The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Genesis Confirms Upcoming Launch Of GV60 In Europe

Genesis, the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, announced that the introduction of the all-electric Genesis GV60 in Europe is near.

InsideEVs · Feb 18, 2022

Russia has massed up to 190,000 personnel in and near Ukraine, U.S. says

Russia's build-up of military personnel threatening Ukraine probably totals up to 190,000, the U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said in a statement to an OSCE meeting on the Ukraine crisis on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2022

European music festivals 2023: The best events to travel to, from Rock en Seine to Sziget

Swap muddy fields for sun-soaked cities and glistening beaches with these continental events

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022

Russia and Ukraine should make us rethink our approach to defence and energy

The barrages and counter-battery fire of propaganda and accusations of “false flag” operations have begun in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have been charged with shelling a kindergarten in Stanytsia Luhanska. Moscow has declared that such unprovoked action against Russian separatists may need “military-technical action” in response — in other words, war.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022

AU/EU summit interview: Africa needs to find its own way, NGO director says

EU and African leaders on Thursday launched a two-day summit aimed at rebooting ties through pledges of major investment in the face of competition from China and Russia. But critics say Africa should be able to deal with other blocs on an equal footing. RFI English's Jan van der Made…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2022

What's going to happen in Ukraine?

Yes, Russia could invade Ukraine, as Biden keeps saying. But other outcomes are more likely — and far preferable

Salon · Feb 18, 2022

U.S. announces Abrams tanks for Poland as Russia threat mounts

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday the planned sale of 250 Abrams tanks to Poland, as Washington moves to strengthen the defenses of a key eastern European ally amid a mounting threat of war between neighboring Ukraine and Russia.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2022

Jude Bellingham sounds Rangers battle cry as Dortmund ace prepares for dream date at 'best in Europe' Ibrox

The England ace scored in his side's 4-2 defeat but is convinced they can turn it around in Glasgow

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022

Boris Johnson jets to Munich for security speech as fears mount of Russia-Ukraine war

The Prime Minister is due to fly to the Munich Security Conference as tensions grip Europe - with Whitehall figures now said to be convinced Vladimir Putin will order Kremlin forces to attack

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

How MLS sparked North America’s invasion of European football

For years MLS was seen as a retirement league. But the flow of talent now appears to be crossing the Atlantic from west to east

The Guardian - US · Feb 18, 2022