LONDON: Global markets faced fresh volatility on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland. The proposed measures include a 10% import tariff starting February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain, rising to 25% on June 1 if a deal is […]
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Nestle recalls SMA, BEBA, NAN infant formulas in Europe over toxin risk
LONDON: Nestle on Tuesday announced a recall of certain batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA, and NAN formulas, across Europe due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a smaller scale in December, follows the detection of a quality issue in an […]
Swiss authorities race to identify victims after deadly New Year’s resort bar fire
Swiss investigators were racing on Friday to identify victims of a devastating fire that tore through a packed bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, transforming New Year’s celebrations into one of the country’s worst peacetime tragedies. The blaze broke out around 1:30am on Thursday at Le Constellation, a popular venue among young tourists, […]
Fire engulfs historic Amsterdam church amid violent New Year
A massive fire ravaged a 19th-century church in Amsterdam early Thursday as the Netherlands experienced an unusually violent and chaotic New Year’s Eve marked by deadly fireworks incidents and widespread attacks on police and emergency workers. The blaze broke out in the early hours at the Vondelkerk, a well-known landmark overlooking one of Amsterdam’s most […]
Putin signals readiness for peace with firm conditions
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to end the war in Ukraine immediately if it received firm security guarantees. However, he reiterated long-standing demands, including Ukraine abandoning its Nato ambitions and ceding all territories claimed by Russia. Read More: Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end […]
Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe to compete with Shein and Temu
Amazon is reducing the fees it charges sellers in Europe in a bid to counter growing competition from marketplaces like Shein and Temu, which offer clothing, homeware, and gadgets at very low prices. The move, announced on Tuesday, is one of Amazon’s largest fee reductions and initially targets sellers of budget fashion items. Read More: […]
Reese reveals special plans for her 50th birthday trip to Europe
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has unveiled her exciting plans for her upcoming 50th birthday, which she will celebrate on March 22, 2025. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Legally Blonde actress shared that she plans to mark the milestone with a European getaway alongside her youngest son, Tennessee James Toth, 13, whom she shares […]
20 European Nations Urge EU to Repatriate Illegal Afghan Migrants
BRUSSELS: Twenty European nations have called on the European Commission to take immediate steps for the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing illegally across Europe. Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Annelies Verlinden, said that the countries had submitted a joint letter to the Commission demanding action to return undocumented Afghans — either voluntarily or through […]
Trump Suggests NATO Should Expel Spain Over Defense Spending Dispute
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance over its failure to meet new defense spending targets agreed upon earlier this year. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stub at the White House, Trump said that Spain’s refusal to commit to spending 5% of its […]
Europe retain Ryder Cup after US fightback
Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to retain the Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy with a dramatic six-foot birdie putt. Lowry’s putt lifted him into a tie with American Russell Henley for the half-point that gave Europe a 14-11 lead with three matches remaining, all the visitors […]