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Explainer: Why the European Union Is Investigating Shein Over Child-Like Dolls and Illegal Weapons Listings

The Shein scandal, triggered by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its online marketplace, has prompted French authorities and the European Commission to investigate the retailer under the EU Digital Services Act.

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EU member states back von der Leyen's controversial trade deal terms under pressure from Trump

The 27 back the Commission's deal, but the European Parliament is preparing for a fight to change the terms considered unfair after Trump tripled tariffs on the EU while Brussels reduced duties to zero for the US.

Euronews

WBC's New AI Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Inaudible Audio Tracking

Datavault AI's licensing deal with WBC deploys ultrasonic tracking technology across global boxing broadcasts, raising privacy concerns about consent-free data collection.

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EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed new protections for air passengers

MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment.

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Cocoa Prices Fall as EU Delays Deforestation Rules

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -6 (-0.12%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -10 (-0.27%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above last Wednesday's 1.75-year nearest-future lows after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law,...

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Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Improved Global Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -3.60 (-0.94%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -46 (-1.01%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law, which should keep global coffee supplies ample. The EU regulation,...

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Farage says he thought Enoch Powell was right to raise scale of community change

The Reform UK leader also suggested people complaining about his behaviour at school had ‘different political views to me’.

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EU opens door to ESG labels for companies producing 'controversial' weapons

Despite objections from the left, the European Parliament has approved a tweak to sustainable finance benchmarks that would open it up to companies producing “controversial weapons”.

Euronews

Coffee Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.30 (-1.38%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -47 (-1.03%). Coffee prices are sliding today after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law, which should keep global coffee supplies ample. The EU regulation, known as...

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European Parliament agrees to dilute and postpone EU deforestation rules

The Parliament's right-wing majority has secured a one-year pause in the application of new regulations meant to protect vulnerable woodland.

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Outrage as MEP compares Jewish people to Hannibal Lecter in speech outside Auschwitz

Far-right politician Grzegorz Braun’s comments that ‘Poland is for the Poles’ have been branded ‘shameful’ by the country’s justice minister, who has promised an investigation

The Independent UK

Jailed ex-leader of Reform in Wales is ‘ancient history’, says Yusuf

Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison after he was paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.

Evening Standard

Reform breaks silence on ‘treacherous’ Nathan Gill over taking Russia bribes

Zia Yusuf has become the first senior figure in Reform to comment on the party’s former leader in Wales after he was jailed for taking money from the Kremlin

The Independent UK

Nathan Gill’s sentencing raises fresh questions over European lawmakers’ Kremlin ties

A former British MEP has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for taking bribes in exchange for Russia-friendly posturing in the European Parliament. The sentence comes as scrutiny of European lawmakers’ ties to the Kremlin intensifies.

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European Parliament's centrist majority splits over delayed deforestation rules

The European People’s Party wants to dilute and postpone a law prohibiting to import into the EU of goods that cause deforestation, but socialists and liberals will oppose them.

Evening Standard

Jailing of former Farage ally sparks demands for inquiry into Russian influence

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey issued the call after Nathan Gill was jailed.

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Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.

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Former British MEP sentenced to 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements

Gill was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 for the anti-EU UK Independence Party and later represented the Brexit Party.

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Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash

Nathan Gill led Reform UK’s 2021 Welsh Parliament election campaign but is no longer a member of the party.

The Independent UK

Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, jailed over pro-Russia bribes

The former MEP had pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery

Evening Standard

Ex-Reform leader in Wales made pro-Russian statements for cash, court hears

Nathan Gill, 52, is facing jail on bribery charges.

Evening Standard

Nathan Gill: Key ally of Nigel Farage jailed for more than ten years over Russia bribes 'betrayal'

Nathan Gill admitted taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament

The Independent UK

From Reform UK to Russian bribes: The unravelling of Nathan Gill

The former leader of Reform Wales has had a political fall from grace not seen for 50 years

Euronews

France and Germany support simplification push for digital rules as Commission preps AI Act review

The Commission, with French-German backing, plans to ease AI and data rules to ease the burdens on European companies. Members of Parliament and NGOs fear it will open “pandora’s box” of negative ramifications.

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Meloni's Brothers of Italy party launches saucy carbonara crusade in the European Parliament

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s party has cooked up a letter to President Metsola criticising the sale of "Italian-style" products in the Parliament’s supermarket in Brussels.

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