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Electric & new energy vehicles

Europe’s carmakers plan a comeback – powered by EU policies and Chinese tech

New regulations will help EU produce electric vehicles at a price point to match China, but European job losses would be among trade-offs.

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Italy

Trump envoy met with protests in Venice as he arrives on superyacht

Britain

J.K. Rowling condemns Amnesty for branding her women’s crisis centre anti-rights

Britain

UK’s next prime minister Andy Burnham vows to ‘give hope back’ to Britons

The ex-Manchester mayor will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade when he takes office on Monday.

Andy Burnham waves as he leaves Labour’s special conference, where he was confirmed as the party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Andy Burnham waves as he leaves Labour’s special conference, where he was confirmed as the party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Italy

Italian police raid luxury brands over exploitation of Chinese workers

Earlier operations have revealed numerous cases of poor work conditions in the supply chains for the country’s leading fashion houses.

Italy

Ex-Italian highway chief jailed for 12 years over Genoa bridge disaster

Giovanni Castellucci was convicted of vehicle homicide and negligence after a bridge in Genoa collapsed in 2018, killing 43 people.

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Britain

UK court jails young hackers for massive London transport cyberattack

The pair, aged 18 and 20, hacked into the transport network in 2024, gaining access to around 7 million customers’ names and contacts.

People wait for trains at Westminster Tube station in London. Photo: Reuters
People wait for trains at Westminster Tube station in London. Photo: Reuters
European Union

4 Greek MPs charged over multimillion EU farm fraud scandal

European prosecutors say Greek state employees and politicians helped dozens of farmers scam the EU out of over US$22.5 million in subsidies.

Germany

German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change

Liebich, who was sentenced as a man, legally changed gender after Germany’s Self-Determination Act came into effect in 2024.

Ukraine war

Zelensky faces fury on Ukrainian streets after dropping defence minister

The air force’s deputy commander has resigned in protest, calling Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal ‘a great evil’ for Ukraine’s defence.

People protest against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
France

French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill

Access will be restricted to adults with incurable life-threatening illnesses who are in constant suffering linked to the condition.

The French National Assembly is draped with the artwork “Marianne Dreams” by French street artist Seth before lawmakers vote on an assisted-dying bill in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: AP
The French National Assembly is draped with the artwork “Marianne Dreams” by French street artist Seth before lawmakers vote on an assisted-dying bill in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Britain

UK police arrest man over threat to shoot Reform leader Nigel Farage

The killing of Ann Widdecombe, who was a member of Farage’s party, has sparked concerns over the security of British politicians.

Britain

‘End of my political journey’: UK’s Starmer takes last questions session

The prime minister, who steps down next week, says he is leaving Britain ‘in better shape than I found it’.

Britain

UK grooming gangs scandal deepens Labour’s woes amid voter backlash

Analysts warn the failure to protect vulnerable girls and deport a convicted ringleader has ‘undermined’ the ruling party.

Placards for the Labour party and Reform UK on display outside houses in Wigan, Britain, on June 15. Photo: EPA
Germany

German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away

Old munitions buried in the soil from an abandoned military training ground in Mueritz National Park have forced firefighters to stay away.

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Firefighters are stationed at the edge of a forest in Mueritz National Park on Tuesday. Photo: dpa
Firefighters are stationed at the edge of a forest in Mueritz National Park on Tuesday. Photo: dpa
European Union

Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in historic UK-EU treaty

Land border at ‘The Rock’ is eliminated, ending routine checks for thousands of daily cross-border travellers.

Britain

Reform UK’s Ann Widdecombe murdered in targeted attack, police say

Counterterrorism officers have taken over the investigation and are still working to determine the motive for her killing.

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China trade

Fashion statement: Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court

The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain.

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Shoppers queue up at a Louis Vuitton store in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
Shoppers queue up at a Louis Vuitton store in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
Germany

German deaths rise 32% during record June heatwave, data shows

About 23,900 people died between June 22 and June 28 – an increase of 7,100 compared with the two previous weeks.

European Union

EU demands ‘youth mode’ to protect children from addictive social media features

The addictive features include infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and highly personalised recommender systems.

Spain

Spain bull run injuries hit 57 after chaotic final day in Pamplona

Gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice runners and foreign tourists joining the San Fermin festival.

Runners are chased by bulls from the Jandilla ranch during the final run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
France

Watch: pomp and colour in Paris as France holds Bastille Day parade

Macron oversees his final July 14 procession as president alongside a host of foreign guests in the French capital.

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France’s Air Force Elite aerobatic flying team perform a flyover in Paris. Photo: AFP
France’s Air Force Elite aerobatic flying team perform a flyover in Paris. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Kyiv struck by Russian missiles hours after Paris summit

Ukraine capital targeted in early morning attack, but officials confirm no casualties.

Britain

UK outlaws support for IRGC, Iran-linked group under new powers

Ban follows attacks on Jewish-linked sites in London, including the torching of four community ambulances.

Britain

Burnham to be next UK prime minister after securing more Labour MPs’ support

Andy Burnham’s 349 nominations have effectively ruled out any rival bid for leadership.

Andy Burnham will be sworn in as Britain's prime minister next Monday, succeeding outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: AP
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