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Stevens beats Bingham to earn place at Crucible
Sports

Stevens beats Bingham to earn place at Crucible

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthe...

Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now
Politics

Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now

Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.

Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift
Politics

Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift

Veteran eurocrat Anthony Whelan is a safe pair of hands to lead the Commission’s competition department into a new era — especially for President Ursula von der...

Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final
Sports

Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final

Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final...

Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges
Politics

Ukraine races to secure air defense as global demand surges

Limited stockpiles and slow industrial ramp-up leave Ukraine leaning on U.S.-backed systems despite push for European solutions.

‘I thought it was me as a doctor’: 10 of the best political excuses ever
Politics

‘I thought it was me as a doctor’: 10 of the best political excuses ever

From Boris Johnson to Rudy Giuliani, top politicians have come up with some imaginative justifications for alleged misbehavior.

'It's make or break for him' - Is it silverware or the sack for Arteta?
Sports

'It's make or break for him' - Is it silverware or the sack for Arteta?

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier Lea...

Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs?
Sports

Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs?

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onouha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi is right to focus on raising moral...

Poland’s nationalist right recalibrates after Orbán’s heavy election loss
Politics

Poland’s nationalist right recalibrates after Orbán’s heavy election loss

Polish PM Donald Tusk is crowing that Péter Magyar's victory is also a win for him, while the right works out how to distance itself from Orbán.

Don’t read too much into Orbán’s defeat
Politics

Don’t read too much into Orbán’s defeat

Magyar's win is not a rejection of national conservatism — and it is far from a liberal victory.

Péter Magyar maps out grand bargain to reset Hungary’s ties with Brussels
Politics

Péter Magyar maps out grand bargain to reset Hungary’s ties with Brussels

Hungary's new leader is racing the clock to regain access to billions of euros in EU funds, but at the same time needs to satisfy many demands from Brussels.

Inside the Starmer foreign policy team trying to survive in Trump’s world
Politics

Inside the Starmer foreign policy team trying to survive in Trump’s world

POLITICO spoke to 23 current and former U.K. government aides and politicians to map the network advising the British PM at a moment of crisis.

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