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Israel braces for return of hostages after 15 months of pain

Many families of those taken on October 7 have no idea whether their loved ones are alive

Financial Times - 14h

Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat

If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respond

Financial Times - 1d

The key to dealing with Trump is for Europe not to play the victim

EU member states should not be in a hurry to appease the new US president

Financial Times - 1d

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.

BBC News - 2d

Reversal of fortunes: Europe’s thriving south and stagnant north

With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?

Financial Times - 3d

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.

The New York Times - 4d

Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This

Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.

The New York Times - 4d

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - 5d

The Los Angeles wildfires: Confronting the pain of loss

Sparks rode the hot breath of the Santa Ana Winds all across Los Angeles County this week, as wildfires destroyed thousands of structures, from the mountains to the ocean. Correspondent Lee Cowan ...

CBS News - 5d

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.

The New York Times - 5d

Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals

Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024

Financial Times - 5d

Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households

Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - Jan. 9

NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders

The Kings are asserting themselves in the West

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Brutal loss to Oilers a painful reminder Bruins aren't a contender

If the Bruins don't show dramatic improvement ASAP, the season could start to slip away from them amid a tough January schedule.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece

The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Where in Heaven and Hell and Eastern Europe Was Nosferatu Filmed?

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

'Peace within pain' - England's Jones on playing through grief

England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Europe is not a business backwater

Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potential

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?

Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

BBC News - Jan. 4

Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza

Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spread

Financial Times - Jan. 4

USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe

Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.

Wired - Jan. 3

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem

Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain

Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week. Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic

Djokovic double fault at 8-6 disastrous for star pairing Kyrgios heads home to ponder Australian Open return A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios shrugged off the pain in his surgically repaired ...