Germany Rejects EU's Proposed €2 Trillion Draft Budget
Germany rejected the EU's nearly €2 trillion budget proposal for its next seven-year period, starting in 2028, hours after it was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. The plan includes €100 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a minute ago
- Yahoo
More than 100 Palestine Action protesters arrested across UK
More than 100 people protesting against the proscription of Palestine Action have been arrested at demonstrations across the UK. Demonstrations were held in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Truro on Saturday as part of a campaign co-ordinated by Defend Our Juries. Protesters wrote the message 'I oppose genocide I support Palestine Action' on placards before being surrounded by police officers at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, London. Officers confiscated the placards and searched the bags of those arrested, with some protesters being carried away by police while others were led away in handcuffs. The Metropolitan Police said 55 people were arrested in Parliament Square under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action. The force said a further eight people were arrested for supporting Palestine Action within a separate large-scale march to Whitehall on Saturday by the Palestine Coalition. It added that one person was arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence at the march and another person was arrested for breaching Public Order Act conditions. Saturday's arrests bring the total number of people arrested since the ban on Palestine Action came into force to more than 200, with more than 72 arrested across the UK last weekend and 29 the week before. The Metropolitan Police said protesters arrested in London remain on bail. Greater Manchester Police said it arrested 16 people on Saturday on suspicion of support of a proscribed organisation, adding that they remained in custody for questioning. Avon and Somerset Police said 17 people were arrested during a protest in Bristol. The force said: 'Officers engaged with protesters on College Green, explaining that the recent proscription of the Palestine Action group by the Government made it a criminal offence to express support for it under the Terrorism Act 2000. 'Seventeen people were arrested under Section 13 of the Act and several placards were seized. 'A further three people will be invited to attend a voluntary interview at a future date. 'We will always aim to enable peaceful protest, however, where criminal offences are committed, including those related to proscribed groups, we will intervene.' Eight people were arrested near Truro Cathedral in Cornwall after protesters gathered to show support for Palestine Action. Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement that around 30 protesters were involved in the 'peaceful' Defend Our Juries demonstration. The force added: 'A number of placards which were contrary to the law remained on display despite police advice. 'Eight people, two men and six women, were arrested on suspicion of offences under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. They remain in police custody.' No arrests were reported in Edinburgh. A woman who was detained by police in Parliament Square said: 'We demand that Palestine Action is de-proscribed. 'Our Government is not only arming a genocide, they are using terrorism laws to silence people who speak out. 'Palestine Action are campaigning for peace. They are dismantling weapons factories.' As he was carried away by police, a protester in London said: 'Freedom of speech is dead in this country, shame on the Metropolitan Police.' 🧵 | Updates on today's public order policing operation in central London will be posted on this thread. Details of the conditions in place and the law on expressing support for proscribed organisations can be found at the link below. — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) July 19, 2025 A spokesperson for Defend Our Juries said: 'Just a few weeks ago, being arrested under the Terrorism Act was the stuff of nightmares. 'Now it's a badge of honour that people are wearing with pride – the mark of resistance to genocide and standing firm for our democratic freedoms.' A small number of counter-protesters in Parliament Square held up placards which said 'there is no genocide but there are 50 hostages still captive'. It comes ahead of a High Court hearing on Monday in which the co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, will ask for the green light to challenge the Home Secretary's decision to ban the group under anti-terror laws. The ban means that membership of, or support for, the direct action group is now a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison, under the Terrorism Act 2000. The Metropolitan Police said 70 people were arrested at similar demonstrations in Parliament Square over the past two weekends. The move to ban the organisation came after two Voyager aircraft were damaged at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on June 20, an incident claimed by Palestine Action, which police said caused about £7 million worth of damage. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action three days later, saying that the vandalism of the planes was 'disgraceful' and the group had a 'long history of unacceptable criminal damage'.
