Europe News
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Macron teams up with Sánchez amid escalating clash with Trump
- Politics
- Aitor Hernández-Morales, Clea Caulcutt
- Mar 4, 2026
International tensions over the war in Iran are providing both leaders with a welcome respite from domestic turmoil.