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  1. The European Data Protection Board recommended that smart glasses clearly signal when they are recording, citing privacy risks for bystanders and children. The recommendation comes amid campaigns and proposed restrictions in several European countries.

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    Signatures on the Stop Smart Glasses petition

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  2. The European Commission has proposed Omnibus X, a package of amendments to EU laws governing pesticides and related substances. Scientists, campaigners and people affected by pesticide exposure fear it could weaken periodic safety reviews and other restrictions.

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    The European Commission proposed Omnibus X to amend ten existing EU laws covering pesticides and related matters.

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  3. The United States pressured governments over their support for the #Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius, according to sources and internal documents. Lithuania, Canada and the EU’s diplomatic service subsequently withdrew or revised their support.

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  4. Sales of Chinese-made hybrid cars in the EU have increased sharply, while the European Commission has asked China to reduce hybrid exports voluntarily or face possible safeguards such as quotas.

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    Chinese-made fully hybrid cars sold in the EU

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  5. Transport fuel prices in the European Union have reached record highs, driven by higher crude oil prices, disrupted refined-fuel supplies and increased shipping costs. EU countries are using tax cuts, targeted payments and state aid to limit the impact.

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    Crude oil prices were around USD 70 per barrel before hostilities began in the Middle East.

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