Europe

Regulatory Ruling And ComplaintsThe U.K. advertising regulator has banned a Disney advert for the film “Predator Badlands,” saying it was likely to frighten and distress children. The Advertising Standards Authority…

Accusation From Norwegian AuthoritiesThe Norwegian government said a Chinese-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon broke into several organizations in the country, marking the latest confirmed intrusion linked to the…

Commission Cites Breach Of Digital Services Act The European Union has told TikTok it must change what regulators describe as the platform’s “addictive design” or face heavy fines, after the…

Delays Reported As New System Expands Airports across Europe are warning of long queues at passport control during upcoming holiday periods as a new biometric border system continues to be…

Decision Expected At First Meeting Of The Year Interest rates are expected to remain unchanged as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets for the first time this year,…

Spain has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, becoming the latest European country to move toward stricter age limits as governments increase…

Poland has said suspected Russian government hackers gained access to parts of the country’s energy infrastructure by exploiting basic security failures, including default login credentials and a lack of multi-factor…

The United Nations has warned it could run out of money by July after member states failed to pay mandatory contributions, prompting Secretary-General António Guterres to say the organisation faces…

Asda is losing customers and market share despite lowering prices and reviving historic pricing campaigns, with industry data showing continued sales declines, mounting debt pressure, and limited evidence that its…

Pop Mart Expands Presence in the UKChinese toy maker Pop Mart has announced plans to open seven new shops for its popular Labubu dolls in the UK this year, following…

Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Tax CutsThe UK and China have reached a new agreement allowing British citizens to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa. This…

EasyJet has been instructed to stop advertising carry on baggage fees as available “from £5.99” after failing to show evidence that passengers can routinely bring a suitcase on board at…

By Rotation has announced a partnership with Uber that allows UK users to rent outfits from nearby lenders and receive deliveries within 60 minutes, as the peer to peer fashion…

The trade agreement between India and the European Union reflects strategic calculations shaped by global political uncertainty as much as commercial interests, following years of stalled negotiations and rising trade…

Pornhub will restrict access to its website in the UK from next week, allowing only existing account holders to view content, as it responds to tougher age verification requirements introduced…

The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…

Ireland is considering new legislation that would expand surveillance powers for law enforcement, including the regulated use of spyware, as the government seeks to modernize interception rules to address encrypted…

Passengers departing from Heathrow can now carry liquids in containers of up to two litres through security without removing them from their bags, after the airport completed the rollout of…

TGI Fridays has closed 16 of its UK restaurants, resulting in 456 job losses, after the American-style casual dining chain was sold in a rescue deal aimed at keeping the…

The chief executive of Heineken, one of the world’s largest brewers, is stepping down after six years in the role as the company grapples with declining beer sales and shifting…