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Brussels to exempt most EU companies from carbon border tax

Over 80% to be exempted by reforms aimed at cutting red tape and boosting productivity

Financial Times - 5h

How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side?

BBC News - 8h

Manhunt in Brussels After Masked Men Open Fire Outside Metro Station

The authorities said no injuries had been reported, but two metro stations were closed on Wednesday after the shooting.

The New York Times - 18h

US Open becomes first major to award LIV Golf exemption

The US Open becomes the first major to provide players on the LIV Golf tour with an exemption for the tournament.

BBC News - 19h

USGA creates exemption category for LIV Golf members to play in 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont

The USGA has opened up a pathway for LIV Golf members to play in its championship

CBS Sports - 20h

LIV golfers have path to U.S. Open exemption

The U.S. Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players, announcing on Wednesday a new exemption category that awards one spot to the leading player from among the top ...

ESPN - 21h

LIV Golf players now have their own path to US Open exemption

The U.S. Open is the first major to publish a pathway for players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf

ABC News - 22h

Brussels to take on flood of online shopping parcels from China

Yahoo News - 1d

Belgian police hunt for armed gunmen after shooting in Brussels

Several metro stations in Brussels were closed on Wednesday following a shooting, prosecutors in Belgium said.

NBC News - 1d

Belgian police hunt for gunmen after Brussels shooting

Police say they are looking for "a small group of people, probably two or three individuals".

BBC News - 1d

Trump Just Eliminated the $800 Duty-Free Exemption for Imports From China. It Could Be a Disaster for Small Businesses

The removal of the provision, which benefitted fast-fashion retailer Shein and the marketplace Temu, could lead to higher prices and delays for shipments.

Inc. - 1d

Starmer will ‘fight’ to restore closer EU ties, says UK’s Brussels minister

Upbeat speech by Nick Thomas-Symonds comes ahead of official reset talks

Financial Times - 2d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump administration claims it is allowing “lifesaving” foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

Wired - 2d

Grassley pleads for potash exemption from Trump Canada tariffs

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) pleaded with President Trump to exempt potash from the tariffs he is placing on imports from Canada. “Biden inflation increase the input cost to farming by 20 percent ...

The Hill - 2d

The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos

The list of NBA players who might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo

ABC News - 2d

AI takes centre stage at Photo Brussels 2025

A review of this year’s Photo Brussels festival, where the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential were examined by the curated work. Who’s afraid of artificial ...

The Guardian - 6d

Rubio exempting 'life-saving humanitarian assistance’ from foreign aid restrictions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday exempting “life-saving humanitarian assistance” from President Trump’s executive order pausing nearly all foreign aid during a period of ...

The Hill - Jan. 29

EU Outlines Plans to Foster Innovation

The European Commission released a five-year plan to increase innovation and compete with China and the U.S.

Inc. - Jan. 29

EU industry urges Brussels to continue probes into Big Tech

Also in this newsletter: How Friedrich Merz’s migration proposals are shaking up the German election campaign

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Acronyms are the EU’s 25th language

Europe’s unofficial lingua franca is a plethora of shorthand that even ministers struggle to understand

Financial Times - Jan. 28

EU official: Europe 'not negotiating' on Greenland

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that Europe is “not negotiating” with the United States over control of Greenland, as President Trump continues to insist that acquiring ...

The Hill - Jan. 27

Brussels under pressure to curb green agenda in response to Trump

Industry and EU member states urge European Commission to wind back sustainability rules

Financial Times - Jan. 26

‘I sense Brussels is ready to be bold and ambitious’: hope mixes with anger on Brexit’s fifth anniversary

The union jack was lowered in Brussels this week in 2020. Today, despite the problems caused by leaving, a yearning for ‘Breturn’ flowers. Andrew Moss despairs, even now, when he thinks back to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze

Support for schools, hospitals and economic development in Ukraine at risk from Trump administration’s order

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Brussels pushes ‘buy European’ procurement plan

Leaked policy proposal would give government option to exclude foreign companies from public contracts

Financial Times - Jan. 24

The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?

Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Brussels proposes extending EU banks’ access to UK clearing houses

European Commission wants to prolong existing arrangements that benefit City of London

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Top EU diplomat: 'Russia could test EU's readiness to defend itself'

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán

Hungary PM says US leader will bolster Europe’s rightwing forces as nationalist politicians attend inauguration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump ’s presidency will boost ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm

Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month

Financial Times - Jan. 17

College sports leaders mulling '5-in-5' rule to eliminate redshirts, waivers and other exemptions

While the rule has long been discussed in NCAA circles, the idea has resurfaced as a matter to solve endless waivers and eligibility issues.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Cruz reintroduces bill exempting tips from federal taxes

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced legislation to exempt federal taxes on tips in an effort to support service industry workers. “American workers in many industries rely on tipped wages to make ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?

As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target

Financial Times - Jan. 13

From iced buns to brussels sprouts: nine nutritionists on what they really eat (it may surprise you)

Is it all green juice and overnight oats, or do health experts enjoy the occasional burger or chocolate eclair? They reveal their tips and treats. What do you eat for breakfast? A savoury ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Poland's president seeks exemption for Netanyahu visit despite ICC warrant

Poland's president wants Benjamin Netanyahu to be able to attend events marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz despite an ICC arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.

CBS News - Jan. 9