Europe
Volkswagen to develop low-cost electric car to tackle Chinese rivals
Volkswagen will develop low-cost electric vehicles in a bid to better compete with fierce Chinese rivals after talks with Renault to team up...
Scotland to review restrictions on woodburning stoves in new builds
The Scottish government will review restrictions on the installation of woodburning stoves in new build homes or conversions, a minister has announced.
Beatrice offshore windfarm pays £33m after breaching market rules
Watchdog Ofgem said on Tuesday that Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (Bowl) had agreed to make the redress payment in response.
Russia ‘not planning’ to restart Ukraine nuclear facility
Russia has no plans to restart Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to the head of Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear power company.
France’s historic D-Day beaches of Normandy threatened by rising sea levels
The sea from which 150,000 Allied troops conducted the largest seaborne invasion in history threatens its heritage sites. Rising sea levels are eroding...
BlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend BHP talks, source says
US-based asset manager helped BHP's bid for Anglo American by encouraging key shareholders to continue talks over proposed merger.
Stellantis to announce Italy-produced hybrid 500 EV, sources say
Building hybrid Fiat 500e will help revive fortunes at Mirafiori plant in Italy, improving relations between Stellantis and the Italian government.
Defying protests, TotalEnergies says it is seeking new oil fields
The boss of TotalEnergies told shareholders Friday the French energy giant needed to develop new oil fields to meet global demand, as their...
TotalEnergies’ boss Patrick Pouyanne re-appointed to board, approved by around 76% of shareholder votes
Patrick Pouyanne, chairman and chief executive of French oil major TotalEnergies, was re-appointed to the company's board by around 76 percent of shareholder...
