Ford Believes Forcing EV Mandates In Europe Will Backfire Ford is against rushing the end of combustion-engine new car sales. Motor1 · May 20
The rise of the European Smart Stadium From painted perimeter boards to smart stadiums, there is an in-stadium digital revolution. TechRadar · May 20
Beyond the guest list—what Russia and China really want from each other It’s been less than a week since Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, and now it’s Vladimir Putin’s turn to land in the Chinese capital for a state meeting with Xi Jinping. What does this actually signal for Europe? Euronews · May 20
EU moves ahead with US trade pact before Trump deadline The European Union moved closer to implementing its trade pact with the United States on Wednesday after lawmakers and member states agreed to cut duties on US goods, keeping the bloc on track to meet a deadline set by President Donald Trump and head off steeper tariffs on European exports. Radio France Internationale · May 20
Newsletter: Breakthrough on EU-US trade deal Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break down why the EU's envoy for talks with Russia could be the job from hell. Euronews · May 20
Omio's Global Expansion Powered by Appier's Agentic AI: Scaling Acquisition Across 21 Markets NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Appier, a leading AI Agent as a Service (AaaS) company transforming AdTech and MarTech through autonomous decisioning, announced its successful collaboration with Omio, a global travel booking platform, to expand user acquisition from Spain into a broad European presence within one year, consistently… AAP · May 20
How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying. Euronews · May 20
The Unai Emery lesson Aston Villa can learn to bring back the European glory years As they seek Europa League success, Villa can call upon a king of the competition as they take on Freiburg in Istanbul The Independent UK · May 20
A new Orient Express journey will whisk passengers from Rome to Istanbul – for €20,000 More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000. Euronews · May 20
GHO Capital and CBC Group to Create World's Largest Dedicated Healthcare Investment Firm LONDON and SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Opportunities ("GHO"), a European specialist healthcare investor, and CBC Group ("CBC"), an Asian healthcare-focused asset manager, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to create the world's largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, with over USD 21 billion in AUM.… AAP · May 20
Europe Today: EU strikes deal on trade pact with US as Putin meets Xi Jinping in China MEPs have reached a deal on the EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump. We’ll speak exclusively with Bernd Lange, the lead Member of the European Parliament on the issue. Meanwhile, in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Euronews · May 20
The balance of global power is shifting fast, but Britain is stuck in the same old Brexit rut Without a reckoning about the epic strategic error of leaving the EU, there is no serious debate about the country’s future place in the world, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · May 20
UBS sees mixed outlook for Indian IT sector, mid-tier firms outperform large caps amid AI shift Indian IT firms saw varied results in the last quarter. Mid-tier companies performed better than large ones. Artificial intelligence is changing how clients spend money. Some big companies like Infosys and Wipro reported lower growth. Mid-tier firms like Coforge showed strong performance. Clients are focusing on AI and cost savings.… The Economic Times · May 20
Major new gas deal promises ‘flexible’ power – but is it locking Europe into more fossil fuels? Campaigners are questioning whether French TotalEnergies and Czech EPH’s partnership will really improve Europe’s energy security. Euronews · May 20
The Independent UK · May 20 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved
France 24 · May 20 Pentagon says it reduced US troop brigades in Europe from four to three The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was cutting the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to those seen in 2021 as Washington presses European allies to assume greater responsibility for regional defence. The move will temporarily delay the deployment of…
The Economic Times · May 20 Italy and India set to upgrade ties during PM Modi's visit to Rome Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni are set to strengthen diplomatic and trade relations during Modi’s visit to Rome by upgrading India-Italy ties to a special strategic partnership. The visit will focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, artificial intelligence and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a project aimed at…
AAP · May 20 European Union reaches provisional deal on US tariffs Representatives of EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the implementation of the controversial tariff deal with the US.
The Guardian - AU · May 20 Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of Europe
Euronews · May 20 EU approves implementation of US tariffs under Trump hammer European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry — remains fragile as long as US President Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a tool of political pressure.
Euronews · May 19 ‘Each day counts’: EU scrambles to seal defence industry deal European parliamentarians, EU member states and Commission mediators are in the thick of talks aimed at bolstering the bloc’s defence industry by cutting down on bureaucracy. Despite the political will for the continent to rearm itself, significant divisions have emerged on the details of delivery.
Euronews · May 19 EU keeps carbon border tax unchanged despite fertiliser price crisis Fertiliser producers argue that the EU's carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly paying the bill through higher fertiliser costs.
Euronews · May 19 EU Order of Merit celebrates the same old memories and few fresh faces The European Order of Merit conferral ceremony came off as a celebration of the past with little hope for the future. Merkel was among those awarded.
InsideEVs · May 19 The Skoda Epiq Is Europe’s Big Small Electric SUV Skoda’s entry-level EV keeps the footprint small, but its trunk, range, and clever packaging make it look more useful than you think.
The Independent UK · May 19 NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent