Europe News
Merz shrugs off Trump clash over troops, trade
- Politics
- Chris Lunday
- May 3, 2026
Merz publicly wonders if he could have handled Trump better, but doesn't plan to change his style to be more "polished."
Europe’s nagging fear: Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now
- Politics
- Zoya Sheftalovich, Nicholas Vinocur, Victor Jack
- May 3, 2026
The next two years could provide Russia with the perfect chance to test the West's commitment to NATO. But some governments, and the alliance itself, consider the threat overblown.
Record-breaking Armagh thump Down to reach Ulster final
- Sports
- May 3, 2026
Armagh march into their fourth successive Ulster Senior Football final with an astonishing 3-33 to 0-14 victory over Down at St Tiernach's Park - a result which condemns the Mournemen to Tailteann Cup...
Van Graan criticises TV replay 'consistency' after Bath lose semi-final
- Sports
- May 3, 2026
Bath boss Johann van Graan calls for more "consistency" with who supplies the television match official footage after he felt foul play incidents were missed in his side's Investec Champions Cup semi-...
EU accused of wasting €20B on AI computing dreams
- Politics
- Pieter Haeck
- May 3, 2026
Critics argue that there's no demand for the massive computing hubs Brussels has planned.
'He's taken a lot of stick' - Burn dedicates Brighton win to Howe
- Sports
- May 2, 2026
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says it has been "tough" playing in both European and domestic football competitions, but his team are looking to end the season on a high after beating Brighton & H...
Caddell credits players after 'rollercoaster' season
- Sports
- May 1, 2026
It has been quite the season for Declan Caddell as Crusaders manager, who has successfully secured the north Belfast side's Premiership status for next season after a penalty shootout victory over Ann...
SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets - but Celtic given no mandate
- Sports
- May 1, 2026
The SPFL have not mandated Celtic to provide away tickets to Rangers for this month's final Old Firm derby of the season but say the visitors should receive a "reasonable allocation" of five per cent...
The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on
- Politics
- Camille Gijs, Koen Verhelst
- May 1, 2026
The trade accord with the South American bloc will boost exports of cars and Champagne, but political wrangling over it persists.
Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local
- Politics
- Bethany Dawson
- May 1, 2026
The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are battling it out in Surrey on May 7 — and trying to cut through the cynicism.
'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
- Sports
- Apr 30, 2026
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major Europea...
Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump
- Politics
- James Angelos
- Apr 30, 2026
The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been "humiliated" in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington's forces out of Germany.