The Irish government and Apple has won its appeal against a 2016 EU decision that said Apple had to pay the Irish government 13 billion euros in back taxes – money that Ireland didn’t even want. So Ireland...
Coronavirus immunity: What do we know? | COVID-19 Special
Sweden opted against a lockdown when it came to measures against spreading Covid-19. Observers watched the country closely, to see whether enough of the population would eventually become immune to the disease. The...
China warns UK of “economic retaliation” over Huawei 5G ban – BBC News
China has warned that the UK could face economic retaliation following the decision to exclude the Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s 5G mobile network on security grounds. Beijing says that mutual trust between...
Pipeline explosion ROCKS busy highway in Egypt, injuring 12
A massive fire broke out along a petroleum pipeline near Cairo, engulfed scores of cars injuring at least 12 people, local authorities said.
EU records surge in migrant channel crossings during Covid-19 lockdowns
The governments of France and the UK are looking at ways to stop people smuggling across the channel. Scores of people have been trying to make the trip over the last weekend, many on makeshift boats that all too often...
Nile dam: Satellite images show water levels rising – BBC News
Talks over Ethiopia’s dam on the Blue Nile have ended without agreement. Egypt and Sudan fear it will cut off their water supply, while Ethiopia says it will provide millions with electricity. #BBCOS #BBCOutsideSource...
Huawei banned from UK 5G networks in major government U-turn – BBC News
The UK has banned the Chinese company, Huawei, from its 5G networks, saying keeping the country secure has to be its top priority. It’s a major U-turn after the Prime Minister said in January that the firm could...