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Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
Politics

Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map

Hungary's incoming prime minister wants to forge closer ties with Austria and other Central European nations to wield greater power in Brussels.

EU attempts to outmaneuver Iran rollercoaster with emergency energy plan
Politics

EU attempts to outmaneuver Iran rollercoaster with emergency energy plan

There's only so much the EU can do to address the fallout of the chaotic war in the Gulf.

Costa steps up pressure to break EU budget deadlock
Politics

Costa steps up pressure to break EU budget deadlock

The European Council president wants to use a narrow window of opportunity to strike a deal by the end of 2026.

Boss of British Greens plots review to junk unpopular policies
Politics

Boss of British Greens plots review to junk unpopular policies

Zack Polanski's "eco-populist" force will revisit proposals to abolish the monarch and slash the motorway speed limit, officials tell POLITICO.

The great unblocking? EU foreign ministers eye sweeping changes as Orbán exits
Politics

The great unblocking? EU foreign ministers eye sweeping changes as Orbán exits

From aid for Ukraine to sanctions against Russia and Israel, EU diplomats say the bloc is now poised to make changes.

7 takeaways from Olly Robbins’ evidence on the Peter Mandelson vetting saga
Politics

7 takeaways from Olly Robbins’ evidence on the Peter Mandelson vetting saga

Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins' evidence to parliament appeared crafted to inflict maximum pain on Keir Starmer

Ulster's injury list grows before trip to Munster
Sports

Ulster's injury list grows before trip to Munster

Ulster continue to count the cost of Friday's 29-21 defeat by Leinster in the United Rugby Championship [URC] with six players added to the injury list for this...

From Attila the Hun to Donald J. Trump: A brief history of popes battling world leaders
Politics

From Attila the Hun to Donald J. Trump: A brief history of popes battling world leaders

With his veiled rebukes of the U.S. president, Leo XIV joins a rich tradition of pontiffs sparring with history's most iconic political figures.

Orbán’s EU fixer faces becoming Hungary’s ‘fall guy’
Politics

Orbán’s EU fixer faces becoming Hungary’s ‘fall guy’

Ambassador Bálint Ódor's knowledge of the EU's inner workings helped the outgoing government forcefully make its points for years. But his time in Brussels look...

The problem with Europe’s Big Tech breakup: It’s still hooked
Politics

The problem with Europe’s Big Tech breakup: It’s still hooked

Thanks to Trump, EU governments are trying to break their overreliance on U.S. technology. It won’t be cheap or easy.

Gordon will cost Bayern Munich £75m - Tuesday's gossip
Sports

Gordon will cost Bayern Munich £75m - Tuesday's gossip

Newcastle will sell Anthony Gordon if Bayern Munich match their £75m valuation, Manchester United keeping close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni, Yan Diomande top tar...

5 times Keir Starmer blamed the deep state
Politics

5 times Keir Starmer blamed the deep state

No. 10 Downing Street is making a habit of blaming officials for its woes.

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