As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
As the EU seeks to put a brake on competition from Chinese electric cars, European automakers are stuck in second gear. German group Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes and Stellantis, a 15-brand…
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EU to Impose Tariffs Up to 45% on Chinese Electric Vehicles
(Bloomberg) -- The European Union voted on Friday to impose tariffs as high as 45% on electric vehicles from China in a move set to increase trade tensions with Beijing. Most Read from…
EU countries pave way for major new tariffs on Chinese electric cars
European Union countries on Friday paved the way for additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on battery-powered electric vehicles imported from China, EU diplomats told dpa. The European…
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an 'economic cold war,' Hungary's Orbán says
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary's prime minister said on Friday, pledging to vote against an EU plan to impose higher…
Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow…
Damaged smartphone photo from Egypt falsely linked to Lebanon communication device blasts
Screenshot of the false post, taken October 3, 2024. The photo was shared thousands of times with the same false claim on Facebook and X. AFP debunked a similar claim after it emerged in…
Tunisia votes Sunday in its third presidential election since the Arab Spring
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning reelection on Sunday, five years after riding…
Footage from Algeria and Indonesia falsely linked to Middle East conflict
Footage of two unrelated events in Algeria and Indonesia has been viewed thousands of times alongside a false claim it shows the aftermath of a Hezbollah attack on Israel. The clips --…
The C919 is China’s answer to the A320. But what is it like onboard?
I have flown more than a million miles with dozens of airlines around the world – and have lost count of how many times I’ve hopped on an Air China plane for the short trip from Beijing to…
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
The governor of the Falkland Islands has sought to calm concerns over the territory’s sovereignty following the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. The UK has agreed to give up…
Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes
Apparent Israeli bombing has caused large explosions just outside Beirut's international airport during a further night of air strikes targeting Hezbollah in the city. It is not clear what…
Brookfield, Carney Targeted in Attack by Canada Conservative
(Bloomberg) -- Brookfield Asset Management and Mark Carney have been targeted by a member of Canada’s Conservative Party who wants Canada’s lobbying watchdog to investigate them. Most Read…
Mexico Top Court to Consider Request to Review Judicial Reform
(Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s Supreme Court agreed to a request by judges and magistrates to consider a review of the judicial overhaul approved by congress last month, according a person with…
Israeli air strike kills 18 people in occupied West Bank
At least 18 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm, the Palestinian health ministry said late on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority-run…
Israel strikes central Beirut, orders evacuations in southern Lebanon
Israel continued to pound Lebanon on Thursday, as it launched further attacks on the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, including in central Beirut, while calling on residents in southern…
Canadian authorities arrest Ferndale man wanted in rape investigation, return him to county
Canadian authorities recently located and detained a Ferndale man who is wanted for questioning in a Whatcom County sexual assault investigation. John Aaron Brooks, 37, traveled to Canada…
At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from its destination. The boat was travelling from the…
Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria
Israeli conducted strikes near the Syrian coast this morning, with explosions reported in the vicinity of the Russian-operated Khmeimim Air Base, near the city of Latakia. At this stage,…
French Navy orders underwater drones for deep-sea surveillance
BREST, France — The French Navy has ordered an autonomous underwater vehicle from Exail that will surveil critical infrastructure at depths of up to 6,000 meters, the company announced.…
Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced them out of two boats in the Red Sea off the coast…
Israel has attacked Hezbollah press office, group says
The Israeli army has struck the media office of Lebanese militia Hezbollah south of Beirut, the Iran-backed militia says. Videos circulating on social media said to show the building…
Missile attack on Israel lays bare deep divisions among Iranians
Iranians have been expressing a mixture of pride, uncertainty and fear since their country launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday night. Within minutes of the…
Post misleads with old video of Nigerian police raid on illegal pill mill
Nigeria’s health sector has come under pressure following the exit of foreign pharmaceutical companies, a void that has led to surging medicine prices and fears of substandard products. A…
Scholz says more eastern Germans should hold top jobs in companies
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says more people from the former East Germany should have senior posts in the nation's company boardrooms. The proportion of those in such jobs "can be…