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Google has introduced new AI Mode features for travel, allowing users to track flight prices, book hotels, and see costs in points or miles. The rollout begins with select partners and regions, with broader availability planned.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running against Gianni Infantino but warned the FIFA president must quit or face a challenger at the March election. The warning follows the aborted deal to sell stakes in the World Cup, which has set off a stream of resignations from key federations and the into question. A NO player-dimension and immigrants follow.
Norway's King Harald V has been admitted to hospital for treatment of fluid retention related to haemolytic anaemia, the royal household announced Monday. The 89-year-old monarch is on sick leave for two weeks, with Crown Prince Haakon serving as regent.
Beijing has called on Washington to withdraw planned tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones, warning of harm to Chinese companies and global supply chains. The US, citing national security, signed a proclamation on August 13 imposing the duties, with rates capped at 15% for several allies and 10% for Britain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Norway focuses on strengthening India-Norway ties, with trade and energy supplies as top priorities. Discussions also cover the India-EFTA trade agreement, the 3rd Nordic-India summit, and global conflicts, including Ukraine and Iran.
China has warned it will take countermeasures if the European Union enacts its 'Made in Europe' plan, which Beijing calls systemic discrimination. The EU's proposal, unveiled in March, aims to bolster local industries by requiring foreign firms to meet local content thresholds and share technology. Tensions are rising as both sides trade accusations over trade practices.
The UK and the European Union have finalized an agreement allowing Britain to rejoin the Erasmus+ student exchange program starting in 2027, with over 100,000 people expected to benefit in the first year. The deal includes a UK contribution of £570 million, which ministers describe as a 30% discount, and is part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's broader effort to reset relations with the EU.
The EU has agreed to double tariffs on steel imports and cut duty-free quotas by nearly half, a move aimed at curbing Chinese imports but which will also affect the UK due to Brexit. UK industry leaders urge a sensible bilateral agreement to protect trade.
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) has caused long queues at some airports, leading Ryanair to adjust check-in times and some countries to delay enforcement. Cross-Channel travellers to France will not face biometric checks due to technical delays, while officials debate the system's performance.