German police on Tuesday began removing climate activists perched precariously on high structures as they embarked on a "dangerous" operation to evacuate a protest camp that has become a symbol of resistance against fossil fuels.. To avoid injuring the protesters, the police will need to enter the village using heavy vehicles including cranes equipped with lifting platforms, to remove the activists one by one.
The European Union warned Chinese-owned online giant TikTok on Tuesday to respect EU law and ensure the safety of European users' data, as the video-sharing app's CEO met top officials in Brussels.. "I count on TikTok to fully execute its commitments to go the extra mile in respecting EU law and regaining trust of European regulators," Jourova, whose portfolio includes the protection of EU values, tweeted alongside a video of their meeting.
Global growth is slowing "perilously close" to recession, the World Bank said Tuesday, slashing its 2023 economic forecast on high inflation, rising interest rates and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.. - 'Particularly devastating' - In the United States, growth will likely slow to 0.5 percent in 2023, much lower than earlier forecast, while the euro area is to flatline as it battles energy supply disruptions and price hikes related to Russia's invasion.
The UK government will on Tuesday introduce proposals mandating "minimum safety levels" during strikes, angering unions which have branded it "undemocratic" and threatened legal challenges.. "That's undemocratic, unworkable, and almost certainly illegal," he added, hinting at likely legal challenges to the bill if it becomes law.
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as growing optimism over China's economic reopening was offset by warnings that US interest rates will continue to rise and stay elevated for some time.. In early trade, Asian markets tracked a mixed performance on Wall Street.
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by NSO Group to block a WhatsApp lawsuit accusing the Israeli tech firm of allowing mass cyberespionage of journalists and human rights activists.. "NSO's spyware has enabled cyberattacks targeting human rights activists, journalists, and government officials," Woog said.
Belgium has agreed a deal with French energy firm Engie on extending the life of two nuclear reactors for a decade, the two sides said on Monday.. Wedged between nuclear-powered France and gas-and-coal-dependent Germany, Belgium has relied on an ageing stable of seven nuclear reactors operated by Engie for about half of its electricity needs.
Britain on Monday scaled back its energy bill support for businesses after warning that the current level of assistance was unsustainable for public finances.. The Treasury wants to scale back support after calculating that the current scheme has cost more than £18 billion ($22 billion) so far.
UK trade unions branded talks Monday with the government to discuss pay rise demands across the public and private sector "disappointing", as workers prepare to stage the latest in months of damaging strikes.. Ahead of Monday's talks, Sunak welcomed the direct dialogues and said his government was willing to discuss pay demands that were "reasonable" and "affordable".
German police said on Monday that they expected a "difficult" and "dangerous" task when they begin to remove thousands of anti-coal activists near an open cut mine in two days.. "The operational area is very large with difficult topography (and is) on the edge of an open pit mine, with particular dangers," he said.
