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A Trump-Putin carve-up of Ukraine is indefensible

Letters: If the US wants European troops to be peacekeepers, we should get a place at the negotiating table, writes William Seaford, while Mark Cottle recalls British sacrifices for the US. Plus a letter from Simon Rew

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Shein could be a shot in the arm for the London Stock Exchange – but the fashion giant might not like the added scrutiny

Fast fashion giant Shein’s mooted flotation on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) could be larger than any stock exchange listing seen in Europe in the last year. Coming at a time when the LSE is struggling to attract new listings, with some firms migrating to other exchanges, this could be…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

What are the most likely scenarios in the Ukrainian war?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point in European and global geopolitics, challenging the foundations of the post-Cold War security order. Three years into the conflict, the European Union today faces a variety of scenarios that could redefine not only Ukraine’s future, but also the EU’s role…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

Trump’s Ukraine policy shift: How are European leaders planning to respond?

European leaders are scrambling for responses after Trump reached out to Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025

Europe’s competitiveness is challenged. Together we can turn it around

Europe must focus on adopting gen AI in a way that prioritizes people, builds trust, and eradicates siloes.

Fortune · Feb 18, 2025

US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war

Riyadh talks involving US secretary state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip

When the controversial CEO of a global automaker becomes the Best-Friend-in-Chief and helps to define national policy, there might be some bleed-over into conflicts of interest. It seems that China may be betting on exactly that, especially as Tesla waits for the Chinese government to approve the use of its Full Self-Driving software on Chinese…

InsideEVs · Feb 18, 2025

Paris summit exposes European divisions as US shift forces unity on Ukraine

Following an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders remain divided on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's dramatic policy shift on Ukraine, with France and Britain pushing for security guarantees and Germany bristling at any suggestion troops could be deployed.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025

US and Russia hold talks on Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia

The talks could lead to a summit later this month between US President Trump and Russian President Putin.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025

Trans people affirmed their gender without medical help in medieval Europe − history shows how identity transcends medicine and law

Restrictions on medical care for transgender youth assume that without the ability to medically transition, trans people will vanish.

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025