Brussels said no tolls should apply in the Strait of Hormuz, where restricted traffic has kept pressure on global energy and maritime trade flows.
Met Office forecasts show the warmest UK weather of the year peaking at up to 26C on Wednesday before cooler, more unsettled conditions take hold.
Seven coaches left the tracks after a passenger train derailed in Ulyanovsk region, as Russian authorities reported 55 adults hurt and no fatalities.
EU migrant returns to third countries increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, with Germany, France and Sweden recording the most completed returns.
The Council has adopted the EU Talent Pool, creating a voluntary platform for non-EU workers to match with employers in shortage occupations across the bloc.
Britain and the EU remain split over how to run a youth scheme that would let young people work, study, volunteer and travel for a limited period.
Automotive
BMW unveiled the new electric i3 sedan with dual motors, 800-volt architecture, 400 kW fast charging and first customer deliveries set for autumn 2026.
For 2027, Mercedes-Benz lists S 500 at 442 hp, S 580 at 530 hp, and plug-in hybrid S 580e at 576 hp, with 4MATIC all-wheel drive across the lineup.
The EU is easing its 2035 combustion engine ban, revising emissions targets to protect automakers while maintaining long-term climate neutrality goals.
Porsche launches the all-electric Cayenne, delivering 850 kW power, 2.5s acceleration, and up to 642 km range in a new era of performance SUVs.
Porsche AG posts €967 million Q3 loss, its first since 2022 IPO, citing one-time restructuring costs, import tariffs, and weak global demand.