China, Europe and climate change
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European Union judges could review chipmaker Broadcom's $69 billion acquisition of cloud computing firm VMWare, after an antitrust complaint opposed the bloc's approval of one of the biggest takeovers in the technology industry.
The first female Prime Minister of Italy has confounded her critics while forging a new right-wing nationalism
Whether in restaurants or in shops, booze is eye-wateringly expensive: in Sweden drinking serves both to numb the senses and lighten the wallet. Across Europe such “behavioural taxes” have become mainstream,
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the European Union to make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China, while EU leaders called for a rebalancing of trade ties, as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a tense summit in Beijing.
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The cruel heat is back as southern Europe slips deeper into summer. In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief.
Lothar Schupet, Europe CEO of Zeekr discusses demand for Chinese EV brands, and explains the company's strategy for global expansion.
It’s true that the main type of wheat grown in Europe is “soft” wheat, which results in bread with less gluten, and the wheat typically grown in the United States and Canada is “hard” wheat, which makes bread with more gluten, said Brett Carver, an expert on wheat genetics at Oklahoma State University.
J uaN GIRáLDEZ has waited for years to enjoy the fruits of his labour. This year his coffee plants, grown in the forested shade of northern Barcelona, will finally yield a few kilos of beans. It might not be much, he admits, but it was unthinkable a few decades ago. Thank climate change, and a lot of passion and hard work, he quips.
It wasn't just Tesla that reported a drop in new car registrations in June, however. Europe's four best-selling automakers all sold fewer cars.
Bundle up if you take Holland America's wildly scenic Norway cruise on the Nieuw Statendam. Summer temps are in the mid-30s. Here's what you'll see.