Negotiators from the EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed that in future honey must have the country of origin clearly labelled on the packaging. They reached the provisional deal, the so-called “breakfast directives,” late on Tuesd…
Universal Music wants to withdraw music from TikTok
Music by artists such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga could disappear from the video app TikTok from Thursday. The world’s largest music company Universal Music announced on Tuesday that it had been unable to agree on an extension to the licence agreemen…
European Commission to debate lifting vaccination rates against HPV
The European Commission will present proposals to the EU member states on Wednesday on how to get more people vaccinated against HPV viruses, the EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides announced on Tuesday night. Human papilloma viruses (HPV) are tra…
PwC analysis shows German electric vehicles gaining momentum in China
According to an analysis by consulting firm PwC, German car manufacturers have made up ground on the world’s electric car markets. In China, their largest sales market, they sold 49% more e-cars last year than in the previous year, growing twice as fas…
Santander’s Q4 net profit up 28% on lending income in Europe and Brazil
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander on Wednesday said its net profit in the fourth quarter rose 28% compared to the same quarter in 2022 thanks to higher lending income in Europe and Brazil. The euro zone second-biggest lender in terms of market value …
India, Iran discuss development of cooperation between two countries
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran. “H.E. Iraj Elahi ambassador of the…
Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan, wife handed 14-year sentences on graft charges
A court in Pakistan on Wednesday handed a 14-year prison sentence to former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife for stealing expensive gifts that were in state possession, his lawyer said. The conviction came a day after another court handed Khan an…
PwC analysis shows German electric vehicles gaining momentum in China
According to an analysis by consulting firm PwC, German car manufacturers have made up ground on the world’s electric car markets. In China, their largest sales market, they sold 49% more e-cars last year than in the previous year, growing twice as fas…
Droit à l’avortement dans la constitution : le feu vert des députés français
En France, les députés ont franchi une nouvelle étape ce mardi en adoptant à une large majorité un projet de loi prévoyant d’inscrire le droit à l’avortement dans la constitution. Par 493 voix contre 30, la majorité présidentielle s’est associée avec l…
Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan, wife handed 14-year sentences on graft charges
A court in Pakistan on Wednesday handed a 14-year prison sentence to former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife for stealing expensive gifts that were in state possession, his lawyer said. The conviction came a day after another court handed Khan an…