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Iran war challenges Cyprus’ time in the EU hot seat

  • Politics
  • Gabriel Gavin
  • Mar 5, 2026

The tiny island nation finds itself under fire just after taking over the reins of the EU for a six-month stint.

Britain looks to Frederiksen’s migration plan to neutralize Farage

  • Politics
  • Sam Blewett
  • Mar 5, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is eager to take on complaints from liberal-minded colleagues — and combat Nigel Farage's right-wing insurgency.

Trump’s FAFO moment: America needs Europe after all 

  • Politics
  • Tim Ross, Eli Stokols
  • Mar 5, 2026

The U.S. assault on Iran has hammered another bruise into the transatlantic relationship, with Macron, Starmer and Sánchez resisting Trump’s demands to back his war. 

MAGA embrace: Europe’s nationalists head to Washington

  • Politics
  • Karl Mathiesen, Stefanie Bolzen, Kimberly Leonard
  • Mar 5, 2026

Right-wing populists from across Europe are converging on the U.S. capital, where Speaker Mike Johnson is headlining a sovereignty conference.

Trump’s Iran gamble carries a political cost

  • Politics
  • Ivo Daalder
  • Mar 5, 2026

The decision to go to war was a dangerous wager that force could achieve what diplomacy couldn't — and it'll likely cause the president trouble come November.

Kofane scores stunner as Leverkusen beat Hamburg to close in on top four

  • Sports
  • Mar 5, 2026

Christian Kofane produces a brilliant finish to help Bayern Leverkusen beat Hamburg 1-0 in the German Bundesliga to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for next season's Champions League, with the wi...

'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Man Utd manager

  • Sports
  • Mar 4, 2026

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says their last-minute defeat to 10-man Newcastle "hurts a lot" and he's "bitterly disappointed" after his side lost 2-1 at St James' Park in the Premier Leag...

'Arsenal's commitment and desire to win is incredible' - Arteta

  • Sports
  • Mar 4, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his sides "commitment and desire to win is incredible" after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.

Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw

  • Sports
  • Mar 4, 2026

Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they're held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a crucial 2-2 draw at th...

Polish president hunts for alternatives to EU defense loans

  • Politics
  • Wojciech Kość
  • Mar 4, 2026

Accessing the EU's €150 billion SAFE program is turning into a political battle in Poland.

Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict

  • Politics
  • Esther Webber, Dan Bloom, Sam Blewett
  • Mar 4, 2026

British government thinks direct phase of the conflict will last for weeks — but its tail could be much longer.

EU scrambles to defend Spain from Trump’s embargo menace

  • Politics
  • Camille Gijs, Aitor Hernández-Morales
  • Mar 4, 2026

President Donald Trump’s threat to cut all ties with Spain after it opposed his war on Iran again puts the bloc’s unity to the test.