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Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says international order ‘no longer exists’
Politics

Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says international order ‘no longer exists’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms discussions underway on a European nuclear deterrent, at speech in Munich.

'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments
Sports

'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says we will "have a better society" by embracing other cultures but the world has "a lot of work to do". His comments co...

Europe’s open-border dreams meet German politics
Politics

Europe’s open-border dreams meet German politics

Brussels is preparing to scrutinize Germany’s border practices as Friedrich Merz’s government weighs whether to extend internal Schengen checks.

Docherty to assist as Aberdeen promise 'imminent' boss announcement
Sports

Docherty to assist as Aberdeen promise 'imminent' boss announcement

Former assistant manager Tony Docherty rejoins Aberdeen to strengthen Peter Leven's interim management team despite sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel promisin...

BBC to show Scots' games live as Serie A returns to free-to-air TV
Sports

BBC to show Scots' games live as Serie A returns to free-to-air TV

Games involving Scotland internationals Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Lennon Miller, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig are to be shown liv...

Guehi and Glasner 'had big disagreement' during defeat by Macclesfield
Sports

Guehi and Glasner 'had big disagreement' during defeat by Macclesfield

Macclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers tells The Wayne Rooney Show Oliver Glasner and Marc Guehi had a "big disagreement" at half-time in Crystal Palace...

Westminster Power Couples — 2026 edition
Politics

Westminster Power Couples — 2026 edition

It’s been another year of drama, gossip and heartbreak in British politics — but there’s still love in the air in Westminster. POLITICO is yet again celebrating...

Putin should worry about the Trump-Xi relationship
Politics

Putin should worry about the Trump-Xi relationship

For Russia, the implications of a U.S.-China rapprochement — even if based on convenience rather than conviction — are profound.

The MAGA-friendly European think tanks Trump wants to fund
Politics

The MAGA-friendly European think tanks Trump wants to fund

The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing.

The Traitors: EU version
Politics

The Traitors: EU version

A load of EU leaders locked up in a castle. What could possibly go wrong?

Crisis-hit Starmer seeks solace on the world stage
Politics

Crisis-hit Starmer seeks solace on the world stage

The British leader’s allies believe his clout on the world stage can shore him up — but his own side will take some convincing.

The EU moves to kill infinite scrolling
Politics

The EU moves to kill infinite scrolling

Brussels is going head-to-head with social media platforms to change addictive design.

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