Timeline: Week 11 of Russia’s war in Ukraine Al Jazeera recaps key events during week 11 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: UN calls for end to school strikes after nearly 100 child deaths in April; EU to consider Ukraine’s membership – as it happened UN verifies nearly 100 child killings but says figure likely higher; Ukraine’s EU application to be assessed in June, says France The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022
What the papers say – May 12 The front pages focus on a potential trade war with Europe and Boris Johnson’s latest diplomatic effort. The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Japan PM Kishida pledges further cooperation with EU on Russia Tokyo earlier this week announced it would phase out imports of Russian oil. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022
EU seeks bigger role in Asia's 'theatre of tensions', warns on China European Union leaders said on Thursday that the EU wants to become a bigger actor in Asia, which they termed a "theatre of tensions", warning of an increasingly assertive China even as they called on Beijing to defend the multilateral global order. Reuters · May 12, 2022
Why Ukraine will likely win Eurovision The song contest might be fodder for Will Ferrell spoofs, but it also reflects the political culture in Europe Salon · May 12, 2022
The War in Ukraine Will Be a Historic Turning Point But for History to Take the Right Path, America and Europe Must Work Together Foreign Affairs · May 12, 2022
List of holiday destinations that will continue to enforce the face mask rule on flights to and from Ireland "From that date, face masks will be optional on all Ryanair flights except those flights to/from the 15 EU States where masks remain mandatory on public transport" Irish Mirror · May 11, 2022
Tories accused of costing English regions £1bn with ‘broken’ levelling-up pledge The Government has hit back strongly against Labour’s analysis, insisting it is not failing to live up to its promise. The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Joe Biden calls on Boris Johnson not to rip up Northern Ireland protocol A White House spokesman has stressed the need for talks to continue to resolve the issues Evening Standard · May 11, 2022
Ryanair clear-up face mask rules for Spain, Portugal, Italy and other top Irish tourist destinations Fliers may have to wait for face masks rule on flights to be properly lifted Irish Mirror · May 11, 2022
PM piles pressure on EU over Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of Liz Truss showdown The UK is thought to be drawing up plans for legislation to override parts of the deal, which the PM signed in 2020 so Britain could quit the EU after the 2016 referendum Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022
Truss urged to step back from brink in explosive Brexit spat with Brussels over Northern Ireland Tearing up Northern Ireland protocol ‘will spark trade war, drive up inflation and damage UK influence’, warns senior Tory MP The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
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The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 UK goes further than any other Nato country in Sweden and Finland pledge Analysis: Boris Johnson’s move seen as high-value commitment at a time of great tension
Wales Online · May 11, 2022 Apple could be ditching Lightning ports according to tech expert The cable has been in use on Apple devices for 10 years
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 The Guardian view on the Northern Ireland protocol: make it work Editorial: Government threats to abandon the deal only stir more grievance and put Britain’s reputation as a reliable partner in jeopardy
Dublin Live · May 11, 2022 Ryanair says face masks will still be mandatory on flights to 15 EU countries The update to the health safety measures for air travel was issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) this morning
Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022 Ryanair to drop face mask rules on EU flights - except for 15 countries Ryanair is dropping its face mask rules on flights for passengers after the EU announced that coverings are no longer mandatory - but some holiday hotspots such as Greece and Spain haven't made the cut
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 MEPs call for 20% reduction in car emissions by 2025 European parliament’s environment committee proposes interim goal on way to all-electric future
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 Google strikes content deals with 300 European publishers Google says it struck licensing deals with 300 news publishers in Europe in its latest effort to comply with a recently introduced European Union copyright law
The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022 Northern Ireland's economy 'outperforming the UK's because of EU deal perks' NORTHERN Ireland’s economy is outperforming the UK’s because of its special relationship with the EU – demonstrating how Scotland is “paying…
Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022 Man banned from easyJet flight has stag do in Wetherspoons after passport blunder A groom had his brother fly in from the US and his best man from Sweden for a stag weekend in Copenhagen but he was forced to cancel his plans after an embarrassing passport gaff
Reuters · May 11, 2022 Ireland warns Britain against unilateral action on N.Ireland protocol The European Union would launch legal action and possibly impose countermeasures against Britain if London takes unilateral action that undermines the Northern Ireland protocol, Ireland's foreign minister warned on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · May 11, 2022 Brexit: The food items British travellers can no longer take into the EU Due to Brexit and Covid restrictions, Brits may be confused about the new rules for travelling to the European Union (EU).