Europe News
UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal
- Politics
- Esther Webber
- Apr 30, 2026
Firing of chief Olly Robbins cut short a radical program to reform the once-prized Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim
- Politics
- Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur
- Apr 30, 2026
As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.
Former Olympic hammer thrower emerges as Italian left’s new champion to take on Meloni
- Politics
- Hannah Roberts
- Apr 30, 2026
The mayor of Genoa is staying coy on whether she will make a big push into national politics before a general election expected next year.
How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro
- Politics
- Tim Ross
- Apr 30, 2026
As the coalition breaks apart, can centrist President Nicușor Dan find a way to contain the far right and keep the critical NATO member on a path to stability?
Arsenal hit seven to seal Leicester play-off fate
- Sports
- Apr 30, 2026
Arsenal close the gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points with two games in hand, after a resounding 7-0 win against Leicester City. The result confirms The Foxes are to finish the WSL season a...
Arteta 'fuming' about overturned Eze penalty
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the penalty awarded against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze was not a "clear and obvious error", meaning VAR did not need to intervene and the ori...
Who has the better front three - Bayern or PSG?
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
BBC Sport analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha analyse the difference between the attacking trios of Bayern Munich and PSG in their Champions League semi-final first leg, including Jamal Musiala'...
Should VAR have intervened to overrule Arsenal penalty?
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
BBC Sport pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith debate whether the on-field decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze, was enough of a "clea...
VAR denies Arsenal late penalty in draw against Atletico
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
Viktor Gyokeres puts Arsenal ahead from the spot before an equalising penalty from Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in the second half. A third penalty call for the Gunners is overturned by VAR which...
Europe has a fuel problem: It doesn’t know how much it has
- Politics
- Ben Munster, Martina Sapio, Tommaso Lecca
- Apr 29, 2026
Fears about supplies are growing faster than the EU’s ability to measure them.
Goalkeeper, 70, set to feature for Spanish fifth-tier club
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
When he pulls on the gloves for CD Colunga against CD Praviano in the fifth tier of Spanish football on Sunday, Angel Mateos Gonzalez will become the oldest player to appear in an official match in Sp...
Keir Starmer’s stack of unfinished business
- Politics
- Dan Bloom, Mizy Clifton, James Fitzgerald
- Apr 29, 2026
After 22 months and more than his share of strife, Starmer ends his first session of parliament with plenty still to be done.