Weekly Must-Read: Will Europe Pour More Money Into China? As dramatic geopolitical changes alter the calculus, foreign investment from Europe more than doubles this year after three years of decline Caixin Global · Nov 18, 2022
Europe Threatens New Tariffs Over Biden's 'Buy American' Tax Credits Amid initial concerns about the 'Buy American' electric vehicle tax credit, the European Union is now considering further protectionist retaliation. Reason · Nov 17, 2022
Officials have made Nador uninhabitable for migrants in search of a better life The city of Nador, Morocco is Europe's southernmost border and a gateway for migrants from Africa in search of better opportunities. But attempting to cross that border can turn deadly. WEKU · Nov 17, 2022
West ‘should not dictate’ peace terms to Ukraine, says Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavský says western backers should recognise that Ukraine is fighting against Russia to protect all Europe The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
Greek court acquits activists who hung banner at Acropolis in China protest Landmark decision described as ‘huge victory for freedom of expression and right to peaceful protest in Europe’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
Fossils of car-sized dinosaur-era sea turtle unearthed in Spain Plying the subtropical seas that washed the coasts of the archipelago that made up Europe 83 million years ago was one of the largest turtles on record, a reptile the size of a small car - a Mini Cooper to be precise - that braved dangerous waters. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
EU to signal Britain needs to move on Northern Ireland dispute The European Union is expected on Friday to signal to new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that his government must resolve the long-running dispute over Northern Ireland, EU diplomats said. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Australian mining billionaire contributes $740M to rebuild Ukraine Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is predicting a “golden era” for Ukraine with some help from his fund, the Ukraine Green Growth Initiative. Fortune · Nov 17, 2022
72-million-year-old turtle ‘is one of the largest to have ever lived’ Measuring nearly four metres in length, the species is thought to be the largest in Europe. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Rory McIlroy's bid for Europe No.1 dented as Matt Fitzpatrick storms into lead in Dubai World No.1 Rory McIlroy is bidding to end the year as the top player on both sides of the Atlantic but US Open champion Fitzpatrick shot an opening round of 65. Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
Women’s World Cup 2023: How does semi-automated offside tech work and what is it? Adidas’s Oceaunz match ball will be used for games in the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022
COVID pandemic led to surge in superbug infections, EU agency says Infections from some antibiotic-resistant pathogens known as superbugs have more than doubled in health care facilities in Europe, an EU agency said on Thursday, providing further evidence of the wider impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters · Nov 17, 2022
Burberry shoppers snap up goods in Paris and Milan, not London Brand says decision to stop tourists reclaiming VAT has hurt UK reputation as luxury shopping destination The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
Obama to announce expansion of young leaders program to US An Obama Foundation program that has trained hundreds of young leaders across Africa, the Asia-Pacific and Europe is being expanded to include the United States The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Football London · Nov 17, 2022 Jude Bellingham will demand 'concrete offer' as Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City prepare transfer Chelsea news: Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has attracted interest from top clubs in the Premier League and across Europe
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 UK has second highest maternal death rate in Europe, according to new study It comes after a new review suggested that maternal mortality in the UK is on the rise.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Russian strikes on Ukraine spotlight Moldova’s energy woes Massive blackouts that temporarily hit more than a half-dozen cities across Moldova this week have highlighted the impact Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on Europe’s poorest country
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 A 'barbed wire curtain' rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine The fall of the Berlin Wall more than 30 years ago symbolized hope for cooperation with Moscow
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022 Even a limited nuclear war could devastate the world's oceans: here's what our modelling shows The US and Russia have recently agreed to hold talks on the New START Treaty, the only accord left regulating the two largest nuclear arsenals in the world. While this is undoubtedly good news, we must not allow it to lull us into complacency. Global events this year, most notably…
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 The Swimmers: the incredible true story behind the new Netflix film Yusra Mardini went from being a refugee to competing in the Olympics. This is the story of how she did it
Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2022 Dust settles on European tour with Hockey Dad There's understandably big raps on dust.
The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Time for Brazil and Argentina to turn the tide The 'winter' World Cup offers Brazil and Argentina an opportunity to break free from the grip of European hegemony
France 24 · Nov 16, 2022 No, Ursula von der Leyen is not 'the most criminal woman in Europe' A photoshopped cover from Germany's Stern magazine features Ursula von der Leyen as "the most criminal woman in Europe". While the publication does exist, the real cover features Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, not von der Leyen. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 16, 2022 Brazilian wonderkid Endrick names Man City star as an inspiration on his career The 16-year-old is understood to be catching the eye of a host of European football's top teams
Reuters · Nov 16, 2022 UK MI5 chief says expulsion of Russian spies has delivered significant blow The expulsion of more than 400 suspected Russian spies from across Europe this year has struck the "most significant strategic blow" against Moscow in recent history and taken Vladimir Putin by surprise, Britain's domestic spy chief said.