The company’s CEO will attempt to cross the English Channel without a parachute to use in an emergency.
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Can this ‘Air Scooter’ cross the English Channel safely? Franky Zapata attempts new feat
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EU regulator backs new Alzheimer’s treatment, reversing initial decision to reject it
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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Situation in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is meeting on Friday morning to discuss the situation in Ukraine amid mounting concerns over the intensifying hostilities and growing humanitarian needs. Senior UN political affairs and humanitarian officials are expected to brief the Council. Follow our live coverage…
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Hammered by US tariffs, Volkswagen’s profit drops sharply
Germany’s Volkswagen cut its financial guidance for 2025 after US tariffs took a €1.3 billion toll on its income in the first six months. But European sales and EVs appear to support future growth.
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Q&A: Capacity mechanisms in Europe’s fossil-free electricity system
Capacity mechanisms are financial support measures designed to make sure there are reliable options for a secure supply of electricity at all times. In short, capacity providers – that is electricity generators, storage operators, and also…
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Upcoming Italian and Spanish weekend strikes could disrupt holiday plans for thousands
Italy will be hit with widespread airport strikes on Saturday, impacting a range of airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea and Wizz Air, among others.
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What Europe’s response to a no-deal with Trump could look like
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the “Winning the AI Race” AI Summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025.
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Brussels is preparing for a no-deal scenario as…
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Meta to end political, social issue ads in Europe starting October, cites EU rules
Meta platforms will end political, electoral, and social issue advertising in Europe from October due to significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties under the European Union’s (EU) rules targeting political advertising.
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Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules
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China Fails to Capitalize on Europe’s Grievances Over US Tariffs
I’m Chris Anstey, an economics editor in Boston. Today we’re looking at Europe-China ties. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.
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