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Badenoch: Orbán’s defeat gives me hope for the center-right

  • Politics
  • Annabelle Dickson
  • Apr 15, 2026

The Hungarian autocrat's downfall shows right-wing populism won't be "long-lasting," Britain's Conservative leader said in an interview with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner.

The defense funding gap haunting Keir Starmer

  • Politics
  • Esther Webber
  • Apr 15, 2026

Unable to cut welfare, the British prime minister is finding that projecting military strength comes with a price tag he can’t yet afford.

Hedge funds think they can make a killing on Trump tariff refunds

  • Politics
  