The Commission will propose an EU-wide levy on tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars. These goods are currently being taxed by individual countries, who keep the revenues for themselves.
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Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget – POLITICO
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Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says | Gaza
At least 798 people have been killed while seeking food at distribution points operated by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and other humanitarian convoys since the end of May, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on…
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Outrage in Brazil as Donald Trump threatens tariffs of 50% – DW – 07/11/2025
US President Donald Trump plans to impose a 50% import tariff on products from Brazil as of August. The threat sparked outrage in the South American nation, partly because of fears of economic fallout, but also for another reason: Trump…
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How Streamers and Broadcasters’ New Deals Could Disrupt Europe’s TV Biz
This year’s early summer has been rocked by successive news of “one-of-a-kind” carriage deals between major TV networks in Europe and streaming services, starting with Netflix and France’s TF1 and followed by Prime Video and broadcaster…
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The EC is ready to give Slovakia guarantees if it lifts its veto on sanctions
The European Commission is ready to provide Slovakia with “some guarantees” if Bratislava lifts its veto on the new EU sanctions package against Russia.
This information was provided by Bloomberg, citing a…
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‘Space ice’ found in comets isn’t much like water on Earth after all
Space is cold, and research has shown time and time again that space ice is prevalent throughout the universe. However, despite sharing a similar name to the ice we find in glaciers or even in our freezers here on Earth, new research…
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Two visions of European finance clash at elite Italian banking gathering – POLITICO
It began last year, when Milanese banking giant UniCredit angered Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government by attempting to take over crosstown rival BPM, which Meloni had hoped to merge with the partially bailed-out Tuscan lender Monte dei…
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More Than a Muscle Booster, Creatine Could Help Energize the Elderly
Creatine has seen its fair share of controversy in the decades since it first came to public attention, whether it was the scandal generated by sports stars like Mark McGwire admitting to taking it to its use among Olympic athletes.
But despite…
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Western European leaders dragging continent toward war with Russia
Politicians in the EU and UK have “forgotten” the lessons of history, Russia’s top diplomat stressed
Western European leaders have forgotten the…
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Trump says deal struck with NATO to fund weapons for Ukraine
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a new agreement has been reached with NATO, under which the military alliance will bear the full cost of weapons being sent to Ukraine, The Hill…
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