Irish trucking firms are taking the pricier route around the UK to avoid Brexit red tape
As the EU adjusts to its new relationship with the U.K. after Brexit, fewer freight trucks are making the trek across the Irish Sea.
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European Super League announced — with 12 football clubs, including six from England
The new league has already been criticized by politicians, former players, and other football bodies.
Russia will face consequences if Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison, White House warns
A spokesman for Navalny has said that the Russian opposition leader's health has deteriorated since his imprisonment.
European Super League plans set to be announced — six English teams involved, Sky News understands
The 'big six' clubs from England's Premier League are expected to be part of plans for a breakaway European Super League.
Danish energy giant Orsted is pivoting to onshore wind in new $684 million deal
Europe is home to a well-developed wind energy industry encompassing both onshore and offshore installations.
OECD backs Biden’s plan to raise the minimum wage
The U.S. should go ahead with President Biden's plan to raise the federal minimum wage as a way to recover faster from the Covid crisis, the OECD said.
A 'quantum leap': Monster wind turbines are going to get even bigger
The size and scope of new designs may be impressive, but they have a practical purpose too.
Despite German court ruling, Austria is convinced the EU recovery funds will be rolled out
EU recovery funds are needed to "re-boost" the economy, but debt mutualization should not be a permanent tool, Austria says.
Daimler CEO expects 'intense competition' if Apple and Alibaba enter electric vehicle market
The chief executive of Germany's Daimler believes the automaker will face stiff opposition from tech giants if they decide to launch their own cars.
EU to consider ban on using A.I. for mass surveillance and social credit scores
Using AI software for mass surveillance and ranking social behavior could soon be outlawed in Europe, according to draft legislation shared online.
Environmentalists were seen as 'nutters,' Ryanair CEO says, and he was an 'original skeptic'
Ryanair's CEO O'Leary used to be "one of the original skeptics" but says the airline is now focusing on greener initiatives.
Airline executives cast doubt on European summer vacations with borders still closed
Airline executives say they don't expect a jump in European bookings this summer with borders still closed.
Biden says he is ready to 'take further actions' if Russia escalates against U.S., opens door to cooperation
Biden's remarks came after his administration sanctioned several Russian nationals and entities for the Solarwinds hack and election interference.
Archipelago off the coast of England to explore potential of wave, tidal and floating wind power
The U.K. is home to a number of projects and initiatives related to marine energy.
Europe stocks hit an all-time high — and analysts say there's more room to rise
Analysts see further upside for Europe's "exceptionally cheap" stocks.
Oil could plummet to $10 by 2050 if Paris climate goals are achieved, energy consultancy says
The price of oil could plunge to as little as $10 a barrel by 2050 if the world succeeds in meeting Paris Agreement goals, a consultancy said on Thursday.
Online bank N26 jumps into insurance, taking on giants like Allianz
German online bank N26 is launching insurance policies in partnership with local start-up Simplesurance.
Irish privacy regulator launches inquiry into Facebook over data leak
It comes after a dataset of 533 million Facebook users worldwide was made available on the internet.
Europe’s pandemic-stricken economy could return to pre-crisis levels next year, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund expects Europe's economy to return to pre-crisis levels in 2022, assuming that Covid vaccines soon become widely available.
EU medicines regulator says benefits of J&J vaccine outweigh risks as it reviews rare blood clots
Europe's medicines regulator on Wednesday said it still believes the benefits of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks of side effects.
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