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Latest news and updates from Europe.
Spanish rail disaster ramps up pressure on Sánchez
The prime minister is already reeling from corruption and sexual harassment scandals in the Socialist party.
Belichick's Hall of Fame exclusion ridiculous - Trump
US President Donald Trump says it is "ridiculous" that Bill Belichick - widely considered the greatest NFL coach ever - has reportedly been denied first-ballot...
'I'm always the chaser?' - Djokovic unimpressed by reporter's question
24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic says he felt "disrespectful" after being asked how he felt "chasing" Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, after previously...
'Are we animals in the zoo?' - Pegula and Swiatek call for privacy
Top ten tennis players Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek have echoed Coco Gauff's concerns over the use of cameras away from the court at the Australian Open, insi...
'We don't want to be that team' - how can Newcastle cure travel sickness?
Newcastle United have only won three away games in all competitions this season and head coach Eddie Howe wants his side to rise to the challenge as they face E...
A credibility test for Europe’s fisheries policy
Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
The Slovak PM, a Trump ally, told leaders at last week's EU summit he was concerned about the way the U.S. president spoke to him, European diplomats said.
Iranians are making history. Europe must act.
The people of Iran are paying with their lives, and the EU can no longer hide behind procedure.
Merz’s conservatives push to stop far-right surge in Germany’s east
Ahead of a series of key state elections, one conservative premier’s decision to step aside is intended to prevent the AfD from coming to power.
5 China experts on how Keir Starmer should play his China trip
POLITICO asked Beijing watchers —including an ex-diplomat and former minister — to offer advice to the British PM as he arrives in Beijing.
All the economic wins Keir Starmer wants to bag in China
... and all the ones too tough to mention.
Mark Rutte’s Trump flattery strains NATO
The alliance secretary-general helped bring NATO back from the brink on Greenland. But some in Europe are now asking: At what cost?