The European Commission opens infringement proceedings against Italy for using its golden power rule to block UniCredit’s Banco BPM takeover.The Commission criticizes the rule for granting Italy broad powers to examine, halt, or condition banking-sector transactions.Officials warn that the measure risks unjustified interventions, undermining freedom of establishment and capital movement in the single market.The EU notes the legislation overlaps with the European Central Bank’s exclusive powers under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.Italy has two months to respond and address the EU’s concerns. Italy Promises Regulatory Clarification Economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti says Italy will respond to the EU’s objections through the proper…
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A power outage hit Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Thursday, cutting electricity to 55,000 homes temporarily.The blackout also turned off traffic lights and streetlights, stopping several metro and suburban train lines.Authorities warned commuters and residents to stay alert during the unexpected disruption. Technical Failure Traced Enedis reported the outage lasted about five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without power.The operator said a technical failure at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the disruption.RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity network and oversees large-scale power transmission. Restoration Efforts Underway Enedis apologized to residents for the inconvenience caused by the outage.Repair teams continue working…
Anti-capitalists, climate campaigners, women’s rights advocates, and anti-migrant groups plan protests highlighting poverty and inequality in South Africa.Police and army paraded helicopters, K-9 units, and motorcycle officers on Wednesday to demonstrate readiness before the G20 summit.Authorities deployed 3,500 additional officers and put the army on standby through the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure.Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said police expect protests in Johannesburg and other major cities.She stated the government will allow demonstrations, but all must follow legal guidelines.Police designated areas near the summit venue, an exhibition centre beside South Africa’s largest soccer stadium, for protesters to gather.Airports Company South…
Expanding Capacity at Dukovany and Temelín Czechia plans to generate up to 60 percent of its electricity from nuclear energy by 2050. Eight cooling towers at Dukovany tower over a construction zone where crews are building two new reactors. Drilling rigs extract samples 140 meters underground to verify geological stability for the $19 billion project. Officials expect the expansion to double nuclear output and strengthen Czechia’s role among Europe’s nuclear leaders. South Korea’s KHNP won a tender to construct the new plant over France’s EDF. The two reactors will each produce over 1,000 megawatts and enter service in the late…
Thousands of young people filled Mexico City’s streets on Saturday in a nationwide protest against violence, corruption, and government inaction. Demonstrators reached the Zócalo, where clashes injured 20 civilians and over 100 police officers, with roughly 20 arrests. Generation Z activists organized marches in 52 cities across Mexico and abroad, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. Their movement gained momentum after the 1 November assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, who had repeatedly urged authorities to act against organized crime in Michoacán. His murder ignited widespread outrage among youth frustrated with systemic corruption and insecurity. Participants included…
Activists described climate change impacts in their countries and called for youth representation in UN negotiations. Thousands of protesters marched to the gates of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, peacefully blocking access to the conference. Brazilian youth groups, Indigenous communities, and international activists participated to demand urgent climate action. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines said youth inherit the planet, and exclusion from negotiations frustrates them. She added that real victims remain absent while decision-makers discuss policies in air-conditioned rooms. Demonstrations Resume After Three Years Protesters demonstrated outside UN climate talks for the first time since 2021. Organizers promoted the conference…
Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing at least four people and injuring 27. Fires broke out across multiple districts, and numerous residential buildings sustained severe damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue workers could not retrieve two bodies from the rubble as they continued gathering information about the victims. Emergency crews responded immediately to the strikes, treating those injured and controlling the fires that erupted in various neighborhoods. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the assault, calling it a “deliberately calculated attack aimed at causing maximum harm to civilians and infrastructure.” He reported that the Russian strike…
The Audit Office of Cyprus exposed critical flaws in water resource management amid rising scarcity and climate pressures. The report stressed that the Water Development Department (DWD) must act decisively to safeguard the nation’s reserves. Officials warned that ineffective management threatens long-term supply and national sustainability. Gaps in Monitoring and Billing Accuracy Auditors found major deficiencies in metering, billing, and record-keeping. Inspectors reported that two key intake points, covering 64% of Nicosia’s consumption, lacked regular checks. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry network, raising doubts over invoiced quantities. Officials observed unexplained discrepancies but failed to investigate.…
The nationwide ByHeart baby-formula recall has been linked to at least 15 infants across 12 U.S. states who have been hospitalized amid a botulism outbreak. Health officials are warning parents and caregivers to take immediate precautions. The recall, which now includes all ByHeart formula products, follows reports of infants falling ill with botulism, a rare but serious condition caused by bacterial toxins affecting the nervous system. Symptoms may include constipation, poor feeding, muscle weakness, and lethargy. Officials advise parents to stop using ByHeart formula immediately and seek medical attention if their child shows any signs of illness. Early intervention is…
Financial markets rallied on Friday after signs emerged that the 40-day U.S. government shutdown could soon end. Investors responded positively to news of progress in negotiations, signaling relief from economic disruption and the return of delayed federal data. The partial shutdown had affected multiple government agencies, slowing economic reports and creating uncertainty across markets. Analysts said that ending the shutdown could restore confidence and provide clarity on key economic indicators. Market experts noted that the shutdown had delayed data releases critical for assessing inflation, employment, and trade. With progress toward reopening federal operations, investors anticipate more timely economic information, which…
