TotalEnergies invites Mozambique to investigate gas plant massacre
The French energy giant said it could not corroborate allegations of killings and torture but called for a probe “as soon as possible.”
Risk and compliance
Britain’s art-loving elite fumes at money laundering crackdown
Experts fear tough rules for the art world — meant to root out criminals — will send business to New York and Hong Kong.
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
Politicians are vying with technocrats for control of a revamp of the single currency that both say poses serious economic risks.
What Boris Johnson can teach the EU about restoring nature
The European Commission hopes capitalism can help solve the biodiversity crisis. Britain might have the answer.
Donald Trump would rule like a dictator, his former chief of staff John Kelly warns
The former general is sharply critical of his former boss but isn’t endorsing in the presidential race.
Germany reports first case of new mpox variant
It is the second European case of the new mpox strain since Sweden reported one in August.
EU props up €90B investors club to plug tech funding gap
The “trusted” network includes 71 members.
North Korean troops in Ukraine war called ‘huge’ escalation risk
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said on Friday that North Korea had already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia.
Bart De Wever: The man who wants to destroy Belgium reluctantly heads toward running it
How do you rule a country that you’ve spent your life trying to split up?
Biden raises pressure on Israel as war undercuts Harris
U.S. officials stress that the latest moves aren’t linked to November’s election; but the vice president could benefit.
Labour didn’t disclose top civil servant’s party links on key transparency form
Civil service watchdog wasn’t told of in-kind donations by Emily Middleton’s former employer to Labour frontbencher.
US issues ultimatum to Israeli government over Gaza crisis
Israel has threatened to launch a siege operation in northern Gaza to root out Hamas militants that have reemerged in that area of the war-torn enclave.
Macron warns Netanyahu he ‘must not forget’ Israel was created by UN decision
Tensions between France and Israel have been on the rise as the situation deteriorates in Lebanon.
Global money laundering body to consider blacklisting Russia
Lowering Russia’s ranking requires consensus from the Financial Action Task Force’s multilateral membership.
Italy, Germany, Netherlands short-listed for top job running EU dirty money watchdog
Germany’s spot will vex other EU countries after Frankfurt was chosen to host the watchdog.
All hail the AI Eurocrat: Commission rolls out its own ChatGPT-like tool
The new content generator, called GPT@EC, could help Commission staff with drafting policy documents.
Woke guns? Banks want weapons badged as a social good
It’s a discussion that enrages left and right, and risks importing culture wars from the U.S.
‘Isolated’ France faces political storm over EU-South American trade deal
An already weakened Macron risks outrage from farmers as the rest of the EU races to get Mercosur deal done.
Trump: Military could be needed to preserve order on Election Day
His suggestion would represent an unprecedented encroachment on the democratic process.
France and Belgium see ratings outlooks cut to negative
High debt and political challenges are cited by ratings agencies in reducing their outlooks.
Rewriting Alzheimer’s future together – a call to action for G7 countries
Treatments for this disease have already advanced dramatically, but there is much further to go. We must take this historic opportunity to usher in a new era
France pledges to spare middle class after unveiling draconian budget cuts
The budget, unveiled on Thursday, aims to bring the deficit down to 5 percent of gross domestic product next year.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida after DeSantis warns of fatalities
It made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening; DeSantis warned earlier in the day of the likelihood of storm-related deaths in the state.
Rise of the robots: AI to shape UK defense review
Experts warn the use of artificial intelligence in Britain’s future military planning could prove a costly mistake.
Von der Leyen attacks Orbán’s support for Russia in fiery speech to European Parliament
Strong pushback from European Commission president comes one month before grilling of future commissioners
Revealed: How Liz Truss lobbied for UK role in project now linked to Mozambique massacre
In the summer of 2020 Britain’s then-trade secretary defied her Cabinet colleagues to secure financial support for the controversial development.
Europe’s privacy patrol is spoiling Big Tech’s AI party
New leadership in Dublin has put the EU’s privacy regulators on a collision course with Big Tech.
International Plasma Awareness Week: Why it matters
An opportunity for the EU and its member states to meet growing patient need for essential medicines
Israel bombards northern Gaza and southern Beirut, stepping up attacks on Iran proxies
Escalated bombings come on eve of anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel last October.
Macron urges halt to deliveries of weapons used in Gaza
Failure to achieve a cease-fire is “a mistake, including for the security of Israel tomorrow,” French president tells France Inter.
Israel could bomb Iran’s oil. Energy markets are noting it but not panicking.
President Joe Biden’s remarks about a possible Israeli strike on Iran’s oil facilities caused a jolt Thursday. But the world’s oil supply has new ways to get around.
Lebanon yearns for national unity as war revives specter of 1980s
Many in Lebanon are desperate not to let Israel’s attack and economic hardships reignite sectarian divisions.
The Labour-linked lobbying firm boasting invite-only access to the UK Treasury
Arden Strategies have gained a reputation as a power player in the new U.K. regime.
