Most European nations welcome the deal, but some slam it as a capitulation before the EU’s largest trading partner.
The US and EU established a trade deal imposing a 15% tariff on most EU goods, averting a trade war. While some European leaders, like Denmark’s Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, view it as stabilizing, others, including Hungary’s Viktor Orban and France’s Francois Bayrou, criticize it as a capitulation.
Emergency services responded to an incident at St Pancras Station where a man was found unconscious, requiring CPR and treatment with a blood transfusion bag. The situation escalated following an argument involving far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who was seen filming in the area, while forensic officers collected evidence at the scene. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDuring a recent meeting in Huntsville, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier François Legault discussed challenges in reaching a bilateral trade agreement, with Ford expressing confidence in Legault's leadership. Legault plans to advance internal trade through Bill 112, aimed at reducing barriers and streamlining regulations, while both leaders acknowledge the need for cooperation despite differing approaches to trade facilitation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 16-year-old high school football player, Joshua Henderson, died in Tennessee after complications from a severe heat stroke. He collapsed during practice on July 6 and, despite fighting for his life in the hospital, succumbed to organ failure, leaving his family and the Bolton High School community heartbroken. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA UN mission reported that at least 43 worshippers were killed during a night mass attack by the ISIL-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Komanda, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attack, condemned by the Congolese government and Pope Leo, is part of a series of ADF assaults, which have significantly worsened the humanitarian situation in the region. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe European Commission has proposed curbing Israel's access to the Horizon Europe research funding program due to concerns over Israel's compliance with humanitarian aid commitments in Gaza, following pressure from multiple EU countries. This proposal, which requires approval from a qualified majority of EU member states, could affect Israeli participation in key EU research initiatives amid ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA dangerous derecho is expected to form in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest on Monday, bringing wind gusts over 75 mph, with a moderate threat for severe storms in South Dakota and Minnesota. The National Weather Service warns of possible severe hail, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding as the storm tracks eastward. Want More Context? 🔎
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