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Caddell credits players after 'rollercoaster' season
Sports

Caddell credits players after 'rollercoaster' season

It has been quite the season for Declan Caddell as Crusaders manager, who has successfully secured the north Belfast side's Premiership status for next season a...

SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets - but Celtic given no mandate
Sports

SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets - but Celtic given no mandate

The SPFL have not mandated Celtic to provide away tickets to Rangers for this month's final Old Firm derby of the season but say the visitors should receive a "...

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on
Politics

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on

The trade accord with the South American bloc will boost exports of cars and Champagne, but political wrangling over it persists.

Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local
Politics

Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local

The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are battling it out in Surrey on May 7 — and trying to cut through the cynicism.

'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Sports

'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth

Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal P...

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump
Politics

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump

The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been "humiliated" in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington's forces out of Ge...

Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality
Politics

Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality

An American drawdown from Germany would take years, cost billions — and potentially damage the U.S. military campaign in Iran.

EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions 
Politics

EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions 

Commission chief promotes expansive “European champions” agenda as her Spanish No. 2 defends the foundational rules of the EU single market. 

Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?
Sports

Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?

It's relegation judgement night on the final Friday of the Scottish Championship season proper, with Morton, Airdrieonians and Ross County all at risk of being...

Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018
Sports

Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018

Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane tells BBC Sport NI about missing the 2018 Irish Cup final which the Bannsiders won 3-1 against Cliftonville through injury and his...

UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal
Politics

UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal

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

EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim

As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.

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