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New EU medicines law aims to bypass India, China on key drugs
Politics

New EU medicines law aims to bypass India, China on key drugs

The EU wants to incentivise drugmakers to manufacture more medicines in Europe through state aid and procurement perks.

Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
Sports

Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing

Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen...

Norway’s pro-EU voices sense their moment
Politics

Norway’s pro-EU voices sense their moment

Iceland's upcoming referendum on accession talks offers Norway a chance to put membership back on its political agenda.

Inside the digital hunt for Ukraine’s missing children 
Politics

Inside the digital hunt for Ukraine’s missing children 

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Russia’s children’s rights commissioner over alleged abductions. 

Merz flubs his comeback tour
Politics

Merz flubs his comeback tour

The chancellor's attempts to revive his flagging popularity are backfiring.

La croisade de l’extrême droite contre le CNC inquiète le cinéma français
Politics

La croisade de l’extrême droite contre le CNC inquiète le cinéma français

Les cinéastes français craignent qu'une victoire du Rassemblement national à l'élection présidentielle n'entraîne des changements radicaux dans leur industrie.

Ukraine asks Europe to broker ‘airport ceasefire’ with Putin
Politics

Ukraine asks Europe to broker ‘airport ceasefire’ with Putin

Ukraine’s foreign minister told POLITICO Moscow might consider a deal as fears Kyiv could strike its major airports grow

Chelsea start contacting prospective head coaches
Sports

Chelsea start contacting prospective head coaches

Chelsea are starting to make contact with prospective managerial candidates as they move towards appointing the club's next permanent head coach, including Ando...

EUCOmaxxing: Influencers to be invited to EU summits
Politics

EUCOmaxxing: Influencers to be invited to EU summits

YouTubers and TikTokers would be granted access under a Council pilot scheme.

France opposes fast-tracking EU budget deal by year-end
Politics

France opposes fast-tracking EU budget deal by year-end

Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pushed back against calls to finalize negotiations before the French presidential elections in 2027.

'Concerning' number of young people exposed to ads for 'life-threatening' substances
Sports

'Concerning' number of young people exposed to ads for 'life-threatening' substances

A "concerning" number of young people are exposed to social media adverts for "life-threatening" performance-enhancing substances on a weekly basis, according t...

Keir Starmer has one last chance to avoid Labour leadership chaos
Politics

Keir Starmer has one last chance to avoid Labour leadership chaos

A grim reckoning awaits the British leader after top Labour figures called on him to step down — or face a challenge.

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