Guerilla Games Co-Founder Is Now Developing a European 'Unreal Engine' to Challenge Epic Games A European version of Unreal Engine is now under development from Guerilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee. Player One · May 11
Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quit The Guardian - UK · May 11
Europe should behave more like China does if it wants to survive this age of chaos Instead of obsessing over rules that have ceased to matter, we must consider giving Beijing a dose of its own medicine, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations The Guardian - UK · May 11
Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace. The Guardian - AU · May 11
Russia has breached three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Ukraine president says Russian army is ‘not complying’ with the US-mediated truce and is ‘not even really trying to’ The Guardian - UK · May 10
Everton’s European hopes hit after Mateta’s equaliser for Crystal Palace Everton twice let the lead slip against Crystal Palace with Jean-Philippe Mateta earning a point late on to make it 2-2 The Guardian - UK · May 10
Former Epic director is building a European rival to the Unreal and Unity game engines — 'The Immense Engine' dev sees opportunity for AI agents to 'do the work of ten or fifteen people' A heavyweight games industry veteran says he is building a fully European alternative to popular games engines from American and Chinese companies. Tom’s Hardware · May 10
‘Degree of complacency’: are supply chains prepared for impact of ongoing Iran war? The economic warnings are bleak, but full extent of shortages are still not felt for many European countries The Guardian - UK · May 10
Is the Premier League starting to gobble up Uefa’s lower-tier competitions? Aston Villa and Crystal Palace’s runs to European finals are historic achievements, but symptomatic of a worrying trend The Guardian - UK · May 10
My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,… The Times of India · May 10
Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones The Guardian - UK · May 10
This New European Electric SUV Has A Secret From China The new Opel electric crossover will look German, may be built in Spain, but with Leapmotor’s EV architecture and battery tech. InsideEVs · May 9
Bournemouth sink Fulham in 10-a-side contest to strengthen European hopes Bournemouth took a step towards European football with a 1-0 victory at Fulham, Rayan scoring the winner after both sides had a player sent off The Guardian - UK · May 9
Who is Louis Mosley, the man tasked with defending Palantir against its critics? The company’s UK and Europe boss has become a lightning rod for the British public’s fear of a US tech takeover The Guardian - UK · May 9
The Guardian - UK · May 9 ‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East
Euronews · May 8 Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
The Economic Times · May 8 Schengen visa slots see limited availability ahead of Europe’s busy summer travel season Travellers planning summer trips to Europe’s Schengen Area may face delays in securing visa appointments as demand rises between May and August. The advisory also warned of possible airport delays linked to Europe’s new Entry Exit System and temporary border checks in several countries. Travellers and businesses have been advised…
Radio France Internationale · May 8 Increasing border checks across Europe test Schengen free movement France has repeatedly extended controls at its borders since 2015, with the latest prolongation now running until 31 October – as similar measures across Europe raise fresh questions about the future of passport-free travel in the European Union.
The Economic Times · May 8 Universities around the world scramble after cyberattack disrupts student portals A significant cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform has disrupted academic operations at numerous universities across the US, Australia, and Europe. Institutions like Stanford and Yale reported potential exposure of student data, including names and email addresses. The incident, with a cybercrime group claiming responsibility, highlights growing cybersecurity threats to…
The Guardian - UK · May 8 ‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators? A booming tech sector has disrupted translation jobs in publishing – but they could be needed for a while longer yet
The Guardian - UK · May 8 Experience: I am the best lightsaber fighter in Europe Some people wear elaborate clothes and spin their sabers like in the movies, but if you fight theatrically you’ll lose
The Times of India · May 8 A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about…
inkl · May 8 The Blue Silk Road: Why the Danube is the Axis of Europe’s 2026 Cultural Reset As the global community navigates the complexities of the mid-2020s, the narrative of European travel has shifted from mere leisure to a strategic engagement with history and infrastructure.
Euronews · May 8 El Niño looms: Near-record sea temperatures in April raise fears of more global heat The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come.
Evening Standard · May 7 Oliver Glasner jokes about Crystal Palace statue after historic Conference League victory Eagles have reached a final in their first ever European adventure