The European Union said Thursday it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc's tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.

The EU said Apple must make sure devices made by rivals work with its iPhones and iOS operating systems in accordance with the Digital Markets Act

Apple Inc. has been warned by the European Union to open up its highly guarded iPhone and iPad operating systems to rival technologies, or eventually risk significant fines under its flagship digital antitrust rules.

More than half will be paid for with frozen Russian assets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced

The European Union will provide €160 million to help Ukraine prepare for another winter amid Russian attacks on the country's energy system. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a briefing,

The European Union (EU) will allocate €160 million ($178.74 million) to Ukraine to support its energy security ahead of the winter. Part of the funds will come from frozen Russian assets, according to European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference in Brussels.