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Last update: 25 minutes agoHeatwave Shock: A record-breaking early-season heatwave is frying parts of Europe, with Britain’s Kew Gardens and Heathrow hitting new May highs and France reporting its hottest May day on record—raising health fears as temperatures stay extreme across the week. Payments & Fintech: Marqeta, via Banking Circle, is expanding card and money-movement tools into 30 more European countries, pushing virtual accounts and multi-rail payments for businesses. Ukraine Diplomacy: The EU and Germany summoned Russia’s envoy after Moscow’s renewed Kyiv strikes and threats to diplomats, as the Kremlin signals more “systematic” attacks. Agriculture Pressure: EU agriculture ministers warned fertiliser costs are squeezing farms, while BNP research highlights a “locked capital” trap as machinery ties up funds farmers need for modernisation. Regulation Watch: The Commission is preparing a major Digital Markets Act fine against Google over search dominance, while BusinessEurope and green groups clash over calls for a moratorium on new EU rules. Politics & Courts: Spain’s top court delayed Zapatero’s Plus Ultra testimony as police seized luxury watches and jewellery in the wider probe. Tech & Sovereignty: TCS launched SovereignSecure Cloud in Europe, pitching EU-focused sovereign cloud and AI for governments and regulated industries.
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