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Who gets to see inside? The EU’s Operational Rules on Data Access under Article 40 of the DSA
The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under Article 40 of the DSA, creating a new framework for vetted researchers to access non-public data from Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Search Engines. This move aims to enhance...

Shettima at OPL 245 book launch: Adoke, Tambuwal, Turaki saved me from being removed as governor by Jonathan
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Thursday, described himself as the “most demonised” public figure in the final years of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s administration. Shettima, a former Borno state governor, stated this in Abuja during...

9 supper clubs in Dubai that you need to book ASAP
Life There’s no denying that supper clubs have harboured a newfound momentum in this part of the world. To recover from a socially distant world, this concept garners all the traits of a refined social experience, combined with everyone’s love for...

Britain's Got Talent finalist's debut concert in Newport
Travis George, the powerful baritone who captured the hearts of millions, will perform at The Riverfront Theatre in the city on September 18. The concert, titled This Moment, is inspired by a comment from Simon Cowell, encouraging Travis to...

Inspiring Southend couple appear on ITV morning show to promote new charity book
Life Begins at 90 has been written by Joyce and Norman Giller, aged 89 and 85 respectively, and all profits will go towards the work of Southend's The Music Man Project. Married - Norman and Joyce tied the knot at the Roslin Beach Hotel last...

Jamie Dimon gets real with Europe about shrinking to just 65% of American GDP over 10-15 years: ‘That’s not good’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered a stark assessment of Europe’s economic prospects at an event in Dublin hosted by Ireland’s foreign ministry, warning that the continent faces a growing competitiveness crisis. Dimon highlighted a dramatic...

Europe's 31 most idyllic beaches revealed: Leading travel experts - including Sir Richard Branson - choose the very best, from a dreamy spot in Devon to an Algarve delight
There are an estimated 300,000 beaches worldwide, of which about 22,000 are in Europe, and 1,500 in the UK. No one can quite say for sure what constitutes a ‘beach’, hence the numerical uncertainty. But we’re sticking with sand and shingle beaches...

New book tells 'remarkable' wartime story of Latvian men who came to Bradford
Escape from Berlin, written by author and former BBC documentary maker Vincent Hunt, follows the journey of Latvian soldiers who fled Berlin in 1945 and later settled in the UK, including Bradford, after the Second World War. Mr Hunt said: "I am...

Kelly 'majorly proud' as Healy ends Ireland's Tour de France drought
Legendary rider Sean Kelly hailed a "major victory" after his compatriot Ben Healy ended Ireland's five-year wait for a Tour de France stage win. The 24-year-old also soared up the general classification and now sits eighth overall, 2'01" behind...

StepUp Startups report: Europe’s next startup wave is brewing in university labs – here’s what’s holding it back
Europe is full of brilliant ideas. From quantum computing and advanced materials to biotech and robotics, universities across the EU are producing world-leading science. But turning that knowledge into startups? That’s where things tend to get...

Italian electric motorcycle firm Energica are set to return with new financial backing
Energica Experia ridden on the road 2 Italian electric motorcycle firm Energica are set to return with new financial backing, having previously folded in October of 2024. Based in Modena, Italy, the brand was founded in 2014 and has produced a...

Tour de France stage six: Solo masterclass from Healy, Americans in the break, Van der Poel back in yellow by a second
Ben Healy of EF Education-Easypost won a furiously-contested stage six at the 2025 Tour de France Thursday, attacking from a group of eight riders with 41 kilometers remaining and soloing to the finish in Vire Normandie. The rolling terrain was...

'Lulls them into a false sense of security' – How breakaway artist Ben Healy planned his way to a maiden Tour de France victory
As the Tour de France nears the end of the first week, there are still some riders who choose not to look too far ahead at the roadbook, constantly uttering "I'll take it day by day", not to get drawn into the pressure of committing themselves to...

Italy Marks 100 Years Since Death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as Canonization Nears
On the 100th anniversary of Pier Giorgio Frassati’s death this week, crowds packed into the Turin Cathedral to pray at the tomb of the charismatic young man who is set to be canonized as a saint in September. The three-day celebration of the...

Summer flight delays to be ‘worst ever’ this year across nine countries in Europe – here’s what to do if affected
FLIGHTS this summer are set to experience the worst delays ever as countries across Europe battle air traffic control strikes, wildfires and high demand. The delays are expected across nine countries in Europe including France, Germany, Greece and...

The question at the heart of Downtown debate: What’s Universal Music Group’s actual distribution market share in Europe?
Arguments both for and against Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown are getting louder. On the ‘against’ side, the thorny subject of UMG’s market share in Europe has reared its head twice in recent weeks. Two...

Your Chic Summer Itinerary: Hamptons, Ibiza, St. Tropez, And Monaco!
36 As we approach August, we’re entering “Hot Euro Summer” territory—where sun-soaked days and glamorous nights define the season! Whether you’re staying stateside Out East or venturing to Europe’s dazzling shores, I’ve perfected the ultimate...

Goulash: Plan B for Orbán’s Defeat, Russian Doxing of Central Europeans, and V4 Defense Dilemmas
Greetings from Budapest! Thunderclouds have been rolling across Central Europe this week—and we’re already bracing for the political storms on the horizon. But first, we’re dishing up a fresh investigation into another key ingredient in Russia’s...

EU IT responds to Stop Killing Games ECI, ‘signing twice does NOT invalidate both signatures’
With rumors spreading around and concerns being raised about the Stop Killing Games initiative's potential for a few fake signatures, the European Commission’s IT team finally comes to help. Addressing the concerns, officials have offered vital...

Luftwaffe's image of invincibility during the Battle of Britain shattered from within
On 10 July 1940, the Luftwaffe began a series of large-scale attacks on targets across the country that became known as the Battle of Britain. Herman Goering had vowed his air force would sweep the skies of any RAF or Fleet Air Arm opposition, so...