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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals

  • Google fined €890m by EU under Digital Markets Act
  • Fine covers favouritism in travel search and Play Store rules
  • Google has 60 days to comply or challenge in court

Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the European Commission for favouring its own apps and services over rivals, marking the first major enforcement action against the company under the EU's Digital Markets Act. The Commission found that Google gave its own services an unfair advantage, limiting consumer…

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Assaad Bouab & Caroline Dhavernas Join CBC’s ‘Saint-Pierre’; First Look At Season 3

  • CBC's highest-rated drama series Saint-Pierre adds acclaimed actors Assaad Bouab and Caroline Dhavernas to its Season 3 cast
  • Production underway across Newfoundland and the French Atlantic territory; new season targets winter 2027 release

Canadian crime drama Saint-Pierre has cast Assaad Bouab and Caroline Dhavernas for its third season, with production now underway in St. John's, Newfoundland, and the French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The CBC and CBC Gem series, described as the broadcaster's most-watched drama, follows a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary inspector exiled…

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Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’

  • Venice Biennale chairman condemns EU's €2 million funding withdrawal, citing interference with artistic autonomy after Russia was permitted to exhibit for the first time since 2022.
  • EU maintains that public-funded cultural programmes must uphold democratic values, which it says Russia does not reflect.
  • The disputed funds actually support cinema initiatives rather than the visual arts exhibition at the centre of the dispute.

Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly criticised the European Union at a film festival press conference for withdrawing €2 million ($2.3 million) in funding over Russia's return to the Biennale's arts exhibition, its first appearance since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. He argued the decision was political rather…

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International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’

  • UNIC says EU took too narrow a view of Paramount-Warner Bros merger approval
  • Commission required Paramount to end Universal distribution ties in Europe within 13 months
  • UNIC warns broader risks to film diversity and distribution remain unaddressed

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which represents European cinema operators across 39 territories, has criticised the European Commission's approval of the $110.9 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger, arguing that regulators took too narrow a view of the deal's implications. UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte said the Commission's conditions failed…

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The European airports where Brits are facing hours-long queues – as EU border check changes hit summer holiday getaway

  • New EU EES border checks are causing long queues for UK travellers.
  • Fingerprinting and photo checks now required for non-EU arrivals.
  • Brits advised to allow extra time at European airports this summer.

British holidaymakers are facing lengthy delays at several European airports this summer as the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks begin to bite. The digital scheme, which requires non-EU travellers to be fingerprinted and photographed on arrival, is adding significant time to processing at passport control, catching…

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To end the wars in Ukraine and Iran, starve Russia’s gas pumps 

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  • Title advocates targeting Russian gas revenue.
  • No reliable detail was available.

The article text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its arguments cannot be summarised reliably. From the title alone, it appears to advocate restricting Russia’s gas revenues as a means of pressuring Moscow over the wars in Ukraine and Iran. No supporting details, evidence,…

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‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ Concert Tour Film Acquired by Bleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group

  • Bleecker Street and Universal acquire "George Michael: The Faith Tour" concert film
  • Features unseen 1988 footage, directed by Michael's longtime collaborators
  • Set for late 2026 cinema release, with Imax early-access screenings in the US

Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's event cinema division Crosswalk have acquired the concert film "George Michael: The Faith Tour", with the former handling international release and the latter distributing in North America. The film draws on previously unseen footage of the singer during the European leg…

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Transfer roundup: Barcelona sign Adeyemi, Monaco’s Bamba set for Newcastle

  • Barcelona sign Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund for around £19m.
  • Newcastle set to sign Monaco's Aladji Bamba for £34m.
  • Arsenal eye Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães amid no formal bid.

Barcelona have signed Germany winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a contract until 2031, in a deal worth around €22m (£19m) plus add-ons, as Newcastle United close in on a £34m move for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba. The signings continue a busy summer window for both clubs,…

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Russia ‘may be helping Iran hit CIA facilities with precision drone strikes around the Middle East’

  • Russia reportedly may be aiding Iran's drone strikes on CIA sites
  • Alleged strikes said to target Middle East locations
  • Full article detail unavailable; claim unverified in source text

A report suggests Russia may be assisting Iran in carrying out precision drone strikes targeting CIA facilities at various locations across the Middle East. The claim points to a deepening of military and intelligence cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, which would mark a significant escalation given the two…

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Timo Hoffmann named Head of A&R, Germany at Frontiers Label Group

  • Timo Hoffmann named Head of A&R, Germany at Frontiers Label Group
  • Brings 20+ years' experience from AFM Records and Atomic Fire Records
  • Move follows several recent senior hires and promotions at Frontiers

Frontiers Label Group has appointed Timo Hoffmann as Head of A&R, Germany, tasking him with expanding the Italian rock and metal label's presence in the country and strengthening relationships with both established and emerging artists. Hoffmann brings more than two decades of industry experience, having moved from music…

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