Europe: News
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
France's blazes are so powerful they created fire-generated thunderstorm
Europe is witnessing a new era of mega wildfires, with blazes in southwestern France burning so intensely that they have created a fire-generated thunderstorm, experts say.
Google rivals seek billions in damages after $1B EU fine
Google is facing a new wave of costly lawsuits in Europe, after losing a key case under new EU legislation.
El Nino may push global warming beyond 2°C: Study
A powerful El Nino weather pattern could push the monthly global average temperature past the critical threshold of 2°C for the first time in recorded history.
Why Trump has ordered Section 301 investigation into EU
US President Donald Trump has slammed the European Union (EU) for imposing an €890 million ($1 billion) fine on Google.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
EU fines Google $1B for Search and Play Store violations
The European Commission has slapped a hefty €890 million ($1 billion) fine on tech giant Google.
Vision-restoring chip gains EU approval
Science Corporation, a start-up specializing in innovative brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has received approval from Europe's medical device regulator to market its vision-restoring device.
Why AliExpress has been fined record €550m by EU
The European Commission has slapped a record fine of €550 million on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress.
Etihad is offering 20% off on these international flights
Etihad Airways has launched a special promotional sale for Indian travelers, offering up to 20% off on Business and Economy class fares.
India's UPI may soon be linked with Spain's payment service
India and Spain have agreed to speed up talks on making their digital payment platforms, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Bizum, interoperable.
'Zero delays' for Vikram-1: Skyroot hails India's swift launch approvals
Pawan Kumar Chandana, the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, has praised India's efficient launch approval process after the successful flight of Vikram-1.
Punjab cop arrested for extortion, corruption after US indictment
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a Punjab police officer, has been arrested after being indicted by United States prosecutors. The case against him was filed under the Extortion and Corruption Act.
China's monthly car exports top 1M for first time
China's monthly car exports have surpassed the one million mark for the first time in June.
OnePlus to exit US and European markets: Report
OnePlus, the popular smartphone brand owned by OPPO, is planning to exit the US and European markets, as per a WinFuture report.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.
England-Wales June heatwave killed 440 daily at peak: Study
The extreme heatwave that hit England and Wales in June is estimated to have killed around 440 people a day during its three-day peak, a report by The Guardian cited scientists as saying.
Bengaluru startup's software-defined motors could cut India's rare earth dependence
Bengaluru-based start-up Vimag Labs has developed a software-defined motor technology that does away with the need for rare earth magnets.
Europe to witness first total solar eclipse in 3 decades
On August 12, 2026, Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
Russia's diesel export ban triggers global price surge
Russia's recent ban on diesel exports has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, exacerbating existing fuel shortages and driving prices up.
Spain: 12 dead, 6 injured in wildfires
A devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería province, southeastern Spain, has claimed the lives of at least 12 people. The Andalusian regional government confirmed the fatalities and said six others were injured.
Major crackdown on Bishnoi gang; 24 arrested across US, Canada
A massive international law enforcement operation, named Operation Hard Ball, against India-based transnational organized crime groups has led to several arrests.
US might co-produce missiles with European allies
The United States is in talks with Germany and other European nations to co-produce missiles, as per Reuters.
Why EU wants France to amend social media ban law
The European Union (EU) has advised France to modify its proposed law banning social media for users under the age of 15.
Trump departs for NATO summit, credits Turkey's Erdogan factor
United States President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.
Uber pauses food delivery expansion in Europe
Uber has put a halt to its planned food delivery expansion in Europe, according to Financial Times.
Aluminium industry seeks tighter scrap import rules to protect investments
India's aluminum industry is embroiled in a debate over the imposition of import duties.
Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor manufacturing plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
These Chinese robots can detect cables buried under seabed
China is gearing up to export advanced robots capable of detecting marine cables buried under the seabed.
China's new satellite engine is better than US, European counterparts
China has successfully tested a new satellite engine with an unprecedented operating life.
European politician probing spyware abuses hacked with Pegasus
Stelios Kouloglou, a former member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, was targeted by NSO Group's hacking software while investigating spyware abuses in Europe.
IRDAI weighs commission overhaul to curb insurance mis-selling
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is mulling a major overhaul in the way distributors are compensated.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Google ordered to pay $2B in Swedish antitrust case
Google has been ordered to pay nearly $2 billion by a Swedish court.
Why India's highways can withstand extreme heat but Europe's can't
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
India urges EU to reconsider metal scrap export restrictions
India has requested the European Union to reconsider its proposed restrictions on metal scrap exports.
WHO links heatwave in Europe to over 1,300 excess deaths
Europe is currently experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has linked to over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21.
Volkswagen eyes 100,000 job cuts, factory closures
Volkswagen AG, the parent company of Porsche and Audi, is planning a major restructuring.
North India to witness rainfall as monsoon advances: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across North India in the coming week.
Polestar barred from selling new cars in US
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer owned by China's Geely, has been barred from selling its new cars in the US.
EU air safety body wants airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has urged airlines to continue avoiding the airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Peaq EV is Skoda's largest car ever
Skoda has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Peaq. The model is based on the Vision 7S concept that was first shown in 2022.
France reports 40 drownings as heatwave sweeps across Europe
France recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 44.3 degrees Celsius in a southwestern town.
EU's Taliban talks spark outrage; MEPs say bloc normalizing regime
The European Union (EU) is facing intense criticism over its decision to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels.
Europe heatwave: Record temperatures scorch UK, 18 dead in France
Europe is currently reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in several countries.
Ray-Ban heir steps up battle for family empire
31-year-old Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, the heir to the Ray-Ban fortune, has publicly challenged his family's holding company.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
India-EU free trade agreement to be signed by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
'Europe 2031' scenario warns of AI divide, Europe's tech irrelevance
A speculative thought experiment, dubbed "Europe 2031," has gone viral, raising alarms about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.
Amazon considers selling custom AI chips to challenge NVIDIA's dominance
Amazon is in talks to sell its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips to other companies, according to Bloomberg.
EU faces €1B per day trade deficit with China
The European Union (EU) is facing an unprecedented trade deficit with China, hitting a staggering €1 billion per day.
Kazakhstan's new $10B AI deal is supported by NVIDIA
Kazakhstan has signed a series of agreements with US-based start-up Firebird Inc. to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Tesla accused of misleading EU regulators over autonomous safety data
Tesla has been accused of presenting misleading safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to European regulators.
Is the UK headed for deindustrialization?
UK's industrial sector is on the brink of collapse, with thousands of companies warning they could go bankrupt in the next year due to high energy prices.
Spectacular solar eclipse on August 12: When, where to watch
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain.
EU moves to tighten carbon emissions fee on imports
The European Union (EU) has decided to make it more difficult to suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports.
AI start-up Mistral wants to raise $3.5B at $23.15B valuation
French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral is said to be in early-stage talks to raise around €3 billion ($3.5 billion).
'That was the intention': Finland backs India's Russian oil purchases
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has defended India's purchase of Russian oil, saying it was in line with the Western-imposed oil price cap.