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France, EU Take Aim At Trump's Assault On Science, Seek To Lure US Researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the European Union seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.

International Business Times

France hosts summit to lure scientists threatened by US budget cuts

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced major funding packages at a conference in Paris on Monday, as Europe seeks to attract US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump's policies and funding cuts.

Radio France Internationale

World leaders congratulate 'Albo' on Labor's victory

World leaders have sent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese messages of congratulations after Labor's re-election.

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The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned

As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.

Euronews

Ventotene manifesto: why European politicians are arguing over a 1941 document written by a group of imprisoned Italian antifascists

The Trump administration’s decision to distance itself from Nato obligations signals a potential dismantling of the historical transatlantic order – and not merely in military terms. As the United States disengages from European affairs and cuts ties with what secretary of defense Pete Hegseth called Nato’s “pathetic” freeloaders, it is…

The Conversation

Day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia wraps up: Key takeaways

Manfred Weber, running as the sole candidate for the presidency, was re-elected as European People’s Party President with 502 votes in favour and 61 against during day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Euronews

Iberian Peninsula blackout sparks spread of false theories online

With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.

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The EU can’t replace the US as a global player until it sheds its own colonial thinking

Eurocentric assumptions and bullying resource-grabs are justified causes of outrage in the global south, says Brussels-based journalist Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

UK and EU defy Trump with new strategic partnership to boost trade and security

Officials draft declaration to help tackle ‘fluctuations’ in world economy

The Guardian - UK

Von der Leyen and Trump will meet at 'right moment' when EU-US trade deal is ready

The European Commission hopes to schedule a meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump once trade talks yield results.

Euronews

In pictures: Pope Francis buried, mourned by hundreds of thousands

Hundreds of thousands gathered in the Vatican on Saturday to watch the final journey of Pope Francis, attended by leaders and royals from around the world.

Euronews

Five historic moments from Pope Francis' funeral

From the suggestive Trump-Zelenskyy summit to the second-ever encounter between the US president and Ursula von der Leyen: The funeral ceremony for Pope Francis offered several significant developments.

Euronews

Pope’s funeral a diplomatic minefield as Trump sets fire to US alliances

President’s international engagements have set stage for explosive confrontations and Pope Francis’s funeral comes at an especially fraught moment

The Guardian - UK

Visas for young EU citizens to work in UK: We're moving in a good direction, says German ambassador to London

But the UK government is wary that such a scheme could spark accusations of a return to freedom of movement

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The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Reform UK on course to win in two mayoral contests – as it happened

Polling predicts victory for party in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull/East Yorkshire with the Greens possibly taking West of England

Evening Standard

EU-UK talks making ‘good progress’ says Downing Street after von der Leyen visit

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the European Commission president to Number 10.

Euronews

EU and UK underline commitment to energy transition at London summit

The president of the European Commission has underlined the need for Europe to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels at an energy security summit hosted jointly by the UK government and International Energy Agency, despite US demands for Europe to ramp up LNG imports.

The Guardian - UK

UK deal with EU will not return to ‘arguments of the past’, minister says

Exclusive: Thomas-Symonds says growth is top priority as Starmer talks to von der Leyen before May summit

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A new deal with the EU is exactly what Britain needs. Here’s how Labour will achieve it

This isn’t about politics – it’s about pragmatism. Working with our allies will make British people safer, more secure and more prosperous, says Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations

The Independent UK

MPs call for youth visa scheme to create closer relationship with EU post-Brexit

The letter comes as Sir Keir prepares to meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

Evening Standard

Labour MPs call for youth visa scheme as part of closer relationship with EU

More than 60 Labour backbenchers have written to the Government

Euronews

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

International Business Times

The World Leaders Set To Attend Francis's Funeral

Several world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is likely to also draw a huge crowd in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Euronews

EU won't decouple from China as condition for reaching trade deal with Trump

Despite the latest developments, the EU's policy on China will remain based on "de-risking" rather than "decoupling", Brussels has said.

Fortune

Europe’s richest man Bernard Arnault slammed the EU for failing U.S. negotiations—but von der Leyen says countries are 'lining up to work with us'

"It will be Brussels' fault" if LVMH produces more of its high-end goods in the U.S., Arnault warned.

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