UK competition authority launches merger inquiry into Amazon-Anthropic partnership
The UK’s competition watchdog has formally opened an investigation into the merger between Amazon and AI company Anthropic, a statement released on Thursday (8 August) reads. Amazon has invested at…
From OnlyFans to haircare: Which Paris Olympics athletes have a side hustle?
OnlyFans has picked up in recent years as an additional source of income for sportsmen, with many Olympians creating their profile on the paid-subscription platform. Sometimes it’s about making ends…
Siemens beats profit estimates on strong demand for electrification
The German tech giant reported a profit that was 11% higher than that recorded in the same period last year. Siemens announced on Thursday that it had made an industrial…
EU foreign ministers to meet in Brussels, not Budapest, over Ukraine diplomacy spat
In a rebuke of Hungary’s controversial solo diplomatic efforts on Ukraine, the EU’s informal meeting of foreign and defence ministers will take place in Brussels instead of Budapest, the EU’s…
Demogra-what? A definitive guide to European Commission portfolios
After the summer, Ursula von der Leyen has some dream jobs to hand out, and some duff ones too. Euronews takes you on a journey from competition to multilingualism. Over…
Not safe to swim: Paris Olympics event cancelled over Seine water quality concerns
The level of faecal bacteria in the Seine was above the World Aquatics standards of 400 colony-forming units of enterococci per 100 millilitres. The women’s marathon swim competition is set…
Commission’s finance chief: EU leaders must do better at bolstering bank mergers, Banking Union
EU leaders should support the cross-border merger of banks to bolster the resilience of the Banking Union, European Commissioner for Financial Services Mairead McGuinness said on Tuesday (25 June), warning…
Norwegian tourism gets boost as weaker Kroner draws visitors
The depreciation of the Norwegian kroner has made the famously expensive Nordic country a more affordable destination for tourists, increasing spending and benefiting local businesses. Nordic tourism has risen significantly…
Majority of Americans say democracy is on the ballot this fall but differ on threat, AP poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the…
The streets of Israel and Lebanon as both prepare for possible war
What it’s like on the streets of Beirut and Tel Aviv as both sides await retaliation attacks from one another. In Israel, people are holding their breath while they wait…