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Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe
From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
How the US election may unsettle Europe
Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economicsWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years
Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Why is Alonso the most sought-after manager in Europe?
Rory Smith breaks down why Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich last summer, but could well end up as the next Real Madrid manager.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star
Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick against Manchester City took him to 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting, but will he follow Ruben Amorim out of Lisbon?Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Europe’s critical infrastructure is becoming dangerously vulnerable
Governments must not only learn lessons from Ukraine about security but stimulate higher private sector investmentWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
What are Europe’s biggest weak spots for a Trump presidency?
A second Trump presidency will impact climate policy, trade, the war in Ukraine and EU defenceWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
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Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows
The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisisWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe
Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 –in pictures
Tyla, Busta Rhymes, Pet Shop Boys and Benson Boone perform at the awards while Taylor Swift stays behind in Kansas. • MTV Europe awards: Taylor Swift, Raye and Pet Shop Boys are big winners in ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
In Europe, Instagram Ads Are About to Get Less Personal
Meta Platforms, the Facebook and Instagram owner, faces pressure in Europe to ask before using data to target ads or train artificial intelligence.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Why Trump might challenge Europe’s deforestation regulation
While Trump’s instinct won’t be to greenlight this for World Trade Organization litigation, he should.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump will amplify American exceptionalism and divergence from Europe
On most dimensions, the policy mix of incoming president is positive for US equitiesWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Europe’s growth prospects hit by fiscal restraint
EU governments’ belt-tightening plans come at a time when more investment is needed and growth is weakWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Europe frets as Ukraine’s front line begins to fracture
Also in this newsletter: Should the European prosecutor’s office get powers to fight Russia’s shadow fleet?World - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion
Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Rory wins in Dubai for 6th title as best in Europe
Rory McIlroy capped off a tumultuous year by winning the World Tour Championship and his sixth title as Europe's No. 1 player.Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago -
Finding the money to make Europe great again
Frozen assets and large capital exports should be go-to sources for funding a geopolitical transformationBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe
As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area
Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon were “far too high.”World - The New York Times - October 20 -
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Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal
More than 100 professional women's footballers sign an open letter urging Fifa to end a sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Women's stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal
A group of over 100 professional women's footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’
Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’. More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
Dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to get tougher on Israel when it comes to press freedoms in Gaza, warning that a lack of media access in the war-torn territory has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Liz Cheney urges conservatives to back Kamala Harris over abortion
Ex-Republican congresswoman, longtime abortion rights opponent, campaigns with vice-president in swing states. Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and longtime opponent of abortion ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Obama and Walz urge Democrats to vote early in battleground Wisconsin
Voters lined up across battleground Wisconsin to cast their ballots on the first day of early, in-person voting as former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz ...Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support
Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance. Patricia Scotland, the departing secretary general of the Commonwealth, has ...World - The Guardian - October 23