Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election May 18, 2025 +3 a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner. defeated George Simion Nicusor Dan NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the mayor of Bucharest a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner. defeated George Simion Nicusor Dan NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the mayor of Bucharest
Trump Wants an Iran Deal, but It May Be Weaker Than His Supporters Demand May 17, 2025 +2 Iran rejects any deal that would ban it from any nuclear enrichment long a demand of U.S. conservatives. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes Iran rejects any deal that would ban it from any nuclear enrichment long a demand of U.S. conservatives. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
DoorDash Agrees to Buy Deliveroo in $3.9 Billion Deal May 06, 2025 NYT > World > Europe NYTimes + The acquisition would give DoorDash a presence in the Middle East and expand its footprint in Europe. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes The acquisition would give DoorDash a presence in the Middle East and expand its footprint in Europe.
A Push to Remove Symbols of Imperial Russia Divides Odesa, Ukraine May 05, 2025 +1 A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa NYT > World > Europe NYTimes whose identity is tied up in its history. A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa NYT > World > Europe NYTimes whose identity is tied up in its history.
A Conclave Like No Other May 04, 2025 More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a precarious time for the church. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a precarious time for the church. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
Komische Oper Berlin Turns ‘Don Giovanni’ Into a Requiem May 04, 2025 In Berlin NYT > World > Europe NYTimes + the director Kirill Serebrennikov’s new production dispenses with the opera’s final sextet and leads directly into Mozart’s Requiem. In Berlin NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the director Kirill Serebrennikov’s new production dispenses with the opera’s final sextet and leads directly into Mozart’s Requiem.
Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate May 03, 2025 as someone who could have a steady +4 bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel. Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the Vatican secretary of state as someone who could have a steady bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel. Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin NYT > World > Europe NYTimes the Vatican secretary of state
These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope May 03, 2025 +1 As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor NYT > World > Europe NYTimes they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy. As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor NYT > World > Europe NYTimes they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.
Friday Briefing May 01, 2025 A shake-up of Trump’s top aides. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes A shake-up of Trump’s top aides. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
Reform U.K. Wins Special Election by Six Votes, in Blow to Starmer May 01, 2025 Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a key parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a key parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
A Contender for the Papacy Known for Promoting Dialogue With Other Faiths May 01, 2025 Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline comes from the diverse port city of Marseille in France. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline comes from the diverse port city of Marseille in France. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes