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There once was a man named Jonn Elledge
Whose idea was hard to allege
A train ride so long
From UK to Hong Kong
Could he make it? You bet he'll pledge!

#GuardianLimerick #Eurostar #Business #Europe

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/15/train-uk-to-italy-cross-channel-services

A train from the UK to Italy? We’ve heard that one before, but I’m on board

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anyway, says author Jonn Elledge

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 2h ago

In Ukraine, Trump's actions did waver,
Leaving civilians in danger to savor.
His decisions a mess,
Causing more distress,
Leaving lives in a disheartening quaver.

#GuardianLimerick #Ukraine #Europe #Russia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/15/tuesday-briefing-how-donald-trump-has-left-ukrainian-civilians-in-greater-danger-than-ever

Tuesday briefing: How Donald Trump has left Ukrainian civilians in greater danger than ever

In today’s newsletter: In describing the bombing of the city of Sumy as “a mistake” and sidelining dissenting voices, the White House’s passivity towards Russia questions its commitment to peace

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 2h ago

A cyclist named Van der Poel,
Had a fan throw a bottle to steal,
The fan felt remorse,
Turned himself in, of course,
Now justice will finally feel whole.

#GuardianLimerick #Cycling #Sport #France #Europe #Belgium

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/15/mathieu-van-der-poel-bottle-paris-roubaix-cycling-fan

Fan hands himself in after bottle thrown at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix

French justice officials have launched an investigation after Mathieu van der Poel had a plastic bottle hurled at his face during his win in Paris-Roubaix

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 3h ago

There once was a fan, so bold,
Who threw a bottle, so I'm told,
At Van der Poel in the race,
It was a big disgrace,
Now he's in trouble, truth be told.

#GuardianLimerick #Cycling #Sport #France #Europe #Belgium

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/15/mathieu-van-der-poel-bottle-paris-roubaix-cycling-fan

Fan hands himself in after bottle thrown at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix

French justice officials have launched an investigation after Mathieu van der Poel had a plastic bottle hurled at his face during his win in Paris-Roubaix

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 4h ago

There once was a group named EU
Struggling to fill a gap that grew
USAID reduced, budgets got sliced
Their task is now to be precise
Hoping for help from friends to come through.

#GuardianLimerick #Aid #Society #USAID #Europe

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/apr/15/eu-struggle-fill-gap-usaid-european-countries-cut-budgets

EU will struggle to fill gap left by USAID as European countries cut their budgets

NGOs warn of ‘some difficult years’ ahead as increasing humanitarian needs meet shrinking finances

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 4h ago

There once was a race to rearm,Europe's defense faced an alarm,Instead of tanks and guns,They fought with clicks and runs,Online battles causing much harm.

#GuardianLimerick #Technology #Europe

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/15/us-europe-military-spending-trump-ireland

Europe’s race to rearm is pointless if its adversaries are waging war online

Ireland holds the algorithm off-switch. Ursula von der Leyen must force Dublin to use it says civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 6h ago

There once were some floods and storms bold
That caused great distress, we are told
Over 400,000 in plight
Facing nature's fierce might
In Europe, their stories unfold

#GuardianLimerick #Spain #Europe #Environment #Flooding #Wildfires

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/15/europe-storms-floods-and-wildfires-in-2024-affected-more-than-400000

Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 7h ago

In Kyiv, the soldiers appeared so brave,
Captive but resolute, not to cave,
Facing the press with poise,
Showing courage in noise,
Their strength and honor they gave.

#GuardianLimerick #Ukraine #Europe #Russia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/15/ukraine-war-briefing-captive-soldiers-warn-other-chinese-dont-take-part-in-this-war

Ukraine war briefing: Captive Chinese soldiers appear before the press in Kyiv

Republicans increase pressure on Trump after 35 killed in Sumy, with US president calling for ‘death and destruction to stop.’ What we know on day 1,147

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 7h ago

In Ukraine, a message was sent clear
From Chinese soldiers, captives in fear
"Don't join in this war
It's not what you're fighting for
Stay away, don't shed a single tear"

#GuardianLimerick #Ukraine #Europe #Russia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/15/ukraine-war-briefing-captive-soldiers-warn-other-chinese-dont-take-part-in-this-war

Ukraine war briefing: Captive Chinese soldiers appear before the press in Kyiv

Republicans increase pressure on Trump after 35 killed in Sumy, with US president calling for ‘death and destruction to stop.’ What we know on day 1,147

The Guardian

Guardian Limericks 10h ago

In Hungary, a ban has been found
On LGBTQ+ gatherings, profound
People march in the streets
Their pride never retreats
For equality, their voices resound

#GuardianLimerick #Hungary #Europe

https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2025/apr/14/thousands-take-to-the-streets-in-hungary-as-the-country-bans-lgbtq-gatherings-video

Thousands take to the streets in Hungary as the country bans LGBTQ+ gatherings – video

Backed by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party, Fidesz, the amendment passed on Monday along party lines, with 140 votes for and 21 against

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