North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
North Korea’s newest luxury mall is now home to an IKEA store, a video uploaded to China social…
Britain’s cozy China trip risks America’s anger – POLITICO
After years of tension with the previous Conservative government over human rights and security concerns, Reeves has political…
France’s man in Brussels touts a strategy to save Europe’s embattled industry – POLITICO
The planned Clean Industrial Deal, due on Feb. 26, will include “an emergency and strategic plan for certain…
Qatar warns it will halt gas supplies to Europe if fined under EU due diligence law – POLITICO
Qatar has become a critical supplier of liquefied natural gas to Europe as countries are reducing their reliance…
UK could offer celebs protection from AI clones – POLITICO
As a sweetener, the consultation is now expected to include the promise of a new “personality right,” according…
Tigertail Beach Cleanup Braved Cool Weather | Environment
Linda Colombo and Harriette Tax, Friends of Tigertail board members. Photos by Allie Delventhal Early morning temperatures were…
Changing green rules won’t help industry, EU climate chief says – POLITICO
“Many companies are asking for predictability and staying the course rather than changing the rules of the game…
Sweden’s Social Democrats struggle in traditional blue-collar heartlands – POLITICO
The party, which has dominated Swedish politics for a century, is now facing an alarming reality in old…
EU’s Russia sanctions deal collapses over business loophole spat – POLITICO
The rest of the package focuses mostly on sanctioning companies and vessels involved in circumventing existing EU penalties…
France doubles down on age minimum of 15 for social media use – POLITICO
Her call comes at a time when there’s increasing concern among European politicians about social media platforms, their…
Regulating algorithms not against platform economy
Staff members sort packages at a logistic center of Zaozhuang branch of China Post in Zaozhuang city, East…
Ignoring Roma is sabotaging competitiveness – POLITICO
Consider Anca Gheorghe, a 23-year-old Roma woman from Romania. She attended a poorly resourced school with unqualified teachers…