Yahoo
31 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Microsoft orders more Xbox layoffs, boss Phil Spencer tells staff "our platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger" but the fourth big round of layoffs in 18 months is coming anyway
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Microsoft has begun a new round of mass layoffs, impacting its gaming division despite Xbox boss Phil Spencer saying that the company's "platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger." Whispers of upcoming job cuts were reported by Bloomberg last week, which now writes that employees are being informed today of the plans. Candy Crush developer King is cutting around 200 jobs, affecting roughly 10% of its staff, according to the site's sources. The exact number of layoffs across other offices, such as in the US and the rest of Europe, isn't currently clear. In a statement provided to GamesRadar+ on July 2, a Microsoft spokesperson says: "We continue to implement organizational and workforce changes that are necessary to position the company and teams for success in a dynamic marketplace." While no specifics were provided confirming the number of Microsoft Gaming employees affected by the layoffs, it's stated that roughly 4% of Microsoft's total workforce has been impacted. As of last year, it was estimated that Microsoft employs roughly 228,000 people. Bloomberg also shares an email that was sent to staff by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer (posted in full by The Verge), who acknowledges that "these changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before. Our platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger." However, he adds that "the success we're seeing currently is based on tough decisions we've made previously," and insists that "we must make choices now for continued success in future years, and a key part of that strategy is the discipline to prioritize the strongest opportunities. "We will protect what is thriving and concentrate effort on areas with the greatest potential, while delivering on the expectations the company has for our business," Spencer continues. "This focused approach means we can deliver exceptional games and experiences for players for generations to come." Spencer adds that "we would not be where we are today without the time, energy, and creativity of those whose roles are impacted," and says those affected are "encouraged to explore open positions across Microsoft Gaming, where their applications will be given priority review." However, as Bloomberg points out, the situation feels particularly dire, given that this is the fourth round of layoffs since January 2024, when almost 2,000 people lost their jobs. After that, there was the closure of studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks (the latter of which was later revived by Krafton), followed by the layoff of another 650 people a few months later. The full situation still appears to be unfolding, with more details emerging gradually, as it's also been reported that Everwild, an action-adventure from Rare, has been canceled amidst the layoffs. This article has been updated to include a statement from a Microsoft spokesperson. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
31 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Matt Fitzpatrick net worth: Breaking down how much money PGA star has made in career earnings, prize money
Matt Fitzpatrick turned professional in 2014. After initially planning to play for Northwestern University for his college career, he ended up leaving after the first quarter to focus on going pro. He has mainly competed on the European and PGA Tours, and previously participated in the Challenge Tour. Fitzpatrick won his first golf major in 2022. His 6-under at the 2022 U.S. Open was enough to beat out Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by one stroke. As of July 2025, the English golfer has 10 professional wins and is becoming more of a household name with consistent performances in the golf majors. Here is more on how much Fitzpatrick is worth. MORE:Meet Matt Fitzpatrick's family, including his fellow golfer brother Matt Fitzpatrick net worth Fitzpatrick has an estimated net worth of $13.1 million as of July 2025. His win at the 2022 U.S. Open was estimated to give him a nice $3.1 million payday. Fitzpatrick is reportedly an avid gambler and has brought in $214,000 from various poker events. MORE: Explaining the differences between links golf and regular golf Matt Fitzpatrick career earnings According to the PGA Tour website, Fitzpatrick has earned $28,365,420 so far from his golf career. This ranks him 74th overall among active golfers. He is wedged right between Wyndham Clark ($28,481,976) and Jason Dufner ($28,315,125). Fitzpatrick is averaging about $3.1 million per year in earnings. MORE: Hometown, college and more to known about Matt Fitzpatrick Matt Fitzpatrick endorsements Fitzpatrick has several endorsement deals. He has a brand deal with Skechers for footwear and Castore for apparel. Fitzpatrick uses Bettinardi putters and then Titleist ProV1 golf balls. His golf bag is a mix of Titleist and Ping clubs, but recently he has been favoring a Titleist driver, and being a long-time user of a TaylorMade driver. Other endorsements for Fitzpatrick include the video game company 2k, Workday, Protiviti, DemandScience, Aon and Arccos. MORE:Complete list of every British Open winner by year
