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Australia expands 2030 renewable target by 18 GW after COP28 pledge

Australia is one of only seven countries outside the European Union that has updated its 2030 national renewable target with an 18 GW boost, since the 2023 COP28 global tripling pledge. July 31, 2025 Ev Foley From pv magazine Australia Australia is one of …

Notorious bird poacher convicted again after major seizure of protected species

A repeat wildlife crime offender has once again been convicted, following the discovery of one of the largest illegal live bird collections ever recorded on the island. The man, described by conservationists as Malta’s “worst poacher,” was sentenced to a …

Can Europe and China Forge a Climate Connection?

The European Union faces a strategic choice in deciding how to deal with China’s green-tech dominance. Instead of implementing defensive industrial policy, it should try to find common cause with China on clean trade and investment, using its strengths in …

European Union, United States agree on trade deal with 15% tariffs

What’s up with… Rakuten Mobile, VMO2, Telefónica, ‘fair share’

In today’s industry news roundup: Cisco, Nokia and F5 make the cut for Rakuten Mobile’s 5G standalone deployment; Virgin Media O2 looks to have abandoned its plan to spin off a standalone wholesale fixed broadband company; European telcos hoping for ‘fair …

President Trump announces new trade, tariff deal with European Union

Zelensky signs new law reversing last week's protested corruption bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, March 15. Zelensky on Thursday signed an anti-corruption bill that would reverse one he signed into law last week. File Photo by EPA July 31 (UPI) -- After a week of …

Amid Pressure, Zelensky Signs Bill Restoring Independence Of Anti-Corruption Agencies In Ukraine

July 31, (THEWILL) — President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Thursday, signed a new legislation restoring the “independence” of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, reversing changes that had sparked large-scale protests and criticism from the European Union. …

Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports

U.S. and EU Finalize Major Agricultural Trade Agreement DepositPhotos image The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU), two of the world’s largest agricultural trade partners, have reached a new trade agreement that reshapes the transatlantic …

Ferrari: Keep on delivering robust results in Q2 2025. Stronger confidence in full year guidance

Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) today announces its consolidated preliminary unaudited results([3]) for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 “The first semester of 2025 reminded us once more about the importance of agility and …

Alice Weidel: “This Brussels System is Driving Us Into Poverty”

The customs agreement between the European Union and the United States does not benefit the EU, but rather US President Donald Trump, who has “completely taken advantage” of Ursula von der Leyen and the Union, said Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AfD, in an …

Hybrid Cyber Threats Surge: Europe’s Power Grids Under Siege

4Europe’s energy infrastructure is facing an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, prompting EU security officials to rank hybrid digital warfare among the gravest threats to the bloc’s stability this year. Across the continent, energy grids—once considered …

US Levies 15% Tariff on EU for Pharmaceutical Products

The European Union is going to pay the US a tariff rate of 15% when it comes to pharmaceutical products as part of a new trade deal between the two countries, although there are uncertainties looming on the future duties. The trade deal has in it a broad …

Macron Announces Joint Migration Deal During U.K. State Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new ‘one in, one out’ migration deal last Thursday after talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The arrangement will see asylum seekers in the U.K. returned to France. In exchange, the U.K. will …

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 24

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe. To read more issues of UK Financial Insights from Katten, please click here. DORA …

Expert, on U.S. customs duties: Moldova is in a vulnerable position, it cannot negotiate like the EU

0 The United States has decided to apply a 25% customs duty on Moldovan products starting from 1 August, which may affect their competitiveness on the American market, according to economic policy expert Mihaela Siritanu. The specialist notes the …

EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1

European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers' hopes of an immediate reprieve. A framework …

Foreign Office issues new EU border rules change key date for Brits

The Foreign Office has issued new advice for UK travellers planning to enter the EU later this year. The long-awaited European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on 12 October, and it will require UK travellers to provide …

daa secures €2.35 million in EU funding to advance sustainable transport at Dublin Airport

daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has received the first instalment of €2.35 million in funding from the European Commission this week under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme. This …

Stand Up For Science launches '31 Days of Action' campaign to defend science.

