat looms
Business • 10:05 AM
2 min
Banco Sabadell on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of its British subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for around €3bn. The transaction seeks to shield the group's independence from the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA.
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China comes down hard on chikungunya virus outbreak
Business • 8:27 AM
3 min
More than 7,000 cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been reported in China.
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India attacks US and Europe's 'double standards' in their trade relationship with Russia
Business • 6:12 AM
3 min
India criticised countries trading with Russia while targeting India. EU trade with Russia hit €67.5bn in 2024. Trump threatened tariffs on Indian goods, escalating tensions.
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RFK Jr announces halt to $500 million in federal vaccine development funding
Business • 5:34 AM
6 min
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the administration is focusing on coming up with a universal vaccine, replacing mRNA technologies and overcoming their limitations.
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German government urged to start proper supervision of AI
Business • 4:31 AM
3 min
Germany is one of several EU member states that have missed a 2 August deadline to put oversight authorities in place on AI.
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A British politician turned himself into an AI chatbot. Meet the UK’s first ‘virtual MP’
Business • 12:56 AM
6 min
The British MP said his digital twin will enable constituents to reach him 24/7.
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Dutch privacy watchdog warns against Israeli terms for aid organisations
Business • 12:39 AM
2 min
EU privacy regulators will discuss how the new measures tally with the EU’s data transfer deal with Israel.
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Tuesday, august 5, 2025
EU Commission 'surprised' by German finance minister's jibe on trade deal
Business • 3:10 PM
2 min
The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US.
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The cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors, and controls its citizens online
Business • 1:28 PM
9 min
Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated, and even dangerous.
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Switzerland scrambles to ink trade deal with US amid certain 'economic blow' due to tariffs
Business • 10:24 AM
6 min
The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate.
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Tariff showdown shatters once robust populist alliance between Trump and Modi
Business • 10:17 AM
11 min
Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washington’s warming ties with Pakistan.
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China reports thousands of chikungunya cases amid outbreak of mosquito-borne virus
Business • 10:09 AM
4 min
In the hardest-hit city of Foshan, patients have been hospitalised and residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent the virus from spreading.
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BP launches cost-cutting scheme despite beating profit expectations
Business • 9:45 AM
3 min
The business review comes just a few months after BP said it would save $4bn to $5bn by the end of 2027, relative to 2023 costs.
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Amid brutal heatwaves, Spain sees one of its worst months for heat-related deaths
Business • 8:48 AM
2 min
Spain reported 1,060 deaths attributed to high temperatures in July, up significantly from the same period a year earlier.
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The world nearly beat polio. Here’s what got in the way
Business • 8:23 AM
8 min
Fake immunisation records, an imperfect vaccine, and leadership missteps have enabled polio’s comeback, an investigation found.
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This veteran can now drive again after losing all four limbs during Russia’s war in Ukraine
Business • 6:00 AM
3 min
With state-of-the-art prosthetics and a lot of work in rehabilitation, Mykola Shot has regained much of his independence and mobility.
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Perimenopause: What are the symptoms, and why are women calling it ‘cougar puberty?’
Business • 5:00 AM
8 min
Women are rebranding perimenopause as ‘cougar puberty’ on social media, encouraging open discourse on a historically under-researched yet near-universal health issue.
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Europe’s M&A market is alive and kicking - in spite of the odds
Business • 4:46 AM
8 min
Geopolitical unrest and trade uncertainty are complicating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Despite the volatility, battle-hardened executives are pushing ahead with dealmaking.
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OpenAI adds mental health safeguards to ChatGPT, saying chatbot has fed into users’ ‘delusions’
Business • 12:24 AM
3 min
OpenAI says it is redesigning its AI chatbot to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.
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Most European companies rely on US tech giants to operate their businesses, study warns
Business • 12:23 AM
6 min
About three in four European businesses rely on US companies for email services and their tech stack, a new analysis has found.
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Monday, august 4, 2025
EU Commission to suspend retaliation against US tariffs by another six months
Business • 4:23 PM
2 min
As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August.
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Want to lose weight? New study sheds light on how processed foods affect our health
Business • 3:44 PM
6 min
Ultra-processed foods can be bad for our health. A new study sought to understand whether it’s the processing itself or the ingredients that really matter.
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Ukraine war leads to heightened demand for bionic prosthetic limbs
Business • 3:14 PM
7 min
An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since Russia invaded the country in February last year, most of whom are wounded soldiers.
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Lyft to partner with Chinese AI firm Baidu to bring robotaxis to Europe in 2026
Business • 3:13 PM
2 min
Robotaxis could be available in Germany and the United Kingdom on the Lyft app as soon as next year.
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How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health
Business • 2:30 PM
9 min
Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
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ChatGPT use by companies fell for the first time since 2022, report says
Business • 2:26 PM
3 min
For the first time since its launch nearly three years ago, ChatGPT is being used less by companies, which are increasingly opting for competitors from Microsoft and Google.
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Rheinmetall secures €770mn order from German army amid defence boom
Business • 2:03 PM
2 min
The deal for more than 1,000 logistics vehicles comes as Europe ramps up military spending in response to global tensions.
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Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers
Business • 1:52 PM
2 min
The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September.
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Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine
Business • 11:03 AM
4 min
The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims.
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Timing of new EU data rules and plan to cut red tape baffles tech sector
Business • 10:00 AM
4 min
The Data Act enters into force in September, three months before the European Commission digital simplification measures will be presented.
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Women politicians face more personal attacks online. Who is to blame?
Business • 6:01 AM
9 min
In Europe, female politicians don’t have to be famous to be targeted with online hate. What lies behind this hostility?
