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France’s 2027 presidential election race is already in full swing
Politics

France’s 2027 presidential election race is already in full swing

The contest to succeed Emmanuel Macron is more than a year away, but politicians are already in campaign mode.

5 reasons Keir Starmer is clinging to power … for now
Politics

5 reasons Keir Starmer is clinging to power … for now

Britain's prime minister is in a perilous position, but his opponents haven't ousted him yet.

Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis
Politics

Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis

The continent’s old growth model no longer works in today's world. And EU leaders need a plan that matches the scale of this shift.

Villa plotting Gibbs-White move - Wednesday's gossip
Sports

Villa plotting Gibbs-White move - Wednesday's gossip

Aston Villa are plotting a move for Morgan Gibbs-White, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a target for one of the Saudi Pro League's top clubs, Sandro Tonali's wages...

'It's scared the life out of me' - Jones reveals impact of brain injury
Sports

'It's scared the life out of me' - Jones reveals impact of brain injury

Former rugby league player Josh Jones says he is scared about his future after suffering a brain injury following his retirement from the sport in 2023. Speakin...

European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy
Politics

European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy

The ultra-polluting sector says the EU's carbon price is putting it out of business.

Dodds and Mouat react to second Olympic heartbreak
Sports

Dodds and Mouat react to second Olympic heartbreak

Team GB's Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat say their loss "hurts" after being edged out by hosts Italy in the curling mixed doubles bronze medal game - echoing their h...

'Brutal batting!' - NZ duo Seifert & Allen hit record 175
Sports

'Brutal batting!' - NZ duo Seifert & Allen hit record 175

Watch New Zealand's opening partnership of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert score 175, the most for any wicket at a T20 World Cup, to beat the United Arab Emirates by...

Great for Premier League that there will be real jeopardy - Given
Sports

Great for Premier League that there will be real jeopardy - Given

Mark Chapman is joined on the Monday Night Club by Shay Given, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith to discuss what impact - if any - Manchester City's late win at Liver...

'I tried, I dreamt, I jumped' - Vonn has 'no regrets' after 'complex' leg break
Sports

'I tried, I dreamt, I jumped' - Vonn has 'no regrets' after 'complex' leg break

American skier Lindsey Vonn says she has "no regrets" after a crash in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics resulted in a "complex" broken le...

Transatlantic cooperation underpins Europe’s deterrence
Politics

Transatlantic cooperation underpins Europe’s deterrence

Strengthening Europe’s deterrence requires technical expertise, operational readiness and the capacity to produce and deliver defense capabilities at scale. Thi...

Costa’s legacy: The far right in Portugal
Politics

Costa’s legacy: The far right in Portugal

The ultranationalist Chega party is thriving by campaigning on issues the president of the European Council failed to address while prime minister.

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