Europe: News
24 Jul 2024
ChinaLuxury goods sector down a whopping $200B. Reason? Chinese economy
Luxury brands are experiencing a significant downturn as China's economic growth decelerates, and Beijing cracks down on wealth display.
20 Jul 2024
BahrainSea fish boil, birds drop dead in this scorching city
Once celebrated as the "Marseilles of the Gulf" for its thriving fishing industry and picturesque coastal spots, Kuwait City now holds a less desirable title—the world's hottest city.
19 Jul 2024
InfosysInfosys hits new high as IT major raises FY25 guidance
Infosys, a prominent player in the IT sector, has reported a higher-than-expected Q1 FY25 earnings performance.
19 Jul 2024
RedditMicrosoft outage: How a faulty update took airlines, banks offline
A significant Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue has impacted thousands of Microsoft's Windows machines globally, causing major disruptions in various sectors all over the world.
18 Jul 2024
BerlinGermany plans to halve military aid to Ukraine
Germany will slash its military aid to Ukraine from around €8 billion (£6.7 billion) to around €4 billion by next year, a draft budget approved by the government showed.
17 Jul 2024
TikTokEU court rejects TikTok's efforts to bypass DMA rules
The EU's General Court has ruled that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, must adhere to the bloc's new law known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
17 Jul 2024
AdeleAdele plans significant break from music after Las Vegas residency
Internationally acclaimed singer Adele has revealed her intention to take a substantial hiatus from music following the conclusion of her Weekends With Adele residency in Las Vegas this fall.
16 Jul 2024
Abhishek BachchanShah Rukh, Suhana to tackle multi-villain arc in 'King': Report
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan, are set to star in an action-packed thriller titled King.
16 Jul 2024
Amazon Web Services€470M package: How Google tried to upend Microsoft's antitrust settlement
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., recently proposed a package worth approximately €470 million ($512 million) to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).
15 Jul 2024
Akash AmbaniWatch: Shloka Mehta struggles to stay awake at Anant-Radhika's wedding
Shloka Mehta, wife of Akash Ambani, was captured on camera struggling to stay awake during the post-wedding celebration of her brother-in-law Anant Ambani.
14 Jul 2024
AppleEU users can now run classic software, games on iOS
Apple has given the green light to UTM SE, the first-ever app that emulates a computer to run classic software and games on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
12 Jul 2024
XEU accuses X of violating DSA, may impose hefty fines
X has become the first very large online platform (VLOP), to receive a preliminary finding of violating EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
11 Jul 2024
Divyanka TripathiDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya lose ₹10 lakh, passports in European robbery
Renowned Indian television couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya were robbed of their belongings, including passports and wallets, during a trip to Europe.
10 Jul 2024
AppleGoing solo? OpenAI shuts down observer program following Microsoft's exit
Microsoft has officially relinquished its observer seat on the board of OpenAI, effective immediately.
10 Jul 2024
ChinaNuclear fusion breakthrough? China's 'artificial sun' generates magnetic field
China's nuclear fusion energy quest has marked a significant milestone as its "artificial sun" reactor, Huanliu-3 (HL-3), generated a magnetic field for the first time.
06 Jul 2024
HyundaiHyundai's Tata Punch.EV rival in India will boast these features
South Korean automaker Hyundai revealed its new compact electric SUV, the Inster EV, at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.
06 Jul 2024
Pedro SanchezWhat is Spain's 'porn passport'? Explained in detail
In an unprecedented move, Spain is set to launch a government-issued mobile application aimed at curbing minors' access to online pornography.
02 Jul 2024
FacebookEU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA
The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
30 Jun 2024
ChinaChina all set to lead global auto market by 2030
Industry experts foresee a significant transformation in the global automotive industry.
25 Jun 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app
Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
24 Jun 2024
AppleApple accused of violating EU's Digital Markets Act regulations
Apple has been charged with violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first instance of a company facing such allegations.
18 Jun 2024
AppleApple under scrutiny for alleged non-compliance with EU's DMA
Apple is facing a series of "very serious" issues under the European Union's new rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech, according to Margrethe Vestager, the bloc's competition chief.
11 Jun 2024
FacebookMeta to use European social media content to train AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
10 Jun 2024
FlipkartMotorola Edge 50 Ultra's India debut set for June 18
Motorola has officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated Edge 50 Ultra in India. The smartphone is set to debut on June 18 at 12:00pm.
08 Jun 2024
LinkedInLinkedIn halts targeted ads based on group data in EU
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-backed business social network, has decided to discontinue allowing advertisers to target users, based on data from LinkedIn Groups.
05 Jun 2024
McDonald'sMcDonald's loses Big Mac trademark in EU court battle
In a significant legal decision, the European Union General Court ruled that McDonald's has lost its Big Mac trademark, to Irish fast food competitor Supermac's.
04 Jun 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection
Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.