Activism campaign will rally the public around the vital role of science for communities across America. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tomorrow, Stand Up For Science launches "31 Days of Action," a …

Bank of England Governor Bailey & Former Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Quarles to Discuss 'Supervisors on Supervision'

STARLING ANNOUNCES GLOBAL STOCKTAKE ON SUPERVISORY REFORM NEEDS; PUBLIC EXPOSURE DRAFT OF REPORT TO BE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER. WASHINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starling today announced the pending launch of a new …

Claudia Sheinbaum alcanza 67.2% de aprobación en Julio de 2025, revela encuesta de SRC

Claudia Sheinbaum obtiene 67.2% de aprobación en julio de 2025, según SRC. Su respaldo cae 12 puntos desde mayo, pero sigue siendo mayoría. MONTERREY, NUEVO LEóN, MEXICO, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La más reciente encuesta de …

NMAC Announces 12 Renowned Plenary Speakers for the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS Themed Around 'Aging with HIV'

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council) is proud to announce that the 29th U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), the nation’s largest convening of the HIV community …

Triumph Over the Grease Trap Stench: NYC Restaurants Fight Sewer Pollution

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On a sweltering summer afternoon in New York City, pedestrians along a busy Brooklyn block wrinkle their noses against a rank odor wafting from the gutter. “Phew, smells like something died …

Human Rights Group Accuses Sudanese Army of Using Chemical Agents Against Civilians

Sudan International Human Rights Organization urges urgent investigation into toxic gas attacks in Khartoum and surrounding areas. NY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Khartoum – According to a new report released by the …

NFEC Urges MAHA Movement: Address Financial Instability to Make America Healthy Again

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) is launching a bold, nationwide initiative to formally classify financial instability as a Public Health Emergency (PHE)—warning …

Sover Launches World's First Fully Sovereign Communication Platform ​for Governments

Governments and Enterprises Can Now Own Their Communication Infrastructure — Forever Ending Dependence on Foreign Platforms CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks a turning point in global communication security. …

Flight disruptions have dropped, but millions of UK travellers could be missing out on compensation

Over 75K EU flights delayed in 2025—passengers owed up to €600 each under EU261. Skycop reveals €2.2B in unclaimed compensation. Check eligibility now! VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Millions of Passengers Might Be Owed …

BioPREVAIL Launches Call for Proposals in World Design Challenge for Sustainable Diagnostic Containment Laboratories

Global Affair's Canada, World Organisation for Animal Health, and Global Health Security Fund Unite to Foster Innovation for One Health Security Initiative GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioPREVAIL, a One Health …

Rony Jabour and Family Face Tsunami Panic in Hawaii: ‘It Felt Like the End of the World’

Boston safety expert Rony Jabour recounts the moment his family faced a tsunami emergency while vacationing in Hawaii with their children. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A tropical vacation turned into a moment …

The OSCE Chairpersonship Youth Forum convened in Helsinki

HELSINKI, 31 July 2025 – The OSCE Chairpersonship Youth Forum took place in Helsinki on 29 and 30 July 2025. The Forum provided young experts and leaders, as well as representatives of selected international organizations, a space to discuss the Youth, …

Expert Network on OSCE meets in Helsinki to discuss the future of co-operative security in region

The third annual meeting of the Expert Network on the OSCE took place in Helsinki on 30 July. This event was organized by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, with the support of the OSCE …

Uzbekistan Strengthens Data Governance: Workshop Advances Use of Open and Gender Data

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Open Data Charter (ODC) and in partnership with the National Committee on Statistics, held a two-day workshop on 29–30 July 2025 to promote the use of open and gender data across …

Governor Hochul Discusses Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Development on LI News Radio with Jay Oliver

LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined Jay Oliver on LI News Radio for a wide-ranging interview, addressing critical issues including public safety, the housing crisis, economic development …

Senate supports EPA in bipartisan rebuke as employees on leave await decision

EPA employees on leave will learn whether they will return to work or remain on administrative leave following their dissent. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a show of bipartisan consensus, a new Senate …

Gov.Education Launches New Course on Federal Records Management for 2025

Releases a timely and condensed practical overview of the policies, responsibilities, and best practices that govern the management of federal records HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov.Education, the leading …

Republican lawmakers demand OMB Director Vought release NIH funds

Republican lawmakers wrote to OMB Director Russel Vought demanding the release of Congressionally appropriated NIH funds. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bethesda Declaration, National Institutes of …

Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness Reflects the Realities in No Address Film

Robert Craig Films shines a humanizing spotlight on America’s homelessness crisis, while offering real solutions SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Trump signs a new executive order aimed at tackling …

Unlocking Cross-Border Trade: Embassies Business Fair Conference 2025 to Fast-Track Africa’s Global Economic Integration

JOHANNESBURG , GAUTENG , SOUTH AFRICA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time where diplomacy and business must work hand-in-hand to shape inclusive and sustainable economies, the 2nd edition of the Embassies Business Fair & Conference …