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President Emmanuel Macron on Monday was faced with trying to salvage a ruling majority and with it his economic reform agenda after voters punished his centrist Ensemble alliance in France’s parliamentary election. While Ensemble secured the largest number of lawmakers in the 577-seat National Assembly, it fell comfortably short of the threshold required for an … Read More “France’s Emmanuel Macron hunts for way to salvage a ruling majority” »
Technology Why phone charger tech is such a big global deal Thursday June 16 2022 Portable phone charger. FILE PHOTO | NMG By 2024, USB Type-C will be the standard charging connector for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the European Union, and laptops will be required to meet the same criteria 16 months … Read More “Why phone charger tech is such a big global deal” »
The summer holidays are fast approaching and many of us are planning to finally get away this year. But it’s worth noting before you set off on your well-deserved summer break that many countries still have strict travel rules in place. Lots of destinations have scrapped their rules, meaning tourists in places like Norway and … Read More “BA, easyJet, Ryanair: New travel rules for Spain, France, Italy and Greece ahead of summer break” »
Apple seems to have some good news about the front of the USB-C charging port. According to a BBC report, the British government says it is not “currently considering” copying European Union plans for a common charging cable. A spokesman for the British government told the publication, “we are not currently considering repeating this requirement”. … Read More “apple: Following bad news from the EU, the UK may have ‘good news’ for Apple” »
The government can decide this summer whether it is ready to support a £ 100 million gigabyte that will create up to 600 jobs in central England – or whether the project will move to Europe. The head of Intelligent Energy said his company was desperate to commit to a UK production base as demand … Read More “Big interview: Intelligent Energy chief on why they might have to build £ 100m. gigafabrik in Europe” »
Apple will have to change the jackpot on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024 after EU politicians agree on a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. Key points: Politicians say consumers in Europe have been calling for this change for more than a decade Apple says the move will hurt innovation … Read More “EU rules that all smartphones require the same charger from 2024, forcing Apple to change its iPhone connector” »
Economy The EU will facilitate Kenya’s export control of peppers and chilies for pest decline Monday, June 6, 2022 A farmer shows fresh peppers on his farm. PHOTO PHOTO | NMG The costly controls of Kenya’s peppers and chilies from the EU are set to ease after a drop in the level of pest invasion, … Read More “The EU will facilitate Kenya’s export control of peppers and chilies for pest decline” »
After a gap of about nine years, India and the EU are likely to resume the long-awaited negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from June 27, as both sides look at an agreement before the next fiscal budget, sources told FE. Before the negotiations begin, Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal can visit … Read More “Free trade agreement: India, EU resume negotiations on free trade agreement from 27 June” »
EU leaders on Monday agreed to embargo most Russian oil imports to the bloc before the end of the year as part of new sanctions against Moscow, drawn up at a summit focusing on helps Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support. The embargo covers Russian oil imported by sea, allowing a temporary … Read More “EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil before the end of the year” »
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) – Russian troops on Monday infiltrated an important eastern Ukrainian city and fought street after street with Kyiv’s forces in a battle that has left Sievierodonetsk in ruins. In an attempt to pressure Moscow to end the war, the EU agreed to embargo most Russian oil imports by the end of the … Read More “Russians, Ukrainians are fighting block by block in the eastern city” »
