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European leaders worry they’re too reliant on U.S. tech
TechCrunch
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June 21, 2025
European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times. The flashpoint seems to come after President Donald Trump sanctioned Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the...
Spain and UK finance round-up, June 21, 2025
Euro Weekly News
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June 21, 2025
Finance news, UK and Spain. Credit: Ali Bensoula, Pexels This week’s round-up of finance news… UK SME lending hits 3-year high Business lending by UK high street banks rose to £4.6 billion in Q1 2025, a 14 per cent year-on-year increase, according...
Britain swelters on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar towards 34C and experts say 600 will die in roasting heatwave
Daily Mail
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June 21, 2025
Sunglasses, sun cream and umbrellas are out in full force today, as sweltering Brits continue to be gripped by blistering weather as the temperatures continue to soar. Today has become the hottest day of the year so far with parts of eastern...
McDonald's Changes That Completely Fell Flat With Customers
Mashed
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June 21, 2025
McDonald's built a global empire on consistency, convenience, and crowd-pleasing classics. However, even the minds behind the golden arches aren't immune to missteps. Over the years, the fast-food giant has introduced ambitious new products,...
England vs Spain Euro U21 clash descends into chaos with huge melee after Young Lions' win
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
England and Spain's under-21 players clashed in a huge melee after their fiery European Championship quarter-final encounter. There were multiple skirmishes on the pitch after the final whistle, with England having ran out 3-1 winners to book a...
Stop flying to Spain - this pretty little country is not overcrowded with tourists
Daily Express
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June 21, 2025
Tourists have been advised to skip popular tourist destinations like Spain and go to lesser-known countries as protests ramp up. Destinations in Spain, such as Tenerife and Barcelona, have seen locals out in their thousands protesting against...
Longbenton teen with autism wins powerlifting title at European Championships
Chronicle Live
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June 21, 2025
A teenager from Longbenton with autism has won a powerlifting title at the European Championships last Thursday. Oliver Whalley, 19, has also battled struggles with his mental and physical health to achieve his record-breaking success, and has...
Duisburg launches return leg of ASEAN Express to boost Europe-Asia trade
The Malaysian Star
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June 21, 2025
DUISBURG, Germany, June 21 (Xinhua) -- A freight train loaded with maternal and infant products, cosmetics, and medical supplies departed Duisburg, Germany on Saturday, marking the launch of the return leg of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast...
Ikea Germany and Infarm create instore herb gardens
Retail News Asia
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June 20, 2025
Ikea has partnered with Infarm to grow three instore herb gardens in Germany as the demand for sustainable products is growing locally. The collaboration aims to motivate Ikea employees and customers to live healthier, more sustainable lives....
Major airline launches new UK flights to popular African holiday destination – and breaks are just as cheap Spain
The Sun
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June 20, 2025
A MAJOR airline has launched new flights to a popular African holiday spot. Starting next month, holidaymakers will be able to venture further afield and relax by the Indian Ocean for the same cost as a trip to Spain. 1 The new route will launch...
Photos from the 47th annual Scandinavian Festival
InForum - North Dakota
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June 21, 2025
MOORHEAD — The Scandinavian Festival turned 47 this year, honoring the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to the United States. The event continues on Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N....
World's biggest bank turns bullish on UK bonds: JP Morgan positive on Britain's creditworthiness
This Is Money
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June 21, 2025
By PATRICK TOOHER Updated: 17:00 EDT, 21 June 2025 The world's biggest bank has turned positive on Britain's creditworthiness as Rachel Reeves lines up more tax rises to balance the Government's books. In a rare boost for the Chancellor, JP Morgan...
You’re Welcome, Europe: US Demand for Toyota GR Corolla Could Bring It Overseas
The Drive
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June 21, 2025
Dear Europe: You’re welcome. After years of importing your best performance cars, we’re finally returning the favor from the other side of the pond—indirectly, anyway. Because while Toyota doesn’t build the GR Corolla in North America, our demand...
CC-DB’s Bozhanov: Bulgaria's Next President Must Have a Clear Pro-Western and Pro-European Orientation
Bulgarian News Agency
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Co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria and Member of Parliament from the CC-DB group Bozhidar Bozhanov told Nova News that Democratic Bulgaria will work to nominate a presidential candidate with a clearly pro-Western stance. “We have set ourselves the goal of...
PC gaming declines while use of consoles like the PS5 Pro rises in one major EU market
Notebook Check
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June 21, 2025
PC vs console gaming graphic (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sony PlayStation, Corsair Gaming with edits) A new German study suggests surprising changes in PC vs console market shares. The use of PlayStation and Nintendo systems has grown...
Canadians should be “cheesed-off” about the products that pass for cheese
The Bay Observer
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June 21, 2025
Cheese is a topic that gets scant attention on these pages, but here goes. Following the G-7 meeting in Alberta at which US President Trump made a flying visit, it was announced that Canada and the US had agreed to a 30-day deadline to hammer out...
Why United are joining trend of doing their shopping closer to home
The Times
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Perhaps this sauntered into your social media feed this week: Matheus Cunha, playing five-a-side on a basketball court in his hometown of João Pessoa. Showcasing skills that come straight from the gods.In a clip that went viral, Cunha beats two...
Europeans seek alternatives in campaign to break U.S. tech dominance
Cryptopolitan
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June 21, 2025
A growing number of Europeans are turning away from American tech giants and seeking out home-grown digital services as U.S. companies align with President Donald Trump’s administration. At a small stall in a Berlin market, volunteers from the...
European Commission Confirms Bulgaria Meets Inflation Criteria Ahead of Euro Adoption
Novinite
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The European Commission has confirmed that Bulgaria meets the inflation criterion necessary for joining the eurozone, despite some factors in April that caused a temporary rise in inflation. This statement came in response to a report by Politico...
EU Frets Over US Demands in Trade Talks It Sees as Unbalanced
Financial Post
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June 21, 2025
The bloc has also prepared an additional list of tariffs on €95 billion of American products in response to Trump’s so-called reciprocal levies and automotive duties. They would target industrial goods including Boeing Co. aircraft, US-made cars,...