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EU clears Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova without conditions
BRUSSELS — The European Commission has unconditionally approved Mars’ $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova following an in-depth review of the transaction.
The Commission said it had concluded that the deal — which combines Mars’ confectionery and pet food brands with Kellanova’s…
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What the US wants from Ukraine: Leave Donbas, one way or another
Peace talks between the U.S. and Ukraine have stumbled over one main issue: how to force Ukraine to give up what the Kremlin has failed to seize during the war — the entirety of the Donbas region.
“On the territory issue, Americans are simple: Russia demands Ukraine to give up…
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Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban
At least seven European Union member states are calling on the European Commission to scrap the prohibition of selling new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, arguing that the bloc’s automotive sector will succumb to the ban otherwise, according to two letters seen by Euronews.
Bulgaria, the…
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Croatians turn to cold plunges to boost health. Are near-freezing swims good for you?
By Roselyne Min with APPublished on
Cold-water swimming is gaining popularity across Europe – and one Croatian coastal town has made it…
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Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry’s most provocative designs
By Tokunbo Salako with APPublished on
Iconic, provocative and most certainly unconventional. Frank Gehry’s avant-garde buildings…
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Meta commits to ‘hybrid’ ad model to settle EU digital rules probe – POLITICO
“This is very positive news for consumers in the EU,” said Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier, noting that the new option — described as a gray zone between full consent and a paywall — is slated for rollout in January 2026.
A Meta spokesperson acknowledged the Commission’s…
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Strikes threaten to paralyse travel across Portugal. Here’s what to expect
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Portugal is set for travel disruption on 11 December as a nationwide general strike could paralyse transport networks and ground most flights.
About half…
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Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
Laura CressTechnology reporter
Getty ImagesX has blocked the European Commission from making adverts on its platform – a move which comes a few days after it fined Elon Musk’s site €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges.
Nikita Bier, who has a senior role at the social media site, accused the…
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Global brands fight legality of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
A number of well-known consumer and industrial groups — including Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki Motors, and Bumble Bee Foods — are mounting a wave of legal challenges to Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The goal is to seek refunds for the duties they have paid so far and…
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