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Right-wing mogul ignites culture war in French cinema
But French filmmakers are not ready to cut ties with controversial Vincent Bolloré.
The Tories think they’re onto a winning plan — even as they keep losing
The Conservatives are struggling to capitalize on Labour's woes after a crushing election defeat — but party insiders tell POLITICO's Westminster Insider they s...
Phil Hogan emerges as front-runner in EU race for world’s biggest food agency
No European has run the U.N.'s food agency since 1975. Now three EU countries are fighting over who gets to try, and the unlikely front-runner is a man his own...
'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat
Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent year...
Europe should join Russia-Ukraine talks — but not as mediator, says Norway
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's stance clashes with that of EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, who characterized direct negotiations with Putin as a "trap."
NATO prepares a Baltic fortress to head off Putin
Gotland is preparing for a Russian attack while traditional security ties with the U.S. fray.
'It's been written' - Arsenal players look ahead to Champions League final
Before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Arsenal players Leandro Trossard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze ta...
Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer
Potential leadership contenders raced to critique the former PM's diagnosis of what’s gone wrong with the party.
Nigel Farage is facing his own threat from the right in Makerfield
Former ally Rupert Lowe could deprive the Reform UK leader of a crucial by-election win — and his Elon Musk-endorsed campaign is significantly outpacing rivals...
How a company turned visas to Europe into big business
VFS Global enjoys a near monopoly on outsourced visa processing, including for travel to most European countries.
Scandal after scandal lands Spain’s Sánchez on the ropes
It's becoming increasingly difficult for coalition allies to stick with the prime minister as the scale of alleged Socialist party corruption swells.
Pools & padel - Real presidential candidate's big plans
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme launches his campaign by promising to develop the club's training ground into a hub for fans including swimm...