California’s failed AI safety bill is a warning to Britain
What can London learn from Sacramento’s doomed attempt to regulate the existential risks posed by powerful AI?
Brexit reset at risk if you cap card fees, EU lawmakers warn UK
Plan to cap card fees would place EU companies at “distinct disadvantage” and risk “undermining” the overhaul of ties.
Waste scandal haunts Cyprus’ EU pick as he heads to Brussels
A decade-old environmental dispute in Limassol, Cyprus, is raising questions over Costas Kadis’ run for EU commissioner.
Sorry, Mark Rutte, there’ll be no honeymoon at NATO
From a potential Trump presidency to the impasse over Ukraine’s war strategy, the former Dutch PM is taking on a tough job.
Target Iran: Israel seizes its moment to reshape the Middle East
Prime Minister Netanyahu warns Iran’s clerics their days are numbered and boasts there is “nowhere” Israel cannot target.
How the Trump-Vance platform could win or lose
Donald Trump never stops talking about immigration, trade and the economy. Those policy areas have animated all three of the former president’s campaigns for the White House, and he often finds ways to morph other topics into border security, tariffs, taxes and inflation when he’s riffing on the campaign trail. And for years — amid […]
Middle East braces for wider conflict as Israel and Iran trade threats
“There is nowhere in Iran or the Middle East beyond the reach of the long arm of Israel,” Prime Minister Netanyahu warned.
West should set its own red lines, not just accept Putin’s, argues veteran diplomat
Former German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger says Western leaders should be making more threats and be willing to follow them through.
Cooling inflation opens door to October interest rate cut from ECB
Attention of policymakers is shifting from inflation to growth as unemployment starts to rear its head.
After US, Europe probes Chinese car software
Brussels is in the hot seat to act on cyber-hacking threats stemming from Chinese connected cars.
Apple mega-bucks give Ireland a €14 billion dilemma
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
Building a future-proof regulatory system
Simpler, faster, better – let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
Establishing criteria for unmet medical needs: let’s not leave people living with chronic diseases behind
The narrow definition of unmet medical need used in the General Pharmaceutical Legislation may hinder rather than help efforts to find new treatments.
Europe’s financial ambitions slam into German opposition
Olaf Scholz’s hostility to UniCredit’s swoop on Commerzbank is a sign that pan-European integration will remain elusive.
The US government is keeping tabs on Americans headed to Ukraine’s war zone
The previously unreported DHS monitoring effort aims to scrutinize Americans who joined the fight in Kyiv — and identify if any could pose a threat when they return home.
Only bold reform will expand access to innovative medicines in the UK
Greater collaboration between industry, government, policymakers and the NHS will be critical for treatment options in the UK to match the pace of scientific innovation. What is our route to achieving timely patient access across the country like our European neighbours?
Power games over Ukraine’s electrical grid spark rule-of-law fears
Western allies worry the EU candidate state is bringing undue political interference to bear in the energy sector.
‘What happens if we die?’: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event
Leaders of both parties have ignored pleas to prep.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labour’s tech policy.
Act now to ensure health policies address the burgeoning demands of Myopia
One of the world’s leading vision impairments, myopia’s prevalence is set to increase, with vast implications for country’s budgets and their people’s health and well-being.
Biden’s envoy to Hungary lashes Orbán over Trump, Russia, China ties
It’s time for other NATO allies to handle Budapest “unflinchingly” as it sides with Moscow and Beijing, US ambassador said.
IMF axes controversial Russia visit after outrage from European capitals
Kyiv’s allies said the trip would have been a “propaganda win” for Vladimir Putin.
Trump’s golf habit has raised alarms about security for years
The open expanses of golf courses pose special security concerns for the Secret Service.
China slams Germany for sending naval ships through Taiwan Strait
Beijing says German navy’s first transit in 20 years “increases security risks.”
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine
Manufacturer Bavarian Nordic said it could produce another 50 million doses with new manufacturing processes and partners.
Germany’s Scholz wants new EU anti-deforestation law delayed
German media group has been lobbying against the rules.
‘Dragon-Bear’: How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe
Beijing is recruiting agents among EU politicians who have demonstrated fealty to Moscow, underscoring their alignment, according to a senior European intelligence official.
These are the most deadly pathogens — so why aren’t drug companies targeting them?
Despite calls to step up efforts, investment in antimicrobial resistance is still insufficient.
Wars are breeding superbugs that will spread ‘everywhere’
Drug-resistant infections thrive in the chaos of war, spilling over to neighboring regions.
Newborns face deadly infections amid superbug crisis
Clinicians are looking into the potential of probiotics to prevent infections.
Harris won the debate — and it wasn’t close
Our takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate.
Ukraine to press top US and UK officials on striking deeper inside Russia
A top GOP lawmaker says the U.S. is ready to loosen restrictions. The Biden administration says no decision has been made.
Draghi says EU must spend twice as much as it did after WWII
AI is an opportunity for Europe while common borrowing is needed to fund defense, former ECB chief says in landmark report. Read the full paper here.
