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Europe’s centre right pushes to reverse 2035 ban on petrol cars
European People’s party says law aimed at boosting electric vehicle production is misfiringWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
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Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN
Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause. . A polio vaccination centre and the car of UN aid official involved in this ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Dozens killed in China after car driven into sports centre
Man detained after incident on Monday night in Zhuhai, in which 35 people were killed and 43 injured. A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he rammed his car into people ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Trump tariffs on Canada would push up US petrol prices, say oil producers
President-elect’s threat could add 25% to the cost of crude from US’s biggest foreign supplierWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.
The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Apple proposes Indonesian factory in bid to reverse iPhone 16 ban
Investment of $100mn in key market would help meet requirement for 40% local content in smartphonesBusiness - Financial Times - November 21 -
German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live
German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties. The German parliament is bracing itself for ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Trump's Push for Ukraine Peace Finds Growing Acceptance in Europe
With U.S. support for Kyiv in doubt, many European officials see diplomacy as the best option for Ukraine.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 17 -
Ukraine war pushes Europe into a race to build up its defence base
The focus on industrial capacity is vital but change must come as fast as possible to make a difference to European securityWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Dining across the divide: ‘He wants to ban all cars. I’m uncomfortable with that’
They had different takes on transport policy – would they agree on immigration and positive discrimination?. Tony, 63, Leeds . Occupation Director of a social enterprise with a focus on health ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Why Europe's far right is so happy Trump won
Trump's presidential election win has in Europe delighted Hungary's Vikor Orban, Germany's AfD, the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders, and others on the far-right.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe
Experts say fake images raising fears around issues such as immigration have proliferated since EU elections. From fake images designed to cause fears of an immigrant “invasion” to other ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban
It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classroomsTech - ABC News - November 8 -
Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island
A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent ...Health - ABC News - November 20 -
Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products ...Health - ABC News - 12 hours ago -
Israel’s right-wing pushes to resettle Gaza: Will the US respond?
Israel's coalition government is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, which has been met with opposition from the international community.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Israeli Right, Pushing to Annex West Bank, Sees Allies in Trump’s Picks
Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
'Europe's Detroit' built a thriving car industry. Trump tariffs now threaten to unravel its success
A small landlocked country in the heart of Europe appears to be uniquely exposed to President-elect Donald Trump's "America First" economic agenda.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban
A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
A pregnant woman sues for the right to an abortion in challenge to Kentucky's near-total ban
A pregnant woman has filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion in KentuckyHealth - ABC News - November 12 -
Nissan to warn jobs at risk as UK EV targets push car industry to ‘crisis point’
Carmakers fear goals unreachable as consumer demand softensBusiness - Financial Times - November 16 -
Elizabeth Hurley: ‘If I were Queen, I’d outlaw air fresheners in cars and ban prison for white-collar criminals’
The actor and model answers your questions about bonding with Dennis Potter, corpsing in Austin Powers and her multiple, multicoloured Christmas trees. Why haven’t you done more comedy? You were ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Europe's human rights watchdog urges Cyprus to let migrants stuck in UN buffer zone seek asylum
A senior official with Europe’s top human rights watchdog is urging the government of ethnically divided Cyprus to allow passage to nearly three dozen asylum seekers who have for months been ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban
The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure
Abortion rights have won in all seven states with ballot measures since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but Florida's Amendment 4 requires 60% voter approval to pass.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035
The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place
The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’
Torrential rains were driven in part by dangerous rise in sea temperaturesBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035
Chris Bowen also pledges A$50m to a fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people repair the damage from climate breakdown. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire
More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
How the Democrats’ worker-centred trade policy failed
Taking dictation from the labour unions brought economic damage for little political gainWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Centre-left challenger wins Uruguay presidency
Yamandú Orsi defeats incumbent centre-right party with pledge to raise social spendingWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago
