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‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China

  • Politics
  • Gregorio Sorgi, Giovanna Faggionato
  • Feb 19, 2026

But smaller countries fear the club will sideline dissenting voices in pursuit of a two-speed Europe.

‘Remember Putin is a KGB officer’: Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy

  • Politics
  • Jamie Dettmer
  • Feb 19, 2026

Petro Poroshenko has some advice for his bitter rival, the current president of Ukraine.

French firebrand Sarah Knafo looks to Paris mayor race for big breakthrough

  • Politics
  • Sarah Paillou, Pauline de Saint Remy
  • Feb 19, 2026

The anti-immigrant MEP is betting the race for city hall will boost her name recognition ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.

US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in Iraq

  • Politics
  • Victor Jack
  • Feb 19, 2026

The push by Washington has become known internally as a ’return to factory settings,’ four diplomats told POLITICO.

'Bottle word will be used' for Arsenal - is title 'in Man City's hands'?

  • Sports
  • Feb 19, 2026

After blowing a two-goal lead to draw against the Premier League's bottom club Wolves, there will be no dodging the questions on whether Arsenal are mentally ready to end their 22-year wait to become...

Balague details aftermath of Vinicius racism allegation

  • Sports
  • Feb 19, 2026

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid's match at Benfica, explains the aftermath of the alleged racist incident between Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni...

Past Kane & chasing Mbappe - why Gordon is lethal in Europe

  • Sports
  • Feb 19, 2026

BBC Sport pundit Leon Osman says he can see Anthony Gordon scoring more goals in the Champions League if Newcastle United continue to play him up front with Nick Woltemade in behind, after the English...

Polish ruling coalition party implodes

  • Politics
  • Wojciech Kość
  • Feb 18, 2026

The centrist Polska 2050 has split up amid a bitter leadership fight ahead of a crucial 2027 parliamentary election.

Gordon makes history as Newcastle thrash Qarabag

  • Sports
  • Feb 18, 2026

Anthony Gordon scores four goals to overtake Alan Shearer as Newcastle's all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League, as Eddie Howe's side earn a 6-1 away win over Qarabag in the first leg of...

'The tone was set by Mourinho' - Benfica criticised by Kick It Out

  • Sports
  • Feb 18, 2026

The chair of Kick It Out, Sanjay Bhandari, says the lack of support from Benfica and the response of their manager Jose Mourinho has "set the tone" in the racism row between the Portuguese club and Re...

The insider guide to ECB musical chairs

  • Politics
  • Geoffrey Smith
  • Feb 18, 2026

Who will follow Christine Lagarde into the hot seat in Frankfurt? It’s anyone’s guess, but here are ours.

USA's Shiffrin puts Beijing disappointment behind her to become three-time Olympic champion

  • Sports
  • Feb 18, 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women's slalom title, her third career Olympic gold medal, to earn redemption from the disappointment of Beijing 2022 where she crashed out of both the giant slalom and slalo...