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Europe unprepared for rapidly growing climate risks, report finds

Dangers of wildfires, extreme weather and other factors outgrowing preparedness, European Environment Agency says

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Tech Titans Yield To New EU Rules Before March Deadline

Tech Titans Yield To New EU Rules Before March Deadline

2024 will be a year of change for the world's biggest tech companies as they bow to EU rules that come into force next month, shaking up how Europeans use vastly popular platforms from Google to Instagram.

International Business Times

Why Fashion's 'Recycling' Is Not Saving The Planet

Why Fashion's 'Recycling' Is Not Saving The Planet

In H&M's flagship Paris store it is hard to find clothes that don't claim to be made from "recycled materials".

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EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report

Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.

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Apple will let third-party apps use iPhone's NFC tap-to-pay feature in bid to address EU antitrust concerns

Apple will open Apple Pay's tap-to-pay functionality to third-party wallets and payments to please EU antitrust regulators.

Apple Ready To Open IPhone Tap-to-pay To Rivals -- In The EU

Apple is prepared to open the iPhone's ability to tap-to-pay to rivals -- in the EU -- after coming under fire for keeping users in its own ecosystem, the European Commission and the company said on Friday.

International Business Times

Windows 11’s next big update could arrive in February 2024, packing some nifty features – but it might miss some tricks too

The next major update will be Moment 5 – and it could be the last one ever for Windows 11, potentially.

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Happy holidays! You can now uninstall Microsoft Edge with this free app, even if you're not in Europe.

Happy holidays! You can now uninstall Microsoft Edge with this free app, even if you're not in Europe.

Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users in the EEA uninstall Edge. A free third-party app will let you uninstall the browser no matter where you are.

Windows Central

TikTok set to spend billions on new European data centers and security upgrades

TikTok set to spend billions on new European data centers and security upgrades

EEA and UK user data will now be stored in Europe by TikTok, as it pledges to make huge environmental strides.

Meta EU ad-free subscription: "Privacy for the rich"

Meta EU ad-free subscription: "Privacy for the rich"

The social media giant's new model is facing its first privacy challenges in the EU as an Austrian digital rights group filed a complaint. Here's all you need to know.

Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data shows

Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data shows

European Environment Agency says half of deaths could have been avoided by cutting pollution to recommended limits

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft plans huge changes to Windows to comply with European law

Microsoft plans huge changes to Windows to comply with European law

You'll be able to remove Bing web search and Microsoft Edge – but only if you're in Europe or tell Microsoft that's where your PC lives

"They need to make good products and let people CHOOSE to use them." How Brexit and Microsoft teamed up to ruin Windows 11

"They need to make good products and let people CHOOSE to use them." How Brexit and Microsoft teamed up to ruin Windows 11

Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users hide some ads and the MSN news feed. The change is due to legislation, not out of the goodness of Microsoft's heart, and it will only affect a limited number of countries.

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Want to get rid of Bing, Edge and ads in Windows 11? Some users will be able to – but not everyone

Want to get rid of Bing, Edge and ads in Windows 11? Some users will be able to – but not everyone

Microsoft reveals huge customization changes for Windows 11 – but most users won’t get them.

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Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act

Microsoft has published a blog post detailing how it's making Windows 11 compliant with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA.)

Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe

Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA.

The National (Scotland)

Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election?

ON Thursday, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will go to the polls, where a new UK Government rule will be in place ...

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Alyn Smith: Our best future is as indy nation in the EU, not Efta

BEFORE Westminster, I spent 16 years as one of Scotland’s six MEPs in the European Parliament.

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Should I worry about noise pollution?

More traffic, more construction, more drum‘n’bass-loving neighbours – society’s volume is going up. What are the impacts on our health and is there a solution?

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SNP brand Efta 'halfway house' as party to publish paper on EU policy

THE SNP are set to launch a paper defending their policy in favour of joining the EU – in a direct rebuke to arguments put forward by Alba.

The Guardian - UK

‘Impossible to live like this’: Italy’s Po Valley blighted by air pollution among worst in Europe

Cremona residents say life becoming unbearable amid pollution from industry, cars and farm animal waste

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘The devil’s in the detail’: Independent readers give their verdict on UK’s chance to strengthen ties with EU

Have your say: The opportunity for the UK to rejoin the EU under an ‘associate membership’ has sparked debate among Independent readers

Microsoft is finally changing this annoying Windows 11 behavior – but there’s a catch

A change in testing will be a relief to anyone who hates Edge popping up unannounced – but it’s only happening in Europe.

The Guardian - UK

TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners

Activists call on tech giant to extend a change making personalised algorithm optional to comply with rules for EEA countries

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re in serious trouble’: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health

From the strain extreme heat puts on your heart to the damage it does to your mental health, not to mention the increased air pollution, the forecast isn’t good

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