03 Jun 2024
Alia BhattWatch: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Raha return from Europe
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and their daughter Raha have returned to Mumbai after attending the second pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Europe.
30 May 2024
GermanyEurope on edge amid suspected Russian-linked arson and sabotage
European security services are currently on high alert due to suspected arson and sabotage linked to Russia.
29 May 2024
ItalyThe ultimate guide to hiking Mount Etna
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, offers an unforgettable adventure for those who dare to hike its paths.
28 May 2024
AudiAudi celebrates RS4 Avant's 25th anniversary with limited-run model
Audi is marking the 25th anniversary of the RS4 Avant by launching a limited-run special edition of the performance wagon.
27 May 2024
AliExpressDavid Beckham joins Alibaba as global brand ambassador for AliExpress
Alibaba Group Holding's popular global shopping platform, AliExpress, has announced a one-year partnership with English football legend David Beckham.
24 May 2024
GermanyHow filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran, reached Germany
Faced with a prison sentence, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof decided to escape from Iran, embarking on a "complicated" and "anguishing" 28-day journey across Europe. He finally found refuge in a safe house in Germany. Recently, he opened up about this journey.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIranian director who fled country recently to attend Cannes screening
Acclaimed Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, has confirmed his attendance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of his competition movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig set for Friday.
22 May 2024
Electric CarsElectric, hybrid cars more likely to hit pedestrians, study finds
A recent analysis of the UK's road traffic accidents has revealed a startling trend: hybrid and electric cars are more likely to be involved in accidents with pedestrians, than their petrol or diesel counterparts.
21 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningEU Council greenlights pioneering risk-based regulations for artificial intelligence
The Council of the European Union has officially approved the establishment of its flagship risk-based rules for artificial intelligence (AI).
16 May 2024
AstraZenecaAstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder
A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).
15 May 2024
Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo unveils limited-run Quadrifoglio with red carbon interior
Alfa Romeo has ceased accepting bookings for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models in the US, but continues to offer these models in Europe.
15 May 2024
AmazonAWS announces plans for European 'sovereign cloud' in Germany
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing division, has confirmed its plans to launch a European "sovereign cloud."
14 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIranian filmmaker evades prison sentence; flees Iran ahead of Cannes
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has fled Iran, evading an eight-year prison sentence linked to his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
13 May 2024
TechnologyBooking.com now under purview of EU's Digital Markets Act regulations
Booking.com, a leading online travel agency, has been designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
13 May 2024
AmazonMicrosoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France
Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.
11 May 2024
New ZealandAurora Borealis illuminates European night sky amid solar storm
The Aurora Borealis, also referred to as the Northern Lights, illuminated the night skies across several parts of Europe yesterday (May 10, local time).
06 May 2024
ChinaChina capable of building world's largest particle collider: CERN president
Eliezer Rabinovici, the president of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) and professor emeritus of physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has backed China's bid to construct the world's largest particle collider.
30 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityIsrael-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus
Tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked protests on the United States campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement and student suspensions.
30 Apr 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT's 'memory' feature enables personalized interactions for paying customers
OpenAI has expanded access to its 'memory' feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with the exception of those located in Europe or Korea.
29 Apr 2024
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicle sales soar globally, dominating market in 2023
A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant global increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, reaching nearly 140 million units in 2023.
28 Apr 2024
IndiaIndia to ink 6G co-operation agreement with European body
India's Bharat 6G is on the verge of finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Europe's Industry Alliance 6G, according to HT Mint.
25 Apr 2024
Hindustan Unilever LimitedAmid regulatory changes, HUL withdraws 'health' label from Horlicks
In response to recent regulatory changes in the health drinks category, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has rebranded its "health food drinks" category as "functional nutritional drinks" (FND).
24 Apr 2024
AppleEU's new rules will extend warranty if you repair device
The European Union (EU) has implemented a new set of right-to-repair regulations, aimed at encouraging consumers to repair rather than discard faulty devices.
23 Apr 2024
IcelandEurope warming at nearly double the global average, says study
The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report for 2023, reveals that Europe is facing a severe climate crisis, warming at nearly double the global average.
23 Apr 2024
TikTokEU launches probe into TikTok Lite over potential DSA violations
The European Union (EU) has initiated a new investigation into TikTok Lite, a simplified version of the popular social media app.
22 Apr 2024
TeslaTesla slashes prices of cars globally amid falling sales
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant price cuts in several major markets including China, Germany, and the US.
20 Apr 2024
AppleEU to greenlight Apple's tap-to-pay tech offer next month
Apple is preparing to broaden its tap-to-pay mobile payments technology access, to developers within the European Union, according to Reuters.
18 Apr 2024
NASAUnveiling hidden histories: Non-fiction books on historic revelations to read
Nonfiction books are like a voyage through history's dimly lit corridors, bypassed by well-known stories.
