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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…

UK and India Sign Trade Deal Amid Global Tariff Pressures

The United Kingdom and India have finalized a significant trade agreement, marking a pivotal moment in their economic relationship amid escalating global trade tensions. New British PM Keir Starmer attends…

Putin Hopes Nuclear Weapons Won’t Be Needed in Ukraine Invasion

Vladimir Putin has just begun his 25th year in power, extending his reign as the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin. His coming never-ending tenure started out when Boris Yeltsin…

Intelligence Indicates Putin’s Ukraine War Goals May Have Shifted

New intelligence reviewed by U.S. and Western officials indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have refocused his immediate objectives in the Ukraine war, concentrating on solidifying control over territories…

Meta Warns European Users of ‘Worse’ Experience Due to Regulatory Changes

Meta Platforms Inc. has received a significant warning regarding its business practices in Europe, following a recent decision by the European Commission. In short, the tech giant needs to adhere…

X Loses 11 Million Users in the EU Since Musk’s Takeover

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has reported a substantial decrease in its user base across Europe. The company’s April DSA transparency report has some heart-stopping news…

Duolingo Moves to ‘AI-First’ Strategy, Phasing Out Contract Workers

Duolingo, the popular language-learning platform, has announced its transition to an “AI-First” strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence into more aspects of its workflow. CEO Luis von Ahn shared the…

UK Government Reviews Tax-Free Parcel Rule for Shein and Temu

The new UK government has undertaken a review of the “de minimis” rule. In effect, this rule allows foreign retailers to send parcels worth less than £135 to the UK…

UK Signals Potential Tariff Reductions in Trade Talks with US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suggested that the UK might reduce tariffs on U.S. car imports in an effort to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration. Reeves stated that…