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BYD lands deal to supply Uber 100,000 EVs, fuelling its overseas expansion drive
A partnership between ride-hailing giant Uber and BYD is a boost for the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker's expansion plans,…
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What Was Served At France's Lavish $500k Dinner For King Charles?
If you watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics this year, you know that France knows how to throw a party. In fact, one of the…
Politics
New Hungarian visa rule stirs Russian spy concerns in EU
The European Union is worried that a new Hungarian visa rule for foreign workers from Russia and Belarus could endanger EU security, after…
Politics
Meloni rejects EU criticism, rule of law concerns about media policy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the European Commission's criticism of the state of the rule of law in her country, in…
Politics
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis and polarization as she made…
Politics
The Latest | French prime minister to resign after left alliance wins the most seats in election
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced he will resign after a broad left-leaning coalition took the most seats in Sunday’s…
Politics
As Europe teeters further to the far right, the UK is doing the opposite
The UK has voted to put the Labour Party back in power, smashing the Tories' 14-year majority. The stunning fall of the right-wing in the…
News
At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At least seven people have been arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing crimes against…
Politics
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged his country to support Ukraine and international…
Politics
French face election where center has ‘imploded,’ energizing the far right
SOURCE-SEINE — The mighty river that runs through Paris starts as a trickle in the quiet woods of this tiny village of stone houses, three…
Politics
Lithuanian foreign minister praises Kallas' nomination to EU post
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Friday welcomed the nomination of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the…
Politics
German President Steinmeier warns of populist damage to Europe
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned of the damage to the European Union the success of populists in the European elections…
Politics
Ukraine starts EU membership negotiations in 'historic day'
Ukraine started negotiations with the European Union on joining the bloc on Tuesday, an important ambition of the country defending…
Politics
Ukraine and Moldova set to launch EU membership talks. It's a dream come true for Ukraine's leader
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine is set to officially launch membership talks with the European Union on Tuesday in what President Volodymyr…
Politics
Scholz urges movement from China in electric vehicle tariff dispute
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for movement from China in the dispute over potential European Union tariffs on Chinese electric…
Politics
Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s top official for Europe says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration…
Politics
West provoked Ukraine war, Nigel Farage says
Nigel Farage has said the West "provoked" Russia's invasion of Ukraine by expanding the European Union and Nato military alliance…
Politics
EU nations approve opening of enlargement talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Friday formally approved the launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova next…
Politics
EU ministers extend protection rules for Ukrainian war refugees
War refugees from Ukraine will be able to remain in the European Union until at least March 2026, as per emergency rules extended by EU…
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Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
BEIJING (AP) — Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops.…
Politics
EU ministers examine protection plans for Ukrainian war refugees
EU justice and home affairs ministers are to examine plans to extend emergency rules to shelter people who fled the war in Ukraine until…
Politics
German interior minister joins Bosnia talks on irregular migration
Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser travelled to Sarajevo on Tuesday for an unannounced working visit in an effort to curb irregular…
Politics
The far right made big gains in European elections. What's next, and why does it matter?
BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, the European Union — which has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy — confined the…
Politics
First French projections put hard-right National Rally well ahead in EU election
PARIS (AP) — First projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's…