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Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters
Politics

Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters

The German chancellor is casting around for someone to blame abroad as growth stalls and his popularity nosedives at home.

Estonia wants Europe to shut the door on Putin’s ex-fighters
Politics

Estonia wants Europe to shut the door on Putin’s ex-fighters

Critics warn the measure could punish those coerced into frontline service.

Hungary’s Magyar meets von der Leyen to game-plan unlocking frozen EU funds
Politics

Hungary’s Magyar meets von der Leyen to game-plan unlocking frozen EU funds

Budapest's next government is drawing up a fast-track reform plan to claim billions in EU cash.

'Tottenham messed up' - A win at last for Spurs, but is it too late?
Sports

'Tottenham messed up' - A win at last for Spurs, but is it too late?

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, football writer Mark Ogden and former Premier League striker Chris Sutton discuss how Tottenham are heading towards relegatio...

Trump’s Voice of America: The free-speech crusader pushing MAGA on Europe
Politics

Trump’s Voice of America: The free-speech crusader pushing MAGA on Europe

U.S. diplomat Sarah Rogers is pledging $500 million to fight online “censorship” and ripping into European elites over mass migration. 

Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei
Sports

Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is elimin...

Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal
Politics

Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal

Socialists in Brussels need to pressure their Romanian member party to "maintain their credibility," Greens chair says.

Delap wants to stay at Chelsea - Tuesday's gossip
Sports

Delap wants to stay at Chelsea - Tuesday's gossip

Liam Delap wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea career, Barcelona contact Atletico Madrid over a possible Julian Alvarez transfer, Steven Gerrard could be in...

Capitals cool on Brussels age-check app 
Politics

Capitals cool on Brussels age-check app 

The EU's app to check the age of internet users faces resistance from national governments, according to a survey by POLITICO.

5 ways the Iran war shows NATO is not ready to fight Russia
Politics

5 ways the Iran war shows NATO is not ready to fight Russia

From ammunition shortages to underinvestment in navies, the alliance is far from battle ready.

Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup
Sports

Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons says he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and thi...

World’s greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis
Politics

World’s greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis

The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Mexico and the U.K. are debating whether to expand or restart domestic fossil fuel production. 

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