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Nexperia Warns of Chip Quality Risks as China Arm Defies Orders From Dutch HQ
The Dutch semiconductor firm says its Chinese plants are ignoring management and acting outside corporate control, raising quality and supply concerns.
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EU Agrees Softer Carbon Emissions Target Ahead of Brazil Summit
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia voted against the agreement to reduce emissions by 90 percent by 2040 amid a growing backlash against Net Zero policies.
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France Suspends Online Access to Shein as Retailer Opens First Store in Paris
The government in Paris suspended access to the Chinese retailer amid a scandal over childlike sex dolls being listed on its website.
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Germany Bans Activist Group Muslim Interaktiv
The organization came under scrutiny after a 2024 rally in Hamburg calling for the creation of an Islamic caliphate.
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New Countries Joining EU by 2030 a Realistic Goal, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says
In Ukraine’s report, the EU said Kyiv has shown ’remarkable resilience and strong commitment to its European path.’
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Driver Hits Pedestrians, Cyclists on French Island
Authorities say a 35-year-old man was arrested after a deliberate car-ramming attack on Ile d'Oleron island.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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Belgian Airports Closed Because of Drone Sightings
Belgium’s security minister said he has asked the prime minister to convene a meeting of the National Security Council.
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US Lawmakers Urge Cancellation of CCP ‘Super Embassy’ in London
Its proposed strategic location would pose security concerns, they said.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
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Germany’s Merz Calls for Repatriation of Syrians, Deportations If They Don’t Leave Voluntarily
According to Germany’s federal statistics office, 712,000 Syrians were registered as asylum seekers, 22 percent of the 3.17 million asylum seekers in Germany.
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Foreign Charities Contributed $2 Billion to Left-Wing Groups, Policies in US: Report
At least one foreign organization is connected to the Chinese Communist Party, according to the report.
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Louvre Heist Gang Were Petty Criminals, Paris Prosecutor Says
Authorities say the suspects they have in custody over the crown jewel theft do not appear to be part of a network of organized professional crime.
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Man Appears in Court Charged With UK Mass Train Stabbing
Police praised the ‘heroic’ bravery of a worker who was critically injured while saving others. The media identified the train driver as a Gulf War veteran.
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Drones Sighted Near Air Base Could Be Spy Operation, Says Belgian Defense Minister
The minister ruled out the possibility the incident could have been the work of amateurs, revealing that there was a level of sophistication to the operation.
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ExxonMobil CEO Warns EU Sustainability Law Could Force Exit From Europe
The law’s framework would require ExxonMobil to apply the same climate mandates to its global operations, not only those within Europe.
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
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Nexperia Warns of Chip Quality Risks as China Arm Defies Orders From Dutch HQ
The Dutch semiconductor firm says its Chinese plants are ignoring management and acting outside corporate control, raising quality and supply concerns.
|
EU Agrees Softer Carbon Emissions Target Ahead of Brazil Summit
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia voted against the agreement to reduce emissions by 90 percent by 2040 amid a growing backlash against Net Zero policies.
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France Suspends Online Access to Shein as Retailer Opens First Store in Paris
The government in Paris suspended access to the Chinese retailer amid a scandal over childlike sex dolls being listed on its website.
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Germany Bans Activist Group Muslim Interaktiv
The organization came under scrutiny after a 2024 rally in Hamburg calling for the creation of an Islamic caliphate.
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New Countries Joining EU by 2030 a Realistic Goal, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says
In Ukraine’s report, the EU said Kyiv has shown ’remarkable resilience and strong commitment to its European path.’
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Driver Hits Pedestrians, Cyclists on French Island
Authorities say a 35-year-old man was arrested after a deliberate car-ramming attack on Ile d'Oleron island.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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Belgian Airports Closed Because of Drone Sightings
Belgium’s security minister said he has asked the prime minister to convene a meeting of the National Security Council.
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US Lawmakers Urge Cancellation of CCP ‘Super Embassy’ in London
Its proposed strategic location would pose security concerns, they said.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
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Germany’s Merz Calls for Repatriation of Syrians, Deportations If They Don’t Leave Voluntarily
According to Germany’s federal statistics office, 712,000 Syrians were registered as asylum seekers, 22 percent of the 3.17 million asylum seekers in Germany.
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Foreign Charities Contributed $2 Billion to Left-Wing Groups, Policies in US: Report
At least one foreign organization is connected to the Chinese Communist Party, according to the report.
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Louvre Heist Gang Were Petty Criminals, Paris Prosecutor Says
Authorities say the suspects they have in custody over the crown jewel theft do not appear to be part of a network of organized professional crime.
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Man Appears in Court Charged With UK Mass Train Stabbing
Police praised the ‘heroic’ bravery of a worker who was critically injured while saving others. The media identified the train driver as a Gulf War veteran.
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Drones Sighted Near Air Base Could Be Spy Operation, Says Belgian Defense Minister
The minister ruled out the possibility the incident could have been the work of amateurs, revealing that there was a level of sophistication to the operation.
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ExxonMobil CEO Warns EU Sustainability Law Could Force Exit From Europe
The law’s framework would require ExxonMobil to apply the same climate mandates to its global operations, not only those within Europe.
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
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