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POLAND IMPOSES CHECKS ON GERMAN AND LITHUANIAN BORDERS – In an effort to stem an increasing number of undocumented migrants Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday in an effort to stem what the government says is an increasing number of undocumented migrants crossing from the north and west. The re-imposition of border checks is just the latest example of how mounting public concerns across the European Union over migration are straining the fabric of the bloc’s passport-free Schengen zone.  The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany itself have already implemented similar measures. In Poland, the…

GERMANY URGES CHINA TO EASE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON RARE EARTH – Wadephul says it is damaging trade relations German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is advocating for China to ease its export restrictions on rare earth and has urged his Chinese counterpart to work on finding a solution on the matter. “One-sided and often less than transparent export restrictions on rare earths are currently causing us and our companies in particular great concern”, Wadephul said at a joint press conference in Berlin with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wadephul said that it was damaging trade relations and China’s image in Germany…

WIMBLEDON DAY THREE – Alcaraz and Sabalenka ease through whilst Jasmine Paolini exits Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London’s tropical heatwave ensured that a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon after two days of shocks, although Jasmine Paolini’s exit meant the surprises did not end. The 22-year-old second seed, Carlos Alcaraz, was not at his best but after saving three break points in a nervy first service game against Oliver Tarvet ranked 733rd in the world, he asserted his authority to win 6-1 6-4 6-4. On Centre Court, women’s top seed Sabalenka battled to…

SUCCESS ELUDES EURO 2025 HOSTS SWITZERLAND – Their team was beaten 2-1 by Norway in their Women’s Euro opener Norway’s coach Gemma Grainger said they changed things during halftime to overcome Switzerland in the Women’s Euro 2025 opener at St. Jakobs-Park. “That’s all credit to the players,” she told reporters after the match that Norway won 2-1 against the hosts. Norway captain Ada Heger-berg scored just after the break and Switzerland then conceded an own goal. Despite plenty of chances and a penalty that was overturned after a VAR review, the hosts could not fashion another goal. Norway top their…

TRUMP SAYS HE WILL PUT 20% TARIFF ON VIETNAM’S EXPORTS – President Trump said Vietnam could import U.S. products with a zero percent tariff The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20 percent tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump announced, cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the U.S. president could raise levies on most imports. Vietnamese goods would face a 20 percent tariff and trans-shipments from third countries through Vietnam will face a 40 percent levy, Trump said. Vietnam could import U.S. products with a zero percent tariff, he added. Trump’s announcement comes just days before…

POUND STERLING WEAKENS FOLLOWING CHANCELLOR’S TEARS – It fell nearly 1% while government borrowing costs spiked following an emotional Rachel Reeves The pound continued its slide, even after Sir Keir Starmer insisted that Rachel Reeves will remain Chancellor “through to the next election.” The Pound Sterling fell nearly 1% during the day, while government borrowing costs spiked, following an emotional appearance by the Chancellor in the Commons. Market jitters intensified after the Prime Minister initially failed to publicly back Reeves when questioned in Parliament, though he later offered his support. Despite Starmer’s statement, the pound and gilt yields—reflecting the returns…

US CALLS IRAN’S DECISION TO SUSPEND IAEA COOPERATION ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ – UN urges nuclear transparency while US warns of missed peace opportunity The United States said it was unacceptable that Iran had chosen to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian put into effect on Wednesday a law passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told a regular briefing that this was unacceptable and Tehran must cooperate fully with the U.N. agency without further delay.

EU PROPOSES INTERNATIONAL CO2 CREDITS FOR NEXT CLIMATE GOAL- In a bid to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The European Commission today has proposed an EU climate target for 2040 that, for the first time, will allow countries to use carbon credits from developing nations to meet a limited share of their emissions goal. The European Union executive proposed a legally-binding target to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, from 1990 levels, to keep the EU on course for its core climate aim to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But following opposition from governments including…

NEARLY 1,000 BRITONS AGREE TO SHORTER WORKING DAYS AFTER TRIAL- 17 British businesses in a 6 month trial of the four-day week have agreed to continue Nearly 1,000 British workers will keep a shorter working week after the latest trial of a four-day week and similar changes to traditional working patterns. All 17 British businesses in a six-month trial of the four-day week agreed to continue with an arrangement consisting of either four days a week or nine days a fortnight. All the employees remained on their full salary. The trial was organised by the 4 Day Week Foundation, a…

ILLEGAL MIGRANTS ATTEMPT CHANNEL CROSSING TO UK FROM FRANCE- The Total number of illegal migrants arriving UK in the first half of 2025 is 19,982. More than 100 migrants departed on two inflatable boats from France’s coastal town of Gravelines on Wednesday (July 2) for the UK. Another group of migrants tried to get on one of the boats but were turned back, while others walked along the dunes, some wearing life jackets. Data from Britain’s interior ministry showed that 879 migrants arrived on Monday (June 30) taking the total for the first half of 2025 to 19,982, a 50%…