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Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

MILAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at a youth event organised by her party.

Trump EPA Secures International Support for Deregulation and Water Reuse at G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial

Trump EPA Secures International Support for Deregulation and Water Reuse at G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial

Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, from September 14-16. The event brought together global leaders, including ministers and representatives from Japan, Poland, the European Union, Canada, Indonesia, and Italy, alongside U.S. officials from the Department of the Interior and Department of Energy. The primary goal was to refocus the G20 on driving economic prosperity by limiting regulatory burdens, ensuring affordable and secure energy supply chains, and fostering innovations in AI and emerging technologies. During the ministerial, the EPA led G20 ministers to a consensus on the necessity of permitting reform and advancing water reuse, resulting in two outcome documents. Additionally, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the majority of the Biden administration's greenhouse gas requirements for U.S. power plants, an action projected to save $310 billion, and proposed rescinding all r...

Italian Apple store employees strike on iPhone18 Pro launch day

Italian Apple store employees strike on iPhone18 Pro launch day

MILAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Italian Apple store employees went on strike over their working conditions on Friday, the launch day for the new iPhone18 Pro, the latest version of the US tech giant's flagship smartphone.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a ban on social media for children under the age of 13, alongside restricted access for those between 13 and 15. This proposal was made during her 'State of the Union' speech on September 17, where she highlighted the dangers that online services pose to minors. The initiative also includes a series of new obligations for social media platforms, video sharing services, online video games, and AI chatbots that offer services to individuals under 18. This move is expected to impact major tech companies such as Google's YouTube and Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram. The proposal reflects a growing global concern regarding the impact of online services on the safety and well-being of children.

Macron and Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump

Macron and Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump

By John Irish UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon for talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump posted an image showing the islands covered by the US flag.

President Trump Threatens Tariffs on Europe Over Proposed Canada-EU Partnership

President Trump Threatens Tariffs on Europe Over Proposed Canada-EU Partnership

President Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on Europe if the European Union proceeds with a proposed 'associate membership' for Canada. This warning comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the idea, aiming to deepen ties between the EU and Canada in areas such as technology, economic security, and military industry. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the proposal, emphasizing the need for strategic autonomy and resilience against external pressures, particularly in light of strained relations with the United States. President Trump described the potential partnership as a 'hostile act' and a 'laughable' development, indicating that any agreement perceived as having 'bad intention' would lead to severe trade repercussions. The concept of an 'associate membership' for a non-European nation currently lacks formal basis in EU statute, and its specifics are yet to be defined. However, the discussions highlight a growing desire among Canada and the EU t...

French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Advocates for Reduced Financial Aid to Ukraine

French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Advocates for Reduced Financial Aid to Ukraine

Marine Le Pen, co-leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, stated on September 16, 2026, that France should scale back its financial support for Ukraine due to domestic financial constraints. While she supports continued training and equipment provision for Ukrainian soldiers, Le Pen emphasized that France cannot maintain its current level of financial aid, citing the significant amount already provided. Her comments come less than a year before the French presidential election, where polls suggest she is a leading candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron. Le Pen argued that France cannot continue spending heavily abroad when there are insufficient funds for domestic needs, such as indexing pensions. Her stance aligns with her party's co-leader, Jordan Bardella, who previously stated that France cannot indefinitely finance Ukraine without guarantees. The RN has faced criticism from other French parties regarding its Ukraine policy, particularly after Louis Aliot, the RN's vice-presiden...

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

By Yves Herman and Foo Yun Chee STRASBOURG, France, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out a sweeping plan to keep children safe from online dangers on Thursday, proposing to ban under-13s from social media and require online services to design safe children's

Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the first "associate member" of the European Union

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

By Ingrid Melander, Charlotte Van Campenhout and Yves Herman STRASBOURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Canada and Europe should ally to protect their markets, democracies and rule of law in a world dominated by the United States and China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, after an EU proposal to