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Yesterday
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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Gaza's children are starving. What does malnutrition do to the human body?
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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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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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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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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The EU and US have shaken hands on a trade deal, but what's to come?
Business • 5:00 AM
3 min
With the EU Commission and the White House making contradictory claims about the content of the EU-US trade deal struck on Sunday, industry, markets and governments are eagerly awaiting the release of a 'joint statement' which is set to clarify commitment
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Seven all-American products that are actually 'Made in Europe', set to be hit by US tariffs
Business • 4:56 AM
17 min
Trump’s tariffs are aimed at ostensibly boosting US production and fostering a “local for locals” sensibility. Except, it turns out that several American product staples are actually... "Made in Europe"?
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French scientists say light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's disease
Business • 4:30 AM
3 min
An early-stage clinical trial in France appeared to help restore some brain function for three Parkinson's patients.
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Was that song made by AI or a human? Here are some signs to check
Business • 12:51 AM
5 min
While some people do not care whether they're listening to AI-generated music, others might be curious to know.
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EU Commission confirms ditching of AI liability and patents proposals
Business • 12:47 AM
4 min
Attempts by some lawmakers and member states fail to revive papers.
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Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psilocybin amid psychedelic medicine boom
Business • 12:15 AM
3 min
The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.
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Wednesday, july 30, 2025
Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done, and calls for more negotiation
Business • 4:23 PM
2 min
With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures.
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Greece cuts emergency care waiting times by using QR codes, bracelets to prioritise patients
Business • 1:59 PM
3 min
According to Greece's health ministry, waiting times for emergency care have been significantly reduced through a new triage system.
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TikTok launches new parental controls, features to improve digital experience
Business • 1:08 PM
3 min
TikTok has introduced new features to increase parental controls and improve users' experiences on the app.
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Mercedes sees profits slump by more than half amid US tariff turmoil
Business • 11:49 AM
4 min
German carmaking powerhouse Mercedes-Benz also issued new predictions for this year’s revenue, indicating that it will be significantly below last year's total.
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Experimental treatment restores sight to man with genetic eye disorder in Italy
Business • 11:02 AM
3 min
A patient suffering from a genetic eye disorder in Italy regained his sight thanks to a world-first experimental gene therapy.
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Italian antitrust authority launches investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI chatbot
Business • 10:03 AM
2 min
The technology giant is under investigation in Italy for alleged breaches of EU competition law.
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Sweden’s Klarna receives licence from UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
Business • 9:58 AM
3 min
The move will allow the fintech firm to launch a debit card and offer its UK-based customers Klarna accounts where they can save funds.
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Microsoft Authenticator is ending password autofill. Here's how to set up a passkey instead
Business • 9:17 AM
5 min
Stored passwords will be inaccessible starting Aug. 1 unless you have the Edge browser.
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Cyprus: Average monthly earnings of employees increases to €2,500
Business • 9:00 AM
1 min
Cyprus' Statistical Service published the data for the first quarter of 2025
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Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children under age 16
Business • 8:56 AM
4 min
Australians under the age of 16 will be barred from creating accounts on YouTube come December.
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Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns
Business • 7:59 AM
2 min
Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules.
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European stockpile of USAID-funded contraceptives faces destruction
Business • 5:01 AM
3 min
Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution.
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Entrepreneur like a Ukrainian: 100,000 Ukrainian companies have opened in Poland since 2022
Business • 12:36 AM
5 min
Since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainians residing in Poland have established more than 13,000 companies and around 90,000 sole proprietorships, according to data from the Polish Economic Institute and Grem
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Tuesday, july 29, 2025
European automotive giant Stellantis faces €1.5 billion hit from US tariffs this year
Business • 4:18 PM
4 min
Stellantis is bracing for €1.5 billion in losses due to US tariffs this year, placed both on cars and car parts.
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China announces child subsidy programme as births hit historic lows
Business • 3:53 PM
5 min
After decades of curbing births, China is urgently trying to reverse a population slump that puts its economic and political future at risk.
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US and China push for breakthrough in Sweden as tariff talks enter day two
Business • 2:40 PM
6 min
Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near.
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