Exclusive: U.S. and Europe clash over global supersonic jet noise standards
A U.S. push for new global standards to kickstart its fledgling supersonic jet industry is facing resistance by European nations that want tough rules on noise, according to documents and people familiar with the situation.
Factbox: Supersonic planemakers target faster speeds, quieter engines
U.S. companies aspiring to revive supersonic jet travel in the wake of Europe’s Concorde have built a business case around faster speeds for high-paying travelers, but face the challenge of reining in noise and emissions to meet new standards. [L4N1U50…
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont can be extradited to Spain- German court says
A German court ruled on Thursday that former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could be extradited to Spain for alleged misuse of public funds, but it rejected a request to send him back to answer a more serious charge of rebellion.
Factbox: Britain proposes agri-food free trade, common rulebook
Britain published its proposals on Thursday for future trade with the European Union after it leaves the bloc next March.
Factbox: Britain seeks narrower EU access for financial services after Brexit
Britain published on Thursday its proposals for future trade with the European Union after it leaves the bloc next March, seeking a new arrangement that would offer less generous access than under today’s EU “passporting” regime.
Factbox: UK plans to stay in Europol and Eurojust after Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May published her blueprint for relations with the European Union after Brexit on Thursday including plans for a new security partnership with the bloc which would see it remain in the Europol and Eurojust agencies.
Russia expects 15 percent foreign tourism boost after World Cup
The soccer World Cup has helped “destroy stereotypes” about Russia and will boost foreign tourism by 15 percent as fans head home and spread the word that they had a great time, said Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets.
Britain’s Brexit minister tells EU: now it is your turn to respond
British Brexit minister Dominic Raab said on Thursday that it was now up to the European Union to respond after the government published a long-awaited white paper policy document.
Sudan’s president to visit Russia on Friday: Russian news agencies
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will visit Russia on Friday, RIA news agency reported Friday, citing a source in al-Bashir’s administration.
Macron says NATO debates were ‘frank and respectful’
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that talks at a NATO summit were measured and respectful, despite critical tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump in the run up to and during the gathering.
