EU Plans to Curb Aluminum Scrap Exports Next Year

The death toll from a recent Russian attack in Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 25, with over 70 individuals injured. Ukraine plans to address this incident at the UN Security Council. The attack is part of a broader escalation of violence in the region, prompting heightened security alerts across the country.

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to ease key AI and data privacy regulations to enhance Europe's tech sector's global competitiveness. This move has drawn criticism, suggesting that the EU is stepping back from its role as a digital regulatory leader.

Ten years after the migrant crisis began, migration remains a contentious issue in Europe. Anti-immigrant policies have intensified, leading to the construction of physical border walls and the emergence of new barriers. Consequently, migrants are compelled to take increasingly perilous routes in search of safety, while smuggling gangs are becoming more powerful, contrary to the intentions of EU politicians. The Guardian's Ashifa Kassam and Frances Rankin investigate the implications of these policies on migrants today.

The European Union, supported by France and Germany, is considering a rollback of its stringent technology regulations. This shift aims to stimulate economic growth and reduce the bloc's reliance on U.S. technology companies. The EU initially sought to establish high standards for tech governance but is now reevaluating its approach in light of current economic challenges.

Gowend, a resident of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, experienced a severe migraine that led to her hospitalization, where she was diagnosed with dengue fever. Unbeknownst to her at the time, she was in the early stages of pregnancy. Dengue fever, a viral illness spread by mosquitoes, poses serious health risks, including miscarriage. The incidence of dengue is increasing in Africa and Asia, attributed to climate change, and it is also being reported more frequently in Europe.