Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to closer EU ties, saying “welcome back” after Burnham suggested Britain could rejoin the bloc.
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant scheme scrapped
The UK government has terminated its pilot ‘one in, one out’ migrant exchange agreement with France, which had removed only around 1,500 people since its launch over a year ago.
Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Six people smugglers have been convicted in France of involuntary homicide following the deaths of 31 migrants in a Channel small-boat disaster in November 2021, with sentences ranging from six to 10 years.
Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
More than 100 militant settlers overwhelmed Israeli security forces in a West Bank attack on a Palestinian family attempting to reclaim their homes, injuring three security officers and prompting rare political criticism within Israel.
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?
One year after the federal electric vehicle tax credit expired, EV sales have stabilized at 5-6% of new car purchases, while hybrid vehicle sales surged nearly 27% amid economic and geopolitical shifts.
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine
Estonia’s government blamed Russia’s security services for an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer supplying Ukraine, prompting Western allies to pledge support and condemn Moscow’s alleged sabotage campaign.