Washington links tariff cut to EU legislation The United States will not lower its heavy duties on European cars until the European Union introduces new laws to reduce tariffs on American exports. A framework agreement outlines that Washington’s current 27.5% levy on EU-made vehicles and parts will only fall to 15% once Brussels moves forward with its own commitments. Details of the trade deal The accord was announced on 27 July by Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen after talks at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland. Under the deal, the EU has promised to scrap tariffs…
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Lester Holt is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 25 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as NBC News, MSNBC, and The New York Times. Known for his clear reporting and insightful storytelling, Lester delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on national and global developments.
Few countries have submitted plans With less than a month before a crucial UN deadline, Brazil is warning that global climate talks risk faltering unless more nations submit their updated emissions-cutting strategies. Only 28 governments have filed their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), far short of expectations. Key report at risk The UN has called for all plans to be submitted by 25 September so it can produce a global stocktake report ahead of Cop30 in Belém this November. The analysis is seen as vital to measuring progress toward the 1.5C warming target. Brazil pushes for ambition Cop30 president André Corrêa…
Children Most AffectedSomalia is facing a sharp increase in diphtheria infections, with children making up more than 97% of all reported cases. The bacterial illness, both highly infectious and deadly, is preventable through vaccines but continues to spread due to low coverage. Hospitals Seeing Rising AdmissionsDr Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed, director of Demartino public hospital in Mogadishu, said the country has seen a dramatic rise. “Last year we treated 49 patients, but in just four months of 2025 we admitted 497,” he explained. Deaths have also grown, jumping from 13 in 2024 to 42 this year. Official Reports Highlight SeverityThe Somali…
Relentless heat drives massive blazes Southern Europe continues to battle intense wildfires as extreme heat grips the region. In Spain, 25% of weather stations reported 40C or higher, with Cádiz registering 45.8C, the weather agency Aemet confirmed. Authorities warned of “extreme fire danger” in most regions despite forecasts that the heatwave will gradually ease. High death toll and widespread evacuations So far, Spain has lost 348,000 hectares of land to flames this year, while Portugal has seen 216,000 hectares burn, according to Copernicus. In Spain, four lives have been claimed, including a firefighter in a truck accident, while two firefighters…
