Football has been temporarily paused in Israel in light of the armed conflict in the nation, but not all clubs have been forced to close doors completely for the time being. Domestic fixtures in early October were postponed across the country, and at the time of publication, football activities have not yet been resumed. “After … Read more
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank and other policymakers across Europe need to keep interest rates at current elevated levels until they’re sure inflation is under control despite sluggish growth, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning against “premature celebration” as inflation declines from its peak. The Washington-based IMF said that cost of underestimating … Read more
When YouTube detects an ad blocker or other privacy tool that blocks ads as part of its functions, you’ll see a warning stating that “Ad blockers violate YouTube’s Terms of Service” or “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube.” There are a few different versions of this message, including some that entirely prevent you from … Read more
It’s always interesting when a new VC firm with a fresh team of partners emerge. And with Yellow, it’s interesting in multiple ways. Founded by Oscar Pierre and Sacha Michaud, the founders of Glovo, as well as Adam Lasri, a former investor for VC giant Atomico, Yellow is a new €30 million pre-seed fund that … Read more
PARIS — Record-breaking winds in France and across much of western Europe left at least seven people dead and injured others as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent Thursday. The storm devastated homes, causing travel mayhem and cut power to a vast number of people. Winds of more than 190 kph (118 mph) slammed the … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave BRUSSELS — As Israeli forces push into the Gaza Strip and the United Nations warns of humanitarian catastrophe for civilians there, some European politicians appear focused on ensuring that those who survive and manage to leave don’t come to Europe. In the weeks since Hamas’s attack on … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Antonio Masiello | Getty Images News | Getty Images Italy could face yet more economic pressure as the European Union faces a standoff over new debt rules. The 27 member states of the EU have been at odds over new debt rules for several months. The idea is to make … Read more
DJ Shadow has announced a tour behind new album Action Adventure—his first extensive run since 2017. It will take him across North America and Europe, starting on the West Coast early next year, including shows at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre and New York’s Webster Hall. Find all the dates below. All products featured on Pitchfork … Read more
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during Meta Connect event at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California on September 27, 2023. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Meta said on Monday it will offer an ad-free subscription option for Facebook and Instagram in Europe after it faced a major challenge from regulators in … Read more
Meta is to offer an ad-free subscription version of Facebook and Instagram in the European Union, EEA (European Economic Area) and Switzerland, confirming the core of a report in the WSJ earlier this month. The new ad-free subscription will be available from next month, per a Meta blog post. The move follows years of privacy … Read more