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Why copper, aluminium and steel are at the core of Trump's MAGA ideology
Business • 5:01 AM
6 min
Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium go beyond mere economics — they’re a bid to reclaim lost US industries and energise his MAGA base.
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Sunday, august 3, 2025
Google AI summary feature deals blow to link clicks and website traffic
Business • 4:07 PM
7 min
While Google's artificial intelligence feature reduces the rate at which users click on sites, adverts are now delivered in artificial intelligence summaries.
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OPEC+ agrees to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day from September
Business • 1:35 PM
2 min
Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Sunday agreed on a bump in oil production for September by 547,000 barrels per day.
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Saturday, august 2, 2025
Ten deaths reported from West Nile virus in Italy since the start of the year
Business • 4:47 PM
5 min
A 93-year-old woman died in the Italian region of Lazio from the West Nile virus. This is the tenth death in the country. In Europe, infection cases were registered in five countries.
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EU’s AI Act doesn’t do enough to protect artists’ copyright, creative groups say
Business • 9:01 AM
6 min
As parts of the AI Act come into force this weekend, creative industry groups say there are still hurdles to protecting their copyrighted material from training AI systems.
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US president Donald Trump sacks jobs data chief after dismal employment report
Business • 7:02 AM
5 min
Trump's move followed Friday's jobs report that showed just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated.
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Friday, august 1, 2025
White House keeps tariff pressure on EU car industry
Business • 1:53 PM
3 min
The US executive order published on July 31 imposes 15% tariffs on EU products, as outlined in the agreement reached by the US and EU presidents. However, it doesn't lower tariffs on cars, which remain at 25%.
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Amazon and Apple post strong earnings but tariffs dampen investor appetite
Business • 11:41 AM
5 min
Tariffs and the AI race have made tech investors more cautious, with Amazon and Apple’s second quarter results showing that the market is no longer betting on Big Tech as a whole — only on those with a clear edge.
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New study reveals endometriosis affects far more than reproductive health
Business • 11:10 AM
4 min
Researchers in the US found over 600 correlations between the gynaecological condition and other health problems.
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Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis - How will this affect the pop star?
Business • 9:28 AM
5 min
The singer shared his diagnosis in an Instagram post celebrating the end of his Forget Tomorrow tour.
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How Elon Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosted hard-right figures in Europe
Business • 8:35 AM
7 min
Musk is a kingmaker on the platform he acquired in 2022, and European political figures have taken note.
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Euronext launches offer for the Greek stock exchange: Here's what it means
Business • 7:26 AM
4 min
Euronext has offered to buy the Athens Stock Exchange. Here's what it means for Greek businesses and how it will help the Greek economy.
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Trump announces new tariffs across the globe, delays deadline by seven days
Business • 6:45 AM
3 min
Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on 7 August, as they have not yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration.
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Swedish doctors warn parents about hormone treatments after a baby girl grows a ‘micropenis’
Business • 5:00 AM
6 min
Endocrinologists in Sweden warn that parents who use hormonal creams can easily transfer the substance to their children through skin-to-skin contact.
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Is Europe ready to police AI? Supervision and sanctions start soon
Business • 5:00 AM
7 min
A range of provisions under the EU’s AI rulebook will enter into force, dealing with national oversight, penalties and general purpose AI models.
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AI companies want to browse the web for you. We tested 2 to see how well they actually work
Business • 4:31 AM
6 min
Microsoft and Google launched new AI-powered search services recently, but what do they add to existing search engines? Euronews Next tested them to find out.
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Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising
Business • 4:31 AM
6 min
An EU regulation on political advertising online has unintended consequences, not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs.
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Some 26 tech companies sign up to EU Commission's AI Code
Business • 12:43 AM
2 min
Companies joining Code still need to comply with AI Act obligations that kick in from 2 August.
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Trump administration says it hasn't decided on fate of contraceptives facing destruction in Belgium
Business • 12:27 AM
3 min
Global health groups and European lawmakers have called for the contraceptives to be spared.
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Thursday, july 31, 2025
Microsoft surpasses $4 trillion valuation after stellar earnings
Business • 4:25 PM
4 min
Microsoft revealed for the first time that Azure, the engine of its AI ambitions, now pulls in more than €65 billion a year — cheering investors.
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UK regulator says Microsoft and Amazon’s cloud dominance hurts competition
Business • 2:25 PM
5 min
The UK authority found that Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have a significant share of the cloud computing market.
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The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms
Business • 2:22 PM
3 min
The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade disput
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Will wine and spirits be hit by US tariffs tomorrow? Even the EU doesn't know
Business • 2:02 PM
3 min
With less than a day to go before the new EU-US tariff regime takes effect, the European Commission still doesn’t know for sure if the wine and spirits sector will be exempt.
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Your electric car doesn’t use AI for battery charging yet. But that could change
Business • 11:43 AM
5 min
Integrating AI into the battery estimation system could help make electric cars more efficient, but mistakes could literally ignite into serious trouble.
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Tech CEOs say AI is driving mass layoffs. Experts say that's only half the story
Business • 9:03 AM
5 min
Large tech companies have laid off staff, citing advances in AI. Experts say reality is more complicated.
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Trump administration partners with Big Tech to launch health data tracking programme
Business • 8:19 AM
4 min
The programme aims to bring US health care into the digital age, but online privacy advocates raised concerns about how Americans' data could be used.
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Cyberstalking has surged by 70% in the UK since 2012, study finds
Business • 5:01 AM
3 min
In the United Kingdom, cyberstalking is growing at a faster pace than physical stalking, new research found.
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