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Austria urges EU to respond to new US tariffs with strength, self-confidence

VIENNA, 14th July, 2025 (WAM) - Austria has urged the European Union to respond to new US tariffs with strength and self-confidence, emphasising the need for a united and robust European trade policy.

Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austrian Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, has called for the implementation of countermeasures and preparations for additional steps in response to recent statements by U.S

Ukraine shuts down Unity Ministry after its head reportedly fled MP

The department tasked with bringing Ukrainians home was dismantled after Aleksey Chernyshov allegedly fled the country to avoid a corruption probe

The Ukrainian government has dismantled the Ministry of National Unity, which was led by Deputy Prime Minister Aleksey Chernyshov, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak has claimed. The move comes after the official was accused of fleeing the country amid a

Ireland's Ben Healy takes over yellow jersey at Tour de France

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier)

Ireland's Ben Healy lost a chance at a Stage 10 victory Monday but gained something far more valuable when he took over the leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France.

Healy held the lead throughout much of an extended breakaway on Bastille Day and finished third to Simon Yates of Great Britain and Thymen Arensman of the Netherlands.

Yates, now a three-time

European gas reserves sink below normal Bloomberg

Heat waves in the EU and Asia have driven consumption up and fueled competition for global shipments, the outlet has stated

Europe's natural gas inventories are particularly low for this time of year, Bloomberg has reported, citing rising demand for air conditioning amid a regional heatwave.

Underground storage sites are currently around 62% full, the outlet stated, while typically reserves

EU neighbor urges Slovakia to lift Russia sanctions veto

Czech Prime Minister Fiala has urged Bratislava to stop blocking the proposed restrictions

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has urged Slovak leader Robert Fico to withdraw Bratislava's veto of the EU's 18th sanctions package, which targets Russia over its role in the Ukraine conflict. Slovakia blocked the measures for the second time on Friday.

Slovakia opposes the sanctions due to concerns

Economic Watch: Heatwaves fuel unprecedented air conditioner demand in Europe, powering Chinese export

According to the China Household Electrical Appliances Association, exports of air conditioners to the EU and Britain totaled 1.39 billion U.S. dollars in the first five months of 2025, a 20.25 percent year-on-year increase.

by Xinhua writer Li Hanlin

BERLIN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Europe's recurring summer heatwaves are prompting more households to reconsider their cooling options -- a trend

UAE Team Emirates-XRG seals overall victory at Tour of Austria

VIENNA, 14th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Finishing safely within a reduced peloton on the fifth and final stage, UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Isaac del Toro sealed overall victory at the Tour of Austria.

The young Mexican makes the five-day stage race the second general classification win of his fledgling career, with Del Toro's victory built upon three successive stage victories between Thursday and Saturday.

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(SP)FRANCE-CHAMONIX-IFSC CLIMBING WORLD CUP-MEN'S LEAD FINAL

(250714) -- CHAMONIX, July 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alberto Gines Lopez of Spain competes during the men's lead final of sport climbing at the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup Speed-Lead in Charmonix, France, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Del Toro secures Tour of Austria win for UAE Team Emirates-XRG

FELDKIRCH, 11th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Isaac del Toro claimed overall victory at the Tour of Austria on Sunday, securing the red jersey following a dominant performance that included three consecutive stage wins.

The 21-year-old Mexican, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, safely finished in the reduced peloton on the fifth and final stage, concluding a successful week for the Emirati squad.

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(SP)HUNGARY-ZAMARDI-BALATON CROSSING

(250713) -- ZAMARDI, July 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the 2025 Hervis Balaton Crossing held on Lake Balaton between Zamardi and Tihany, Hungary on July 12, 2025. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri concludes "fruitful, productive" visit to Iceland

Reykjavik [Iceland], July 13 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri concluded a 'fruitful and productive' visit to Iceland, highlighting the shared spirit of innovation and positive energy between the two nations.

During his visit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland, Bergdis Ellertsdottir hosted a dinner for Puri.

The Icelandic Ambassador to India, Benedikt Hoskuldsson and several experts fr

Jonathan Milan sprints to stage win at Tour de France

(Photo credit: General view of the peloton in action. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo)

Italy's Jonathan Milan captured Stage 8 of the Tour de France with a successful sprint to the finish on Saturday in Laval, France.

It was the first career stage win at the Tour de France for the 24-year-old Milan, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in team pursuit and the 2024 world champion in individual pursuit.

EU nation seeking guarantees in fight over Russian gas PM

Slovakia has made finding a solution for its energy security a condition for approving the latest EU sanctions package

Slovakia hopes to secure guarantees by early next week to protect it from the impact of a planned EU-mandated halt in Russian gas imports, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico, as cited by Bloomberg. Slovakia has made receiving such guarantees a condition for supporting the EU

EU nation seeking guarantees in fight over Russian gas - PM

Slovakia has made finding a solution for its energy security a condition for approving the latest EU sanctions package

Slovakia hopes to secure guarantees by early next week to protect it from the impact of a planned EU-mandated halt in Russian gas imports, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico, as cited by Bloomber

Golf: McIlroy in contention, as Aaron Rai is 26th in Scotland

North Berwick [Scotland], July 12 (ANI): Rory McIlroy, who spent the last few months struggling for motivation after his Masters achievement in Augusta, seems to be finding his form as he shot 2-under 68 and 5-under 65 in the first two rounds and put him in contention at this week's Genesis Scottish Open.

He trails leader Chris Gotterup by four strokes at the Renaissance Club.

Gotterup rocketed to the top o