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‘Economic interests cannot trump security’: EU pushes biggest Russia sanctions expansion
Fp Business Desk •The European Union is set to consider its biggest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions, adding around 250 individuals and entities, but disagreements remain over tougher energy and maritime restrictions as some members warn that security must come before economic interests
More than 20 countries move to curb children's social media access as EU weighs new rules
Fp Staff •More than 20 countries have introduced, proposed or are considering restrictions on children's access to social media, with the European Union set to review fresh recommendations
Deaths surge 29% in France during record June heatwave, over 2,000 excess fatalities reported
Fp Staff •Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday, reporting at least 2,000 more deaths than in the previous week when temperatures were already climbing and filling emergency wards with heat victims.
Record EU-US trade masks growing tariff pain for key industries
Fp Business Desk •Goods trade between the European Union and the United States touched a record €875 billion in 2025, but a new study says the headline figures conceal mounting pressure on key industries, particularly the automotive sector.
EU top court upholds €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google in Android case
Fp Business Desk •Europe's highest court dismisses Google's final appeal, affirming the European Commission's landmark ruling over abuse of Android's market dominance.
EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash
•EU regulators and Apple traded barbs last month over competition rules that the US company says have stopped it releasing its upgraded assistant Siri AI in the bloc, making it unavailable for iPhone and iPad users in the region.
EU ends duty-free era for cheap Chinese parcels, hits Shein and Temu with new €3 import fee
Fp Business Desk •The European Union has ended the duty-free exemption for low-value imports, introducing a €3 customs fee on parcels from outside the bloc. The move targets Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress, and aims to protect European retailers while tightening customs oversight
‘Trump’s tariffs have no winners, India-UK trade deal a win-win’: UK economist on global churn
Madhur Sharma •US President Donald Trump's tariffs have no winners and are a lose-lose arrangement for all parties involved, whereas India's trade deals with the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) are not just a win-win arrangement bilaterally but also a counterpoint to the America First trade philosophy, Sir Anton Muscatelli, the President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, said in an interview with Firstpost's Madhur Sharma.
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital taxes on US tech firms
Fp Staff •The US president warned that nations targeting American technology companies with digital service taxes could face sweeping trade penalties, reigniting tensions with the European Union.
From Israel to Europe, US allies push for defence independence amid Trump uncertainty
Fp Staff •Two of Washington's closest partners, Israel and the EU, are signalling a desire to reduce their dependence on American military support, reflecting growing uncertainty about the future role of the US in global security affairs