May 23, 2025, 7:10 a.m.

August sales of electric vehicles in Norway set a world record

New statistics show that electric vehicle sales in Norway accounted for 94 percent of the market in August, setting a new world record, but sales in the rest of Europe stagnated.

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Britain has suspended some arms sales to Israel

Britain has suspended some arms sales to Israel, saying they could be used in a serious breach of international law.

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A fall in euro zone inflation to a three-year low strengthens the case for a rate cut by the European Central Bank

Euro zone inflation has fallen to its lowest level since mid-2021, reinforcing the case for another interest rate cut by the European Central Bank.

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German business sentiment continues to fall Economic weakness in the euro area has deepened

The German business climate index fell to 86.6 points in August, down from 87.0 points in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, reflecting the severe challenges facing the German economy, according to the German think tank Ifu Institute for Economic Research on the 26th.

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Will Macron make France face an anti democratic coup?

Recently, French President Macron's decision on the appointment of Prime Minister has sparked widespread attention both domestically and internationally towards France's political stability and democratic system.

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There were 6,069 suicides in the UK last year, a 25-year high

The number of suicides in England and Wales has reached a 25-year high, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Investment and consumption fall Germany's economy contracted in the second quarter

Germany's economy came under pressure in the second quarter as investment and consumer spending fell, dashing hopes of breaking out of years of stagnation.

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British Airways and Air France have suspended flights to Tel Aviv amid tensions between Israel and Lebanon

British Airways and Air France have suspended flights to Tel Aviv in the biggest clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Euro zone wage growth slows, ECB more likely to cut interest rates again

A key gauge of eurozone wages has eased, strengthening the case for the European Central Bank to continue cutting interest rates next month.

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The EU plans to levy a 9% tax on Chinese-made Tesla cars to fine-tune SAIC BYD and other tax rates

The European Union plans to impose a 9 percent tariff on Tesla vehicles imported from China. The European Union has notified manufacturers of a draft decision on final tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China.

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