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EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas seeks to expand Russian sanctions by one third

EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas seeks to expand Russian sanctions by one third

The push for heightened financial pressure comes as Moscow and Kyiv intensify long-range strikes and drones enter NATO airspace.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 14:56 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Morocco PM vacations in Mallorca as Ceuta migrant rush kills 72

Morocco PM vacations in Mallorca as Ceuta migrant rush kills 72

Spanish officials report at least 72 deaths and over 50,000 crossings, while Morocco maintains significantly lower figures for both metrics.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 11:25 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK

Microsoft raises Xbox Series X/S prices by up to 40 percent in Europe and UK

The entry-level Xbox Series S now costs €499.99 in the EU, matching the 2020 launch price of the Series X. Microsoft attributes the hikes to rising memory and storage costs.

Technology ·3 Aug 2026, 03:05 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
At least 57 die as thousands of migrants breach Spanish enclave Ceuta

At least 57 die as thousands of migrants breach Spanish enclave Ceuta

A massive surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has triggered a diplomatic crisis, leading Italy to suspend Schengen border-free travel with Spain.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 21:08 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

EU mandates Google and Android open smartphone systems to rival AI agents

The European Union issued binding mandates requiring Google to open its Android system and search data to third-party artificial intelligence developers. The directive aims to allow rival AI agents to gain system-level functionality currently reserved for native assistants like Gemini.

Technology ·19 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from ending physical game discs

The European Commission has stated that Sony's transition to a digital-only model is a matter of commercial freedom, raising concerns regarding game preservation.

Technology ·11 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Belgian minister defends Italian PM Meloni against Donald Trump remarks

Belgian minister defends Italian PM Meloni against Donald Trump remarks

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has urged Donald Trump to stop targeting Giorgia Meloni, warning that ongoing friction risks isolating the United States.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Emergency crews are battling wildfires across Southern Europe, with Greek authorities issuing air quality warnings as fires threaten urban centers. International reinforcements have been deployed to support containment efforts in Portugal and Spain amid concerns over negligence.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 01:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on nations taxing US tech firms

Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on nations taxing US tech firms

President Trump announced that any nation imposing a digital services tax on American corporations will face a 100 percent tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. The directive targets European nations and impacts companies including Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 13:00 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read