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Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitions
The former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members.
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.
Zelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with Russia
Zelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.
Coffee futures hit 47-year high on global supply and EU law fears
Financial Times: Buyers ‘go into panic mode’ to secure high-quality arabica beans.
Analysis: How a 'rightfully traumatised' Nato can survive Donald Trump
Nato's new chief Mark Rutte aims to boost European defence spending to 2.5% GDP.
Nvidia earnings loom, stocks hesitant as traders brace
After post-election 'explosion', caution before major tech firm's results.
Ukraine slams German chancellor for calling Putin: 'Opening Pandora's box'
Zelenskyy hits out at German chancellor after he spoke with Russian leader.
US stocks hit record high after Donald Trump clinches victory
Financial Times: US dollar on course for best day in years as ‘Trump trades’ take off.
Netflix offices raided in Paris and Amsterdam over tax probe
Financial Times: Authorities swoop in long-running investigation.
Georgia election descends into chaos with both sides claiming victory
Two polls show an alliance majority while a third declares victory for ruling party.
Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly buy property in Portugal
New house may allow couple to gain a so-called Golden Visa to access EU’s Schengen area.
European carmakers plan dozens of cheaper models to survive ‘EV winter’
Financial Times: Manufacturers must sell more EVs to meet tough new EU carbon targets.
Germany expects economy to shrink in 2024 after cutting forecast
Financial Times: Skills shortage, red tape, infrastructure deficit hamper growth.
Anxious Europeans hoard savings as US consumers boost global economy
Financial Times: Eurozone sentiment splits from Americans' buoyant spending.
Apple must pay €13b in back taxes, top EU court rules
Financial Times: Court confirms Ireland provided ‘unlawful aid’ via tax deal.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
These are the beaches the French would rather you didn’t know about
Where to find secret islands, sheltered coves and the country's best moules frites.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
Elon Musk’s X to get final EU warning over dangerous content
Warning shot against X follows start of an investigation by EU’s regulators.
Why work 4 days a week when you can work 6? Greece gives it a shot
Greek move aimed at labour shortages, overtime, tax evasion.
Marine Le Pen’s hard-right National Rally heading for victory in France
Voters have turned out in high numbers for the first round in French elections.
Apple faces EU's new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
App Store dispute: Regulators accuse Apple of breaking new rules on competition.
NZ exports reach all-time high in May
Surge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.
Multiple tourists either dead or missing across Greek islands
Several people have got into trouble going for walks in high heat.
G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to give $81b to Ukraine.
Can you get dengue fever in Europe? How to avoid dengue fever
The World Health Organisation offers five ways to minimise risk of the virus.
In EU elections, the centre holds, but the far right still wreaks havoc
New York Times: EU voters delivered strong gains to anti-immigrant, nationalist parties.