Europe News
Europe begins its slow retreat from US dependence
- Politics
- Nicholas Vinocur, Zoya Sheftalovich
- Feb 2, 2026
The EU aims to reduce reliance on America in areas such as technology, energy, payments and defense. That will take some time.
Pint-swilling Nigel Farage wants to be savior of Britain’s pubs
- Politics
- Caroline Hug
- Feb 2, 2026
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 voters.
Commission therapy session: Von der Leyen tries to stamp out tensions in her top team
- Politics
- Gerardo Fortuna
- Feb 2, 2026
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
- Nette Nöstlinger
- Feb 2, 2026
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 Trump.
‘I’m definitely not like an angel’: Meloni laughs off church fresco controversy
- Politics
- Giulia Poloni
- Feb 2, 2026
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
- Feb 2, 2026
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 clear of the field on 23 under and claim...
'Why I loved a deadline day deal'
- Sports
- Feb 2, 2026
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 not just about the effect a deal has on t...
Polish divorcees find they may still be married amid chaotic judicial cleanup
- Politics
- Bartosz Brzeziński
- Feb 2, 2026
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
- Yanmei Xie
- Feb 2, 2026
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.
Macron enters his lame duck era
- Politics
- Giorgio Leali, Victor Goury-Laffont
- Feb 2, 2026
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
- Max Griera
- Feb 2, 2026
Nicolas Schmit said the Commission lacks “strategy” and “courage” — and failed to stand up to the U.S when it sanctioned Thierry Breton.
Portugal’s conservatives back left-wing candidate to avoid a far-right president
- Politics
- Aitor Hernández-Morales
- Feb 2, 2026
Center-right leaders are taking pains to publicly reject the ultranationalist contender ahead of the country's Feb. 8 vote.