Europe
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Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competitionIt was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.TechJul 23
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France says it saw 5,700 more deaths than usual in record June heat wavePublic Health France said the excess mortality, with 36% more deaths that would normally have been expected, was the highest from any heat wave since 2003.WorldJul 22
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A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts sayAccording to Environment Canada, there are currently yellow alerts for heat classified under every Canadian province and territory except Quebec and B.C.CanadaJun 29
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An ‘Omega block’ is behind Europe’s heat wave — can it happen in Canada?The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.WeatherJun 26
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Trump vows 100% tariffs if Europe enacts digital services taxIn a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on American companies.U.S. NewsJun 26
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Saskatchewan premier says room to make better use of trade deal with EuropeSaskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Czech Republic on Friday. Premier Scott Moe said it will benefit sales and may help bump trade with Europe.PoliticsJun 15
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Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with EuropeFormer foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to staff its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for the flurry of agreements Brussels signed with Ottawa.CanadaJun 6
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Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ head of energy agency saysIEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”WorldApr 16
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France sends nuclear-powered warship to Mediterranean as Iran war growsBritain, France and Greece said they were sending air-defense forces to Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck the British Royal Air Force Akrotiri base on the island.WorldMar 3
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Trump says ‘you’ll find out’ when asked how far he’ll go to take GreenlandTrump has repeatedly refused to rule out military action to take over Greenland, a move that polls suggest a large majority of Americans do not support.U.S. NewsJan 20
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