Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
The EU’s tech rules are under attack — again – POLITICO
Without a hitch, a now-familiar playbook unfolded: The European Commission stood by its “sovereign right to regulate,” European lawmakers…
Poland presses ahead with 3 percent digital tax despite Trump threat – POLITICO
Digital taxes are “designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology,” Trump said in a post on his…
EU faces first test of fragile trade truce with Trump – POLITICO
This, Brussels argued at the time, was a price worth paying to shield the EU — and its…
Tech regulation is our ‘sovereign’ right – POLITICO
The bombshell missive landed just days after Trump and Brussels issued a statement to formalize their tariff truce,…
Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules – POLITICO
Reuters had reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources, that the U.S. was considering sanctions in the form of…
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty
Tauranga City Council will now partner with its “little brother”, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and possibly…
Russia bombards Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy summit – POLITICO
At least three people were killed in Russian strikes in Donetsk, the region’s governor said. Large parts of…
Spring Hill Prison riot: Emergency services responding to fire Waikato Corrections facility
“The prison has been locked down as a precaution.” March said the incident was contained to the yard…
Emergency services respond to ‘full emergency’ at Palmerston North Airport
By Natasha Gordon Live News Reporter·NZ Herald· 13 Aug, 2025 04:31 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
QuamCore secures $26m to build million-qubit quantum computer
An Israeli startup has secured $26m in series A funding to build what it claims is the world’s…
Hawke’s Bay SPCA staff face abuse over misunderstanding of services
Although some of them could be receptive to the education offered by the SPCA officers, Hay said more…