Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds ‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here’s what that looks like The fledgling ‘coalition of the willing’ assembled for Ukraine could form the basis for an urgent European security response, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Europe And China Are Finally Pushing Back Against Screen Overload In the last few years, technology has essentially overtaken vehicle interiors, with massive touchscreens, minimalist interfaces, and fewer physical buttons than ever before. Automakers embraced these trends due to lower manufacturing costs and increasing customer demands—but it’s already starting to backfire. Motor1 · Feb 17
Marco Rubio’s warm words to Viktor Orbán reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe Secretary of state spoke of ‘golden age’ of US-Hungary relations at time of tense transatlantic relations with traditional allies The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Romanian finance minister backs Eurobonds and 'Made in Europe' in competitiveness drive Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe. Euronews · Feb 17
"We have been talking about a Thor’s hammer that shoots fire or flashes." Viking metal's biggest band are taking cues from Iron Maiden for their next album Amon Amarth have big plans when it comes to album 13 and the impending European tour Metal Hammer · Feb 17
Ford, Trump Administration Discussed Building Chinese Cars In America: Report Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that Ford could potentially team up with Chinese automakers in Europe, allowing them to build cars at its Valencia plant in Spain. Now, Ford has reportedly kicked off discussions to do the same in the US. Motor1 · Feb 17
What Grain Bulls Need Now as They Fight to Keep Price Trends Alive Here’s what corn, wheat, and soybean traders need to watch this week, including weather conditions in South America, the U.S., and Europe. Barchart · Feb 17
Forget Maga. Welcome to Mega: Make Empire Great Again Marco Rubio arrived at the Munich security conference with a disturbing message for European governments: empire is great The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives. TechRadar · Feb 17
Expanding Your Business In Europe Business is hard these days. Even established companies are facing difficulties in maintaining their brands and holding onto their existing client bases. Between the failing economy and so many companies flooding the market, it's not easy for people to stand out and push their products and services. However, expanding your… inkl · Feb 17
The AI startup that has quietly become one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies An image generation unicorn in Germany called Black Forest Labs is attracting investments from Nvidia, a16z and Meta. Fortune · Feb 17
How can Europe meet the challenge posed by the retreat of the US? At the Munich security conference, US secretary of state Marco Rubio spoke more warmly about the transatlantic relationship than US vice-president J.D. Vance at the same venue last year. However, faced with the presidency of the erratic Donald Trump, the need for Europe to do more to protect its security… The Conversation · Feb 17
JD Vance doesn't believe in free speech In 2025, the veep warned Europeans about censorship. Now the Trump administration is testing those same limits Salon · Feb 17
Euronews · Feb 17 Nothing CEO: Making tech fun again and inspiring human creativity Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, tells Euronews about the company's rise to unicorn status, expansion plans across India, Europe and the US, as well as the latest product launch plans.
The Times of India · Feb 17 World War III could happen in 5 years? Survey reveals rising fears across US, UK, and Europe World War III in 5 years? A lot of people in the US are genuinely worried about the future, as a new poll shows that nearly half of Americans, 46%, think World War III is “likely” or “very likely” by 2031. That’s a jump from last year, when the figure…
The Times of India · Feb 17 No visa, no paperwork needed for Indians: Armenia opens travel doors to expatriates across Gulf, US, Europe for 180 days Armenia has introduced a temporary visa-free regime for Indian passport holders with specific residence permits, allowing stays up to 180 days annually until July 01, 2026. This move aims to boost tourism and business, particularly for Indians residing in the GCC, US and Europe, simplifying travel for cultural exploration and…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17 Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’ Official says blockade on ‘shadow fleet’ would be illegal, and raises prospect of retaliation against European vessels
The Times of India · Feb 17 '29 missiles, 396 drones': Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Geneva Amidst peace talks in Geneva, Ukraine reported a massive Russian missile and drone assault on critical infrastructure, accusing Moscow of undermining diplomatic efforts. President Zelenskyy highlighted Russia's continued strikes, even on the eve of negotiations, indicating an unwillingness to compromise. The conflict, Europe's deadliest since WWII, sees Russia controlling significant…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17 Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane’s impact is clear but where the Spanish giants go post-Xabi Alonso only Florentino Pérez knows
The Times of India · Feb 17 Archaeological evidence shows early Europeans celebrated war with brutality Burials uncovered in northeastern France have drawn renewed attention to evidence of organised violence in Neolithic Europe. Archaeologists studying human remains from pits at Achenheim and Bergheim, dated to roughly 4300 to 4150 BCE, report signs of extreme trauma and the deliberate severing of left arms. A new isotope analysis…
Euronews · Feb 17 Crete, Algarve, Sardinia: Where to find Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to travellers There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.
Euronews · Feb 17 EU countries need to 'urgently coordinate' to adapt to climate change, EU's advisory board warns More frequent climate-related events such as flooding, wildfires, repeated heatwaves, and droughts call for a precautionary approach, according to the latest report from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.
Euronews · Feb 17 Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week.
Euronews · Feb 17 Top general says EU mutual defence clause should counter threats below NATO threshold The EU's mutual defence clause is more strongly worded than NATO's Article 5, but is generally seen as weaker as allies in the military alliance have so far counted on the deterrence provided by the US.