Harris’ momentum has stalled — but not reversed. Here’s 5 takeaways from the latest polls
Neither candidate has broken away with less than two months to go.
‘Everyone’s mad’: Inside crypto’s civil war over the US elections
Crypto industry players are at odds over how to influence races for the White House and Congress.
It’s time to address this leading cause of death: COPD
A new report about the global state of COPD offers insights from 30 national experts on how policy action can be implemented worldwide.
Michel Barnier: Everything you need to know about the new French PM’s conservative politics
The new French prime minister has embraced conservative stances at home which could net him tacit support from the far right.
David Cameron’s barefoot warrior bids for glory in California
Britain’s disrupter-in-chief and Trump admirer now has his eye on the Golden State’s governor’s mansion.
Grenfell Tower report: UK government was ‘complacent and dismissive’ before deadly blaze
Report slams ‘decades of failure’ in the run-up to the 2017 blaze that killed 72 people.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
Putin not arrested by ICC member Mongolia, which could now face prosecution
Human rights campaigners say Mongolia will become an “accomplice” if it fails to arrest Putin, who is wanted for war crimes.
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
How Britain took its eye off the far right
In the wake of this summer’s riots, Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is seeking answers.
Zuckerberg’s new Washington game
Meta has largely won its legal battles over social media bias — and now its CEO is hedging his bets against a potential Trump presidency.
Keir Starmer learns how not to lead from Olaf Scholz
On a visit to Berlin, the new U.K. prime minister may look at his German counterpart as a cautionary tale.
The battle over Iran’s terror financing
While the war in Gaza makes the headlines, Europe and the U.S. are worried about Hezbollah’s illicit financing.
How to rein in Russia’s shadow fleet
The countries buying oil transported by these dark vessels could be more receptive to nudges, as they, too, face significant risks.
Dutch cabinet bans phones in meetings over espionage fears
Devices are kept in vault during weekly gatherings, prime minister said.
Privacy group fights European Parliament over ‘massive’ HR data breach
Employees’ ID cards, birth certificates and medical records were compromised in the breach.
France needs to be wary of China’s influence in New Caledonia, report says
Island territory’s transition to greater autonomy “must include discussions” on defense against external threats, a scholar says.
The best zingers from Michelle and Barack Obama’s convention speeches
Yes, Barack Obama made a “crowd” size joke, referencing Donald Trump.
Harris wants to restore Roe abortion protections. For many activists, that’s not enough.
Democrats have made restoring abortion access a cornerstone of their campaign for the White House and Congress, but there area divisions over what, exactly, that means.
Russia on mpox: No risk due to our ‘traditional values’
Russian official laughs off threat of disease formerly known as monkeypox.
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could change everything, US senator says
“This really set Putin back on his heels,” he said of Russia’s president.
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
President Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris means that Harris could soon become the standard-bearer for the Democratic Party’s biggest priorities — including abortion rights, climate change and student debt relief. Her track record as a California attorney general, a U.S. senator and Biden’s No. 2 provides only so […]
The Saudi Crown Prince is Talking About An Assassination. His Own.
Many people want to kill the Saudi leader, but is he using such threats as a means to get the U.S. to pressure Israel on a future Palestinian state?
Crypto PAC will spend $12M backing Republican in Ohio race that could flip Senate
A crypto super PAC will also go on the air backing the Democratic Senate candidates Ruben Gallego in Arizona and Elisa Slotkin in Michigan.
Trump lauds ‘honorable’ Zelenskyy, slaps ‘bad’ EU in freewheeling Musk interview
“There’s nobody that feels worse about the Ukraine situation than I do,” Trump tells X owner during their two-hour chat.
A paradise for corruption: Britain tries to clean up its dirtiest secret
The British Virgin Islands mix fun in the sun with dark money. Will the UK’s new Labour government act?
EU warns Musk on hate speech ahead of Trump interview
“With great audience comes greater responsibility.”
Musk might be the only person Trump listens to on climate
The billionaire Tesla CEO has Trump’s ear. Here’s what he might tell the former president about rising temperatures, clean energy and making money.
EU imposes restrictions on former climate official over his new gas role
The European Commission approved Diederik Samsom’s job with a gas network operator, albeit under “clear conditions.”
Cost rising for US as it fights off Houthi drones
U.S. forces have launched roughly 800 missiles and seven rounds of air strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels that have controlled Yemen since November.
Your Tim Walz policy guide: Where he stands on abortion, unions, energy and more
The Minnesota governor may bring rural appeal but his policies reflect a progressive agenda.
Global market rout may force central banks into early rate cuts
Analysts question whether the U.S. Fed has left it too late to begin cutting rates to save the economy from falling into a recession
‘That had to be bittersweet’ — how Biden managed a historic prisoner swap as his campaign was disintegrating
Just as President Biden was deciding to step off the ticket, he pulled off one of the biggest and most complex prisoner deals in U.S. history.
The UK’s first rate cut in three years is awkward for Labour
The U.K.’s finance minister spent all week saying Britain’s economy is broken. Then the BoE cut interest rates.