Europe News
Spanish leader slams Merz for his deference to Trump
- Politics
- Aitor Hernández-Morales, Nette Nöstlinger
- Mar 9, 2026
"What Europe needs today is leadership, not vassals who pay homage to Trump," said Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz.
Starmer allies turn against Blair over Iran critique
- Politics
- Esther Webber
- Mar 9, 2026
Blair criticized Starmer's stance on Iran. For Team Starmer, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Rising oil prices throw Putin’s shadow fleet a lifeline
- Politics
- Marion Solletty
- Mar 9, 2026
The war in Iran has tightened markets, making sanctioned Russian shipments more attractive to buyers.
G7 weighs using emergency oil reserves amid soaring prices driven by war
- Politics
- Giorgio Leali
- Mar 9, 2026
Ministers are facing what could be the worst energy shock to the world economy in 50 years.
How Scotland went from brink of disaster to edge of glory
- Sports
- Mar 9, 2026
As Scotland's players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a distinct possibility. A title challenge? No c...
Middle East war is already affecting shipping — and Europe won’t be spared
- Politics
- Elisabeth Braw
- Mar 9, 2026
The escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz will have painful implications for global shipping as well as the world’s economies.
Ursula von der Leyen faces blowback over diplomatic ‘overreach’
- Politics
- Nicholas Vinocur
- Mar 9, 2026
As the Iran conflict enters its second week, European Commission president is overstepping her role and wading onto their turf, national diplomats say.
UK ordered to rethink block on return of mother and son in Syrian camp
- Politics
- Sam Blewett
- Mar 9, 2026
Home Office says it is "considering the judgement" after fresh legal blow to its bid to stop the return of a now-severely disabled woman who joined Islamic State in 2014.
Le Pen’s far right eyes local elections as launchpad for French presidential bid
- Politics
- Victor Goury-Laffont
- Mar 9, 2026
The National Rally's strong polling numbers don't guarantee victory.
Germany’s Greens set to win key state vote in blow to Merz’s coalition
- Politics
- Ferdinand Knapp
- Mar 8, 2026
The far-right Alternative for Germany party made the biggest gains in vote share in Baden-Württemberg, tapping into anxieties about the state’s struggling auto industry.
'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'
- Sports
- Mar 8, 2026
Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, which saw Steve Borthwick's side lose 23-1...
The EU’s fightback against right-wing populism starts here
- Politics
- Ali Walker
- Mar 8, 2026
Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob tells POLITICO that his right-wing election rival Janez Janša wants to break up the European Union.