Alcaraz claims U.S. Open crown and reclaims world No. 1
In a historic showdown, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open final on Sunday, earning his second Grand Slam tit...
The European Parliament has approved a relaxation of car and van CO₂ emissions targets, giving automakers more time to comply and potentially avoid billions in fines, following concerns over their readiness to meet 2025 goals.
European carmakers will now have additional time to meet EU carbon emissions targets, after the European Parliament backed a proposal to soften the rules - potentially reducing fines estimated at up to €15 billion.
The move comes amid concerns that the original targets, which rely heavily on the rapid rollout of electric vehicles, would be difficult to meet given that many European automakers lag behind their Chinese and American competitors in EV sales.
In response to sustained lobbying from the industry, the European Commission proposed that carmakers be assessed on their average emissions over the 2025-2027 period, rather than solely in 2025. The Parliament voted 458 in favor, 101 against, with 14 abstentions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the decision, saying it would offer manufacturers “breathing space.” Despite the change, Volkswagen noted that the extended compliance window would still present a significant challenge in 2025.
However, critics argue that automakers have had ample time - seven years - to prepare for the targets, and claim the projected fines have been significantly overstated.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Max Verstappen secured a commanding victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking his first win since May and the third of his season.
India has warned Pakistan of “high floods” along the Sutlej River as northeastern regions prepare for another intense monsoon spell, with nearly 2 million people already displaced, officials said on Sunday.
In a historic showdown, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open final on Sunday, earning his second Grand Slam title of 2025 and a record $5 million first prize.
Hamas said Sunday it received a new U.S. ceasefire proposal through mediators and is ready to resume negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may visit Kazakhstan following an “excellent conversation” with the country’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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