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Orbán’s nemesis turns his nationalist playbook against him
Politics

Orbán’s nemesis turns his nationalist playbook against him

By adopting the language of sovereignty and skepticism toward Brussels, Péter Magyar has become the Hungarian prime minister's most serious challenger yet.

EU Parliament to ditch Strasbourg trips thanks to American intervention
Politics

EU Parliament to ditch Strasbourg trips thanks to American intervention

US basketball league has a rather outdated view of France's borders.

French far right looks for Charlie Kirk moment after activist’s killing
Politics

French far right looks for Charlie Kirk moment after activist’s killing

The National Rally is seizing on the death of a 23-year-old affiliated with far-right extremists ahead of key local elections.

Why Britain struggles to hold onto its prime ministers
Politics

Why Britain struggles to hold onto its prime ministers

From rising prices to WhatsApp, Westminster insiders explain why Britain feels ungovernable.

In Trump’s world, look to the middle powers for hope 
Politics

In Trump’s world, look to the middle powers for hope 

The U.S. may have abandoned its role in leading a rules-based system. But there is every reason to hope that others will take up the leadership mantle now.

Why have the boards around the ice hockey rink changed colour?
Sports

Why have the boards around the ice hockey rink changed colour?

BBC Sport's ice hockey commentary team of Seth Bennett and Kent Simpson explain that the colour of the advertising boards around the ice have become lighter, be...

Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s super-ambitious pick to reboot the British state
Politics

Meet Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s super-ambitious pick to reboot the British state

POLITICO spoke to 30 current and former politicians, political advisers and civil servants who have crossed paths with Britain’s new Whitehall boss at all level...

Chairperson and Drogheda dispute resignation claims over Israel comments
Sports

Chairperson and Drogheda dispute resignation claims over Israel comments

Drogheda United co-chairperson Joanna Byrne says that the club's board of directors have asked her to resign following her comments about the Republic of Irelan...

'Shouldn't be in the game' - Rosenior wants stronger racism penalties
Sports

'Shouldn't be in the game' - Rosenior wants stronger racism penalties

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior believes anyone found guilty of racism shouldn't work in football after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr allegedly received racist abu...

'We can never do too much' - Slot wants football to do more against racism
Sports

'We can never do too much' - Slot wants football to do more against racism

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says "we should always try to do more" after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr allegedly received racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Pr...

‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China
Politics

‘No red lines’: Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China

But smaller countries fear the club will sideline dissenting voices in pursuit of a two-speed Europe.

‘Remember Putin is a KGB officer’: Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy
Politics

‘Remember Putin is a KGB officer’: Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy

Petro Poroshenko has some advice for his bitter rival, the current president of Ukraine.

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