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Why Life Abroad Wasn’t What Indians Expected - Money Isn’t Everything

For years, leaving India for the West or the Gulf was seen as the ultimate life plan — a ticket to higher salaries, better standards of living, safe cities, global education for children, and a more comfortable future. But increasingly, Indians abroad are discovering that a bigger paycheck doesn’t automatically…

Times Life · Feb 20

Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting

Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.

Euronews · Feb 20

Blackcurrants, olive oil, cheese: Why you should follow these foodie trails around Europe

From a newly developed blackcurrant trail in France to a historic route used by fishermen in Spain.

Euronews · Feb 20

Can Europe survive without US defence? Surprisingly, the Baltic sea nations are showing the way

Joint patrols are being mounted to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage: localised cooperation is our best hope for now, says Swedish security expert Elisabeth Braw

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Ukraine war briefing: EU eager for membership talks with Kyiv to begin ‘as soon as possible’

European Council president António Costa stops short of setting a date, but says we ‘cannot lose the momentum.’ What we know on day 1,458

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20

Transfer Rumors: European Giants Want Fernandes; Haaland’s Man City Exit Threat

Sandro Tonali, Julián Alvarez, Marcus Rashford and Antonio Rüdiger all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

Looking for a new PC? With RAM prices and shortages showing no sign of disappearing, is might be time to buy a secondhand laptop

Memory shortages and AI-driven chip demand are raising new PC prices, pushing European buyers toward refurbished laptops for affordability.

TechRadar · Feb 19

US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content

Freedom.gov appears to be administered by a branch of the Department of Homeland Security

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Macron casts Europe as 'safe space' for AI at New Delhi summit

French President Emmanuel Macron used his final day of a state visit to India on Thursday to defend Europe’s approach to artificial intelligence, telling global leaders in New Delhi that the continent offers a “safe space” for innovation.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 19

APT by Bruno Mars and Rose named best-selling song of last year

It is the first time the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry chart-topping song has featured a non-European or North American singer

Evening Standard · Feb 19