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Trump’s Iran gamble carries a political cost
Politics

Trump’s Iran gamble carries a political cost

The decision to go to war was a dangerous wager that force could achieve what diplomacy couldn't — and it'll likely cause the president trouble come November.

MAGA embrace: Europe’s nationalists head to Washington
Politics

MAGA embrace: Europe’s nationalists head to Washington

Right-wing populists from across Europe are converging on the U.S. capital, where Speaker Mike Johnson is headlining a sovereignty conference.

Trump’s FAFO moment: America needs Europe after all 
Politics

Trump’s FAFO moment: America needs Europe after all 

The U.S. assault on Iran has hammered another bruise into the transatlantic relationship, with Macron, Starmer and Sánchez resisting Trump’s demands to back his...

Kofane scores stunner as Leverkusen beat Hamburg to close in on top four
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Kofane scores stunner as Leverkusen beat Hamburg to close in on top four

Christian Kofane produces a brilliant finish to help Bayern Leverkusen beat Hamburg 1-0 in the German Bundesliga to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for nex...

'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Man Utd manager
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'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Man Utd manager

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says their last-minute defeat to 10-man Newcastle "hurts a lot" and he's "bitterly disappointed" after his side lost 2...

'Arsenal's commitment and desire to win is incredible' - Arteta
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'Arsenal's commitment and desire to win is incredible' - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his sides "commitment and desire to win is incredible" after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to extend their lead at the to...

Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw
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Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw

Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they're held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behin...

Polish president hunts for alternatives to EU defense loans
Politics

Polish president hunts for alternatives to EU defense loans

Accessing the EU's €150 billion SAFE program is turning into a political battle in Poland.

Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict
Politics

Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict

British government thinks direct phase of the conflict will last for weeks — but its tail could be much longer.

EU scrambles to defend Spain from Trump’s embargo menace
Politics

EU scrambles to defend Spain from Trump’s embargo menace

President Donald Trump’s threat to cut all ties with Spain after it opposed his war on Iran again puts the bloc’s unity to the test.

Macron teams up with Sánchez amid escalating clash with Trump
Politics

Macron teams up with Sánchez amid escalating clash with Trump

International tensions over the war in Iran are providing both leaders with a welcome respite from domestic turmoil. 

Williams engineer on how TV show led to her F1 career
Sports

Williams engineer on how TV show led to her F1 career

Wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her journey into Formula 1, from not knowing "anything about motorsport" to working in the William...

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