Europe News
Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality
- Politics
- Victor Jack, Chris Lunday
- Apr 30, 2026
An American drawdown from Germany would take years, cost billions — and potentially damage the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions
- Politics
- Francesca Micheletti
- Apr 30, 2026
Commission chief promotes expansive “European champions” agenda as her Spanish No. 2 defends the foundational rules of the EU single market.
Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?
- Sports
- Apr 30, 2026
It's relegation judgement night on the final Friday of the Scottish Championship season proper, with Morton, Airdrieonians and Ross County all at risk of being sucked into League 1 before the night is...
Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018
- Sports
- Apr 30, 2026
Coleraine captain Lyndon Kane tells BBC Sport NI about missing the 2018 Irish Cup final which the Bannsiders won 3-1 against Cliftonville through injury and his hopes to be on the pitch to lift the tr...
UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal
- Politics
- Esther Webber
- Apr 30, 2026
Firing of chief Olly Robbins cut short a radical program to reform the once-prized Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
EU plans ‘pre-entry’ perks for Ukraine as fast-track membership hopes dim
- Politics
- Gabriel Gavin, Nicholas Vinocur
- Apr 30, 2026
As Kyiv inches forward on its path to joining the EU, capitals are pushing for more immediate ways to unlock political and economic advantages.
Former Olympic hammer thrower emerges as Italian left’s new champion to take on Meloni
- Politics
- Hannah Roberts
- Apr 30, 2026
The mayor of Genoa is staying coy on whether she will make a big push into national politics before a general election expected next year.
How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro
- Politics
- Tim Ross
- Apr 30, 2026
As the coalition breaks apart, can centrist President Nicușor Dan find a way to contain the far right and keep the critical NATO member on a path to stability?
Arsenal hit seven to seal Leicester play-off fate
- Sports
- Apr 30, 2026
Arsenal close the gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points with two games in hand, after a resounding 7-0 win against Leicester City. The result confirms The Foxes are to finish the WSL season a...
Arteta 'fuming' about overturned Eze penalty
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the penalty awarded against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze was not a "clear and obvious error", meaning VAR did not need to intervene and the ori...
Who has the better front three - Bayern or PSG?
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
BBC Sport analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha analyse the difference between the attacking trios of Bayern Munich and PSG in their Champions League semi-final first leg, including Jamal Musiala'...
Should VAR have intervened to overrule Arsenal penalty?
- Sports
- Apr 29, 2026
BBC Sport pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith debate whether the on-field decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze, was enough of a "clea...