EU to discuss Russia strategy as Europe pushes for peace talks role IN FULL The Independent UK · May 28
Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQ UK spy chief says Russia is scaling up its daily hybrid activity against Britain and Europe The Independent UK · May 28
To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness Be more strident, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s Greens, says European politics professor Tarik Abou-Chadi The Guardian - UK · May 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building The Independent UK · May 28
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Meta has launched paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features like audience growth tools, premium stickers, and custom app icons. These new plans aim to diversify revenue beyond advertising, with Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus priced at $3.99/month and WhatsApp Plus at $2.99/month. The Economic Times · May 28
ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war Iran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy shock. Even if the war ends quickly, energy costs may remain high. This could lead to further interest rate hikes by the ECB. Central banks must carefully manage monetary… The Economic Times · May 28
Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory LEIPZIG, Germany - Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history. Bangkok Post · May 28
Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe. France 24 · May 27
Crystal Palace claim historic Conference League title English side Crystal Palace have won their first ever European trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Germany. AAP · May 27
10 Big-Name Players Who Desperately Need a Summer Transfer The European market is expected to be a hive of activity—with some of the most recognizable faces on the continent on the move. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Match-winner Jean-Philippe Mateta reacts after securing European glory for Crystal Palace Frenchman put in decisive performance in Leipzig Evening Standard · May 27
Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise Tesla’s European sales are growing again after a brutal 2025, but BYD’s rapid rise shows the comeback story is more complicated than it looks. InsideEVs · May 27
Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner As Arsenal, PSG Battle for Glory The stage is set for what should be a thrilling finale in Budapest. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Hotter than July: Can electrification save humanity from soaring heat? Europe's in meltdown, and it's not even June yet. We're seeing a not-so merry month of May as record highs explode under a heat dome that’s drifted north from the Sahara. After the frying pan of an energy crisis, the fire of a heatwave is forcing a reset by the… France 24 · May 27
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final – as it happened Join Dominic Booth for reaction after Crystal Palace secured a maiden European title in Leipzig thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s instinctive finish
Bored Panda · May 27 Woman Loses 7-Year Legal Fight To Get A Glass Of Tap Water At Italian Hotel Italy’s Supreme Court ruled against a guest who sued a luxury hotel for refusing to serve free tap water.
Euronews · May 27 Nordic coalition urges EU to stand firm against new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic The appeal sent to the European Commission cites environmental concerns and security risks if the EU decides to lift the ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic. Instead, EU leaders are urged to focus on electrifying the economy and transport while expanding domestic clean energy production.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 UK will get no special treatment from EU, European ministers say There will be ‘no cherrypicking’ of policies, EU says, after Starmer says he hopes to negotiate single market for goods
MarketBeat · May 27 Movado Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales and profit, citing stronger demand in the U.S., improving trends in Europe, direct-to-consumer growth and retailer replenishment activity following a better-than-expected fourth quarter. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Efr
International Business Times · May 27 ECB Warns Risk Of Market Correction Rising As Stocks Hit Record Highs Fresh warnings from top European policymakers come as global stocks continue climbing despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks.
Sports Illustrated · May 27 Arsenal, Barcelona or PSG: Which Club Should Julian Alvarez Join? Álvarez would be a dream fit for some of the best teams in Europe.
Euronews · May 27 Europe is the ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order that’s no longer respected - France’s Haddad France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade.
Euronews · May 27 Europe could become a chikungunya virus hotspot as heat expands mosquito habitats As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Extreme heat in Europe ‘a brutal reminder’ of climate crisis, UN chief says Simon Stiell said burning fossil fuels was driving intense heatwaves as UK and France broke temperature records on consecutive days
TechRadar · May 27 Starlink and Amazon could snap up EU mobile satellite spectrum Viasat, EchoStar contracts end in one year – one-third of European satellite spectrum likely opened up to all, including Starlink, Leo.