Financial Times
The EU is preparing a new mobile application for age verification that will allow confirming age without disclosing personal data. This step aims to enhance the protection of children online and will be the first stage towards the launch of the EU digital wallet in 2026.
US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that he chickened out by imposing high tariffs and then dropping them. He said it was part of a negotiating tactic.
Global temperature may temporarily exceed 2°C in the next five years. The reason is the record concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
The President of Ukraine instructed to increase the production of interceptor drones, attracting more funding from partners. There will also be separate funding for the Ukrainian ballistic program.
The Chinese army has increased its readiness for a surprise attack on Taiwan. PLA military aircraft enter Taiwan's air defense zone more than 245 times a month.
Russia produces more missiles and drones than it uses, media reports.
For the third day in a row, the Russian Federation has been setting anti-records, bombarding Ukraine with deadly weapons. Yurii Ihnat stated that only strong anti-Russian sanctions aimed at stopping the production of weapons can stop this trend.
Christian Stocker believes that the current EU rules are outdated and contribute to radicalization. Austria is taking measures to limit the right of refugees to family reunification.
Investigators are exploring Russia's possible role in the arson attacks linked to the British Prime Minister. An investigation is underway to determine whether there is a Russian trace in these incidents.
Donald Trump has fired a number of officials and sent others on administrative leave, sharply reducing the White House National Security Council. The reduction occurred after the dismissal of the national security advisor.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that "Nord Stream-2" will not receive a license for exploitation. The German government is ready to counteract attempts to restore the project after the damage.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Netherlands and 7 other EU countries have called for an urgent strengthening of civil preparedness for man-made and natural disasters. They insist on accelerating work on threat analysis.
In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.
Telegram's profit in 2024 reached $540 million, and revenues increased to $1. 4 billion. This happened despite lawsuits against Pavel Durov in France due to the position of the administrative team and content.
European countries are trying to persuade Trump not to withdraw from the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. After Trump's conversation with Putin, European leaders were shocked.
Donald Trump announced some progress after a 2. 5-hour telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. He added that he expects to meet with Putin and believes in the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine.
Britain and the EU have agreed to reset relations after Brexit. London will open fishing waters to EU vessels for 12 years, and British exports will benefit.
US Special Representative Steve Witcoff canceled his visit to Putin due to his refusal to discuss the 22-point peace plan developed jointly with Ukraine and Europe. The plan was discussed between Ukrainian and American officials.
Due to the war, Ukraine is looking for weapons everywhere. But many deals have not been fulfilled, and Kyiv has lost $770 million. The reasons are inflated prices, poor-quality goods, and corruption.
Macron and Tusk signed a Polish-French friendship treaty that provides for deepening cooperation, especially in the field of security and defense. The parties also signed an agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy.
The Indian Premier League cricket tournament has been suspended due to the escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan. The decision was made after a match in Dharamshala was stopped due to hostilities.
Fans have criticized Disney for the lack of the iconic moment with Pleakley in the new children's movie "Lilo & Stitch". The director confirmed that Pleakley will not wear a dress, as in the 2002 cartoon.
EU experts warn that the large pig population in Europe could become an environment for avian influenza to mutate. This increases the risk of the virus being transmitted to humans.
OPEC+ decided to increase oil production in June by 411,000 barrels per day. This is happening against the backdrop of falling prices due to fears of surplus and a weak economy.
Experts believe that the Spanish power grid could not cope with the large amount of solar energy, which led to the shutdown of 15 GW. The need for more stable energy sources is being considered.
Viktor Orban is accused of funding pro-government media with EU funds, which could lead to a new conflict with the European Union. He allegedly violated competition rules by providing subsidies to government-affiliated media.
Chinese coast guard establishes control over Sandy Cay, raising the flag of the PRC. The reef is of strategic importance as it allows control of Titu Island.
Apple plans to move iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid tariffs between the US and China. The company aims to manufacture more than 60 million iPhones for the US in India.
The European Commission plans to investigate Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music for $775 million. Independent companies believe this will give Universal too much power.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.