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December 18, 2023

UK plans carbon tax on imported goods, including metals and concrete, for 2027

The British government announced Monday its plans to charge carbon levies on imported goods like aluminum, concrete, iron and steel come 2027.

December 15, 2023

Hungary vetoes $54B European aid package for Ukraine, dealing Zelenskyy another blow

A proposed $54 billion European financial aid package to Ukraine has been vetoed by Hungary days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to get U.S. lawmakers to issue funding.

December 14, 2023

Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters

The intention of the EU is to integrate trade, prevent war, and preserve stability, but the process to join entails high hurdles, and Ukraine faces serious political and economic challenges.

December 14, 2023

Denmark and Germany arrest alleged Hamas terrorist cell in network crossing multiple European borders

Multiple individuals across the European Union were arrested Thursday by Danish and German law enforcement under accusation of plotting terrorist attacks.

December 13, 2023

Polish Prime Minister Tusk sworn in, replacing conservative party after 8 years

Newly elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was sworn into office on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, ending eight years of conservative leadership.

December 12, 2023

French teachers stage walkout after Muslim students ‘offended’ over Renaissance painting spark safety concerns

France's education minister visited a Paris-area school where Muslim students upset over a nude Renaissance painting accused a teacher of "Islamophobia."

December 12, 2023

Dublin school stabbing suspect to be arrested 'within days' after attack on woman, kids ignited riots: report

The man accused of stabbing a woman and three children outside a Dublin school last month will soon face charges after waking from a coma, reports say.

December 11, 2023

Coalition government: How Republicans may keep their slim House majority, for now

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he was leaving Congress at the end of the year, House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rethink the GOP's strategy.

December 11, 2023

Outgoing Polish PM loses confidence vote, ending national conservatives' 8-year hold of parliament

Now-former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s government lost a confidence vote Monday, paving the way for an incoming centrist coalition to situate itself in Parliament.

December 11, 2023

Biden must step in to stop massive tariff hike on US liquor: lawmakers

A group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing the Biden administration to end looming tariff trouble for American liquor exporters facing a 50% EU tariff.