‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn? For a growing swathe of Australians, “forever renting” has become the new norm. The Conversation · May 20
More money for the military - to do what? MEPs clash over Europe's defense spending on The Ring Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents. Euronews · May 20
The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: international upheaval demands new terms of debate Editorial: The world has changed dramatically since the Brexit referendum and politics needs to catch up The Guardian - UK · May 20
No more mismatches? Uefa revamps qualifying for men’s major tournaments The changes will apply to World Cup and European Championship qualifiers with elements of the Swiss system from the 2028-29 season The Guardian - UK · May 20
Wembanyama's Spurs to play New Orleans Pelicans in Paris in 2027 Basketball phenomenon Victor Wembanyama will play in front of French fans for the second time in three years, after NBA chiefs on Wednesday confirmed his San Antonio Spurs team will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in Paris next January. Radio France Internationale · May 20
Europe’s nul-point politicians: inside the 22 May Guardian Weekly Starmer, Merz and Macron all at sea. Plus: Trump’s empty Chinese takeaway The Guardian - UK · May 20
Ford Could Bring Back One Of Its Best Hatchbacks For Europe: Report Ford knows that fans love the Fiesta, and the company recently hinted at its return in Europe. Motor1 · May 20
Arsenal ranked as Luis Enrique makes 'best team in Europe' claim before Champions League final PSG boss has been hugely impressed with the newly-crowned Premier League champions Evening Standard · May 20
Jeep And Ram's Owner Partners With Another Chinese Brand To Build EVs In Europe Stellantis already has a Leapmotor production deal in Spain. Now, Dongfeng’s Voyah EVs could be built in France. InsideEVs · May 20
'An important milestone' — IPVanish gets bigger and expands its network to 150 locations worldwide IPVanish's boosted server network capacity especially targets North America and Europe to reduce peak-hour congestion. TechRadar · May 20
Uefa confirms major changes to European qualifiers and Nations League Uefa have introduced a Champions League-style format to national team qualification in Europe ahead of the 2030 World Cup The Independent UK · May 20
Spain’s hotel rates and air fares soar ahead of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ solar eclipse Exclusive: Two-night city break in the country’s north tops £2,000 for a couple flying from London The Independent UK · May 20
How Trump divided US companies – and handed Europeans an opening Trump's aggressive push for US corporate interests in Europe is dividing American businesses and accelerating the EU's drive to cut off external dependencies, giving European companies a rare shot at markets long dominated by US giants. Euronews · May 20
Aston Villa win Europa League LIVE: Prince William takes centre stage in wild celebrations ahead of bus parade today Villa recieved royal approval after winning a first European trophy since 1982 The Independent UK · May 20
Euronews · May 20 Who in Europe offers free school meals and can they improve classroom behaviour? Scientists say universal free school meals can reduce out‐of‐school suspensions in both elementary and secondary schools. Which European countries offer free school meals?
International Business Times · May 20 Trump Admin To Reduce Military Capabilities Available To Help NATO In Europe In Case Of a Major Crisis: Report The Trump administration is planning to reduce its military capabilities to assist European NATO allies in case of a major crisis, according to a new report.
The Economic Times · May 20 Stellantis plans partnerships with Dongfeng in Europe, JLR in US Stellantis is joining forces with China's Dongfeng to create a dynamic joint venture aimed at producing new energy vehicles right in the heart of Europe. With plans for manufacturing facilities in France, this partnership reflects Stellantis's bold strategy to widen its market influence.
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right ‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter Christmas
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Brexit may be back, but Britain needs to know what it wants A decade after the referendum, EU leaders would welcome closer ties – once the UK has understood the European deal’
The Economic Times · May 20 French consortium to bid for EU's AI datacentre fund A French consortium named AION plans to build a massive data centre costing ten billion euros. This initiative aims to enhance Europe's artificial intelligence capabilities. The project seeks funding from the European Union's new twenty billion euro fund. Iliad is ready to invest four billion euros. The data centre will…
The Economic Times · May 20 India-Estonia ties growing stronger in tech, startups, global diplomacy: Foreign Minister Tsahkna Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna sees strong potential in India-Estonia digital cooperation. He noted advancements in technology, AI, and cybersecurity. Tsahkna also urged India to increase diplomatic pressure on Russia. This could help bring peace to Europe amid the ongoing conflict. Estonia welcomes Indian companies and sees itself as a…
Euronews · May 20 Can Europe secure its own future in a world of great power politics? As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US.
The Conversation · May 20 Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14%…
Euronews · May 20 Where do Europeans wait longest for new medicines? Access to new medicines still varies sharply across Europe, with waits ranging from months to more than three years, according to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.
Euronews · May 20 Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout in Brussels is another question — the bloc plans to align on issues case by case, pulling in other European…