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Driverless car startup Bliq.ai says it has received approval for fully driverless road operations in Estonia, the first authorization of its kind in the EU — The authorisation is the first of its kind in the…
Estée Lauder surges in premarket after Puig merger deal talks end
Estée Lauder’s shares jumped before the market opened after talks over a potential merger deal with Spanish beauty group Puig was terminated.
French Guiana court dismisses illegal gold mining lawsuit against state
A court in the French overseas department of Guiana has thrown out a complaint accusing the French state of failing to tackle illegal gold mining, ruling that the authorities were not culpably negligent given the resources deployed.
What’s the Spanish version of Craigslist?
Looking for online classifieds to buy or sell second-hand items, find housing or local services in Spain? Here’s where you can look.
Trump to send additional 5,000 troops to Poland in apparent U-turn
The United States on Thursday announced it will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, boosting its military presence there as Washington reviews deployments elsewhere in Europe.
‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus?
Russia’s ally participated in joint drills for the first time. Analysts say it was a risky move for Minsk.
Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map
Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.
‘Full-on summer heat’: western Europe braces for unusually high temperatures
Portugal, Spain, France and UK expected to exceed 30C on Friday and into next week, with new May records predictedEurope live – latest updatesA large swathe of western Europe is bracing for the first significant heat event of the summer, with temperatu…
Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C
Almost 19m drivers expected to hit roads over long weekend, with heaviest traffic likely to be on Friday and SaturdayAn especially hot late May bank holiday weekend is expected to bring even more traffic to the roads than usual at the start of the half…
Thinking about plug-in solar? It may be coming to your state soon
Here’s what you should know if you have plug-in solar on your mind, especially if you’re in the US.