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Supreme Court Ruling Throws Deal Into Doubt European Parliament negotiators have suspended progress on the EU-US trade agreement after a US Supreme Court ruling cast uncertainty over key parts of the 2025 deal. The court found that several tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were unlawful, arguing he had exceeded his authority by introducing them without Congressional approval under emergency powers legislation. In response, Trump announced new 15% duties on imports, further complicating the agreement’s legal footing and prompting alarm in Brussels. MEPs Demand Clarity from Washington German MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament’s trade committee, said the…
The UK has paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers for young people after a regulator raised safety concerns. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency warned about unknown long-term biological risks. It called for a minimum participant age of 14. The agency will hold talks with the sponsor, King’s College London, next week. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed the delay. The Pathways trial will not recruit participants until experts resolve the issues. The study followed a recommendation from the Cass review into gender care for children. The review found weak evidence for the benefits of puberty…
Big Tech faces a landmark legal battle. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s top trading partner, with total trade reaching €251bn in 2025.The figure rose slightly from the previous year, while trade with the US fell to €240bn. Germany imported far more from China than it exported.Imports were worth about €170.6bn, more than double the €81.3bn in exports. The data comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares for his first official visit to Beijing.He will meet Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang for talks on trade, Ukraine and human rights. Tariffs introduced by European Union on Chinese electric vehicles have done little to slow imports.German carmakers…
Hungary Links Sanctions to Energy Security Hungary has made clear it will not support the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia until oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline are restored. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting the country’s Energy Security Council that no further financial assistance — including the EU’s planned €90 billion war loan — should go to Ukraine while Hungary’s oil supply remains cut off. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed that Budapest will block the 20th round of EU sanctions, expected to be discussed by foreign ministers on Monday. He said Hungary’s position will not change…
Team USA’s men’s hockey team advanced to the Olympic gold medal game with a commanding win over Slovakia. The victory showcased star performances and highlighted the team’s potential to build a lasting legacy in international hockey. From the opening period, Team USA set the pace with aggressive offense and disciplined defense. Skilled passing, quick transitions, and sharp shooting kept Slovakia on the defensive, giving the U.S. control throughout the match. Key players stepped up in critical moments. The forwards executed precise attacks, creating scoring opportunities, while the defense blocked key shots and maintained strong coverage in front of the net.…
The European Union faces mounting criticism after a report revealed massive subsidies for foods that harm the climate. Experts urge the EU to launch a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition from meat and dairy. Red meat and other high-emission foods receive disproportionate EU subsidies, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise published a report showing that in 2020, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) allocated far more funding to animal-based foods than to plant-based options. Animal-sourced foods received roughly 77 percent of total CAP subsidies, totaling €39 billion of the €51 billion…
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs last year.The court decided by six votes to three that Trump could not use a 1977 emergency law to tax imports from nearly every country.The judges said only Congress can create new taxes under the Constitution. The ruling left open whether consumers and companies could receive refunds for the estimated $130bn generated by the tariffs.The court did not address refunds, and further legal disputes are expected.Hours after the decision, Trump signed a proclamation under a different law to impose a new 10%…
OpenAI said it considered notifying the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about a user later responsible for a mass shooting.The company flagged the account in June for potential “furtherance of violent activities”. At the time, investigators found no credible or imminent threat.That meant the case did not meet the threshold for referral to law enforcement.The suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people in British Columbia before taking their own life. After the attack, OpenAI contacted the RCMP and shared information about the account.The company said it will continue to support the investigation. Police said the 18-year-old first killed family members at…
A Swift Response to the Supreme Court Just one day after the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariff policy, US President Donald Trump announced he would raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%, effective immediately. In a social media post, Trump said the move followed what he described as a “ridiculous” and “anti-American” ruling by the nation’s highest court. The 6–3 decision found that he had overstepped his authority by using emergency powers to justify broad import taxes. The court’s majority opinion made clear that the US Constitution assigns the power to impose taxes — including tariffs —…
