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Will EU copyright overhaul ‘break’ the internet?
EU lawmakers have backed a major overhaul of copyright law that was hailed by some as a much-needed win against Silicon Valley, but its impact on ordinary web-users remains unclear.
ECB’s Draghi unruffled by risks to eurozone
ECB chief Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy is strong enough to weather rising "uncertainties", sticking fast to his plan to scale back crisis-era stimulus by the end of the year.
Second Brexit vote campaign faces race against time
Calls for a second referendum on Brexit are mounting as Britain approaches the last six months before leaving the EU -- but the sands of time could be running out for diehard Remainers.
Most EU countries ‘miss air quality targets’
Most EU countries fail to meet the bloc's air quality standards and more than 1,000 Europeans die prematurely each day, ten times more than in road accidents, a watchdog has said.
EU Parliament set for ‘last chance’ vote on copyright
The European Parliament will soon vote on a contentious copyright law that has pitted news companies and stars like Beatles legend Paul McCartney against Google and the creators of Wikipedia.
Brexit deal ‘realistic’ in 6 to 8 weeks: EU negotiator
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said it is "realistic" to expect an agreement on a divorce deal with London within the next eight weeks, striking an optimistic note as the clock ticks down to Britain's departure from the bloc.
EU online copyright dispute: a quick guide
European Parliament lawmakers will soon vote on a proposed EU copyright law that has set artists and news companies at odds with web giants such as Google and Facebook.
France urges ‘wake-up call’ on tax for US web giants
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has called for EU leaders to heed a "wake-up call" on a plan to tax US technology giants, amid signs of growing resistance to the French-led initiative
Seasonal clock changes: EU mulls abolishing controversial ritual
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks for winter and summer has been a ritual in Europe since 1916 but the EU says it will now recommend that the practise be abolished altogether.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change.