Ukraine Accuses Russia of Stalling Peace Negotiations May 30, 2025 Both Kyiv and Moscow have been maneuvering to set the terms and tempo of any talks to end the fighting. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes Both Kyiv and Moscow have been maneuvering to set the terms and tempo of any talks to end the fighting. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
A Girl Struggles to Survive Her Country’s War and Her Own May 30, 2025 12 +3 escaped her village in eastern Ukraine just before Russian troops overran it. But her fight was only beginning. Margaryta Karpova NYT > World > Europe NYTimes 12 escaped her village in eastern Ukraine just before Russian troops overran it. But her fight was only beginning. Margaryta Karpova NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
Russia Appears to Launch New Offensive in Ukraine Amid Peace Talks May 29, 2025 Moscow’s dual campaign of intensified frontline attacks and bombardment of Ukrainian cities has further reduced the prospects for an end to the fighting. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes Moscow’s dual campaign of intensified frontline attacks and bombardment of Ukrainian cities has further reduced the prospects for an end to the fighting. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
What to Know About the Liverpool FC Parade Car Crash May 27, 2025 Almost 50 people including four children +2 NYT > World > Europe were injured on Monday after a driver plowed into a crowd that had been celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title. NYTimes Almost 50 people including four children NYT > World > Europe were injured on Monday after a driver plowed into a crowd that had been celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title. NYTimes
What’s Trump’s Vision on China, Russia and the World? May 26, 2025 +2 China and Russia each dominate their sphere of influence. NYT > World > Europe President Trump’s recent actions and statements suggest he might want an arrangement where the United States NYTimes China and Russia each dominate their sphere of influence. NYT > World > Europe President Trump’s recent actions and statements suggest he might want an arrangement where the United States NYTimes
Trump’s Warming Toward Syria Complicates Israel's Military Strategy May 25, 2025 +2 Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided. NYT > World > Europe Since Mr. Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader NYTimes Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided. NYT > World > Europe Since Mr. Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader NYTimes
In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs May 24, 2025 a hot dog-loving country. +1 Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine NYT > World > Europe NYTimes a hot dog-loving country. Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
At an Uncertain Moment for Germany, Suddenly Boring Doesn’t Look So Bad May 23, 2025 NYT > World > Europe +1 The small city of Bielefeld was once the butt of jokes for its blandness. Now it embodies the kind of stability Germans long for. NYTimes NYT > World > Europe The small city of Bielefeld was once the butt of jokes for its blandness. Now it embodies the kind of stability Germans long for. NYTimes
Friday Briefing May 22, 2025 Here’s what you need to know. NYT > World > Europe + NYTimes Here’s what you need to know. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes
UK Net Migration Almost Halved in 2024, Data Shows May 22, 2025 Net migration dropped by 50 percent in 2024 +3 NYT > World > Europe official data showed on Thursday suggesting that a period of soaring immigration may be ending. NYTimes Net migration dropped by 50 percent in 2024 NYT > World > Europe official data showed on Thursday suggesting that a period of soaring immigration may be ending. NYTimes
Aix-en-Provence Celebrates Cézanne With Monthslong Series of Events May 21, 2025 Aix-en-Provence +3 is celebrating all things Cézanne this summer with the reopening of his estate and studio. NYT > World > Europe the French city where the artist spent most of his life NYTimes Aix-en-Provence is celebrating all things Cézanne this summer with the reopening of his estate and studio. NYT > World > Europe the French city where the artist spent most of his life NYTimes
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