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Pint-swilling Nigel Farage wants to be savior of Britain’s pubs
Politics

Pint-swilling Nigel Farage wants to be savior of Britain’s pubs

The Reform UK leader has a "massive advantage in that he’s a genuine piss artist,” pub boss Tim Martin says — as Labour's rivals spy an issue that matters to vo...

Commission therapy session: Von der Leyen tries to stamp out tensions in her top team
Politics

Commission therapy session: Von der Leyen tries to stamp out tensions in her top team

A series of incidents involving commissioners has led to the president calling a crunch meeting.

L’extrême droite allemande à nouveau la bienvenue à la conférence de Munich sur la sécurité
Politics

L’extrême droite allemande à nouveau la bienvenue à la conférence de Munich sur la sécurité

L'AfD a tout fait pour ne plus être bannie de l'événement très médiatisé, allant jusqu'à saisir la justice ou tenter d'utiliser ses liens avec l'administration...

‘I’m definitely not like an angel’: Meloni laughs off church fresco controversy
Politics

‘I’m definitely not like an angel’: Meloni laughs off church fresco controversy

The restoration set off a political row involving opposition parties, cultural authorities and a church with long-standing ties to Italy’s right wing.

Rose sets tournament record in Torrey Pines win - highlights
Sports

Rose sets tournament record in Torrey Pines win - highlights

England's Justin Rose clinched a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score. He signed for a two-under-par 70 to finish seven c...

'Why I loved a deadline day deal'
Sports

'Why I loved a deadline day deal'

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the right deadline day signing can transform your team's fortunes, but sometimes it is n...

Polish divorcees find they may still be married amid chaotic judicial cleanup
Politics

Polish divorcees find they may still be married amid chaotic judicial cleanup

As Warsaw tries to undo controversial court reforms, long-settled divorces are being thrown into doubt, handing fresh ammunition to the opposition.

Europe may want to cool its Carney fever
Politics

Europe may want to cool its Carney fever

EU leaders would be mistaken to look for trade relief in China as Canada does, and bargain away the continent’s industrial capacity in the process.

Portugal’s conservatives back left-wing candidate to avoid a far-right president
Politics

Portugal’s conservatives back left-wing candidate to avoid a far-right president

Center-right leaders are taking pains to publicly reject the ultranationalist contender ahead of the country's Feb. 8 vote.

Macron enters his lame duck era
Politics

Macron enters his lame duck era

Legislative compromise will take a back seat to political jockeying as the race for the Elysée heats up.

Von der Leyen’s management style ‘not good for Europe,’ says ex-commissioner
Politics

Von der Leyen’s management style ‘not good for Europe,’ says ex-commissioner

Nicolas Schmit said the Commission lacks “strategy” and “courage” — and failed to stand up to the U.S when it sanctioned Thierry Breton.

Will Man Utd miss Casemiro?
Sports

Will Man Utd miss Casemiro?

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Troy Deeney discuss whether Manchester United will miss the departing Casemiro's intelligence and calmness, after he i...

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