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Tesla Sales Bounce Back in Norway, But Europe Struggles

Tesla’s new car sales in Norway jumped 213% in May compared to last year, defying a downward trend seen across Europe, according to data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV).…

EU ‘Strongly’ Regrets US Plan to Double Steel Tariffs

The European Union has expressed “strong regret” over President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement to double US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, a move that risks disrupting ongoing bilateral trade…

KFC Plans to Create 7,000 Jobs in UK and Ireland Expansion

KFC has unveiled plans to create 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland as competition in the fast-food chicken market heats up, with rivals like Wingstop making significant inroads.…

Macron Downplays Viral Video of Wife’s ‘Shove’ as ‘Horsing Around’

French President Emmanuel Macron is downplaying a viral video that appears to show his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron, shoving his face away before exiting a plane, according to a…

EU Says Shein’s Fake Discounts Violate Law

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is facing growing criticism for exploitative practices. The European Union recently announced that Shein has violated consumer protection laws by using misleading discounts and high-pressure…

EU Urges Respect Following Trump’s 50 Percent Tariff Threat

The European Union’s trade chief reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to securing a mutually beneficial trade deal with the United States based on respect rather than threats. This statement comes after…

US Charges Russian Suspected of Leading Global Cybercrime Ring

A US federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a 48-year-old Moscow resident, of leading a cybercrime group that caused widespread financial harm around the world. The network targeted…

Mastercard Ruling Paves Way for Millions to Claim £70

Millions of shoppers in the UK could receive up to £70 each following a tribunal’s approval of a settlement in a long-running lawsuit against Mastercard. The case originated from historic…

Spain Tightens Airbnb Rules Amid Renewed Tourism Backlash

Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, after France. To mitigate a housing crisis exacerbated by surging tourism, the island nation is making some of the…

Peace in Ukraine Appears More Distant Following Trump’s Call with Putin

President Donald Trump has released a bold new plan to bring the years-long war in Ukraine to a quick conclusion. He’s optimistic a resolution could be reached within days or…

EU Introduces €2 Fee on Small Parcels Targeting Shein and Temu

The EU’s new fee structure will hit Chinese retail behemoths Temu and Shein the hardest. Very soon, both companies are required to pay a two-euro fee. This fee only covers…

Russia Carries Out Biggest Drone Attack in Ukraine Before Putin-Trump Call

On Sunday, Russia attacked Ukraine with the greatest number of drones since the start of its invasion. This shocking, aggressive strike went largely unnoticed as it targeted every city across…

Microsoft Seeks to Satisfy EU with Promise to Unbundle Teams and Office

Microsoft just threw down the gauntlet on the tech industry by committing to a significant change in policy. They will no longer bundle their Teams and Office products together globally.…

UK Responds to Claims US Tariff Deal Hurts China

The UK government has rejected claims that the tariff agreement it reached with the US last week could negatively affect China. The government stated that there was “no such thing…

M&S Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyber Attack

Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom, is currently and urgently addressing a significant cyber incident. In response, they’ve halted online orders since April…

UK Job Market Faces Continued Decline

Despite this, the UK’s employment picture has been politically cautious. Payroll figures plummeted across the board in this first quarter of the year. According to DOL’s own reports, the deficit…

Putin Suggests Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine After Three Years of Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks, he said, would aim to bring “a durable peace” and address the…

Biden Slams Trump Over Ukraine Stance and Threats to Panama, Greenland, and Canada

Former President Joe Biden has been very vocal about daring Donald Trump’s presidency. He particularly highlighted failures in foreign policy decision making regarding the war in Ukraine and domestic leadership.…

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The European Union (EU) has significantly increased its attempts to sever relations with Russian nuclear materials, goods, and services. This decision is the latest step in a strategy to eliminate…

Tesla Faces Significant Sales Decline in Germany as BYD Gains Traction

This was especially true for Tesla’s sales in Germany which took a dramatic plunge in April 2025 as the company sold a measly 885 vehicles [autoevolution.com]. This number equates to…