Share a tip on a spring break in Europe Whether it was a city break or wildflower-strewn hiking trip, tell us about your favourite spring break – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Trump Administration's Russia-Ukraine Envoy To Visit Ukraine Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy, to visit Ukraine with Zelensky, highlighting Europe's role in US-Russia talks. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
European Leaders Mobilize To Address Russia-Ukraine Conflict European leaders respond to U.S. mediation efforts in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with discussions at the Munich Security Conference... Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Tree-killing beetle found to be attracted to Britain’s most common spruce Discovery of pest in UK raises fears for Sitka spruce, which accounts for half of country’s commercial plantations The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump for first time in Washington DC KEIR Starmer is set to become the first European leader to meet Donald Trump since his re-election after it was confirmed he will meet the US… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer willing to put troops into Ukraine as UK and Europe ‘need to do more’ The Prime Minister’s comments come amid fears the United States will reduce its defence commitments in the continent. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week amid split on talks to end Putin's Ukraine war Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister will fly to the US within days Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Zuckerberg’s new policy chief warns EU Meta will run to Trump whenever tech company feels it’s being unfairly punished by Brussels The warning comes after Zuckerberg pledged to join President Trump in pushing back on governments around the world that go after American companies. Fortune · Feb 17, 2025
Badenoch takes aim at ‘poison of left-wing progressivism’ The Tory leader was accused of ‘competing with Nigel Farage to fawn over Donald Trump’ The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Russia and US to meet for talks on Ukraine’s future after sidelined European leaders gather for emergency summit Keir Starmer is joining Emmanuel Macron and other leaders in Paris amid concerns Europe and Ukraine itself are being frozen out of discussions The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Ukraine Seeks Tangible Security Guarantees Amid European Peacekeeping Talks President Zelensky seeks concrete security guarantees for Ukraine amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Namibia’s Shark Island: Europe’s push for green hydrogen risks compromising sites of colonial genocide In September 2025, Namibia will host the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The Namibian government has ambitions to turn the country into a leading producer of green hydrogen for export to markets in Europe and elsewhere. However, the lands and waters now regarded as being essential to Europe’s energy transition are… The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025
What Canada can learn from the European Union about dealing with chaos and crises As United States President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada’s economic and political sovereignty, some observers have floated the idea of Canada becoming a member of the European Union. The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025
European Leaders Meet To Address Security Concerns European leaders meet to address implications of U.S. diplomatic actions towards Ukraine and discuss enhancing defense capabilities and unity among EU nations. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Reason · Feb 17, 2025 U.S. Tells Europe To Handle Its Own Defense The U.S. is no longer willing to subsidize prosperous countries that won’t defend themselves.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Starmer says UK and Europe facing ‘generational challenge’ and ‘need to do more’ The Prime Minister’s comments come amid fears the United States will reduce its defence commitments in the continent.
Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025 Only US 'backstop' will stop Russia attacking Ukraine again, says Keir Starmer after Paris summit Prime Minister pledges that Europe will ‘do more’ to bolster its defence
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Starmer ‘living in fantasy land’ and must boost defence spending, ex-army chief warns After the prime minister confirmed he would be willing to put UK armed forces in harm’s way to defend the country, the former head of the army said the pledge ‘is going to come at a cost’
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Ange Postecoglou only interested in Tottenham progress despite European talk Spurs moved up to 12th with a much-needed victory after they exited the Carabao Cup and FA Cup earlier this month.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Trump Administration's Haste In Ukraine Negotiations May Benefit Putin Trump administration's urgency in Ukraine negotiations may give Putin leverage, causing concerns for Europe.
TechRadar · Feb 17, 2025 AWS quits CISPE board as cloud group continues European push CISPE board members must be Europe-based, so AWS has stepped down, but remains a member.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 ‘It’s Trump’s world’: European leaders divided on how to navigate ‘cacophony’ Many feel JD Vance’s speech in Munich shows Trump 2.0 is a far more disruptive and chaotic force than their worst fears
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Saudi Arabia Chosen For Ukraine Peace Talks Saudi Arabia chosen as venue for upcoming Ukraine peace talks, raising concerns over limited European involvement in decision-making.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 These are the best towns and cities to visit in Slovenia While Slovenia’s enchanting lakes and mountains never fail to amaze, Robin McKelvie reveals the magic to be found in the country’s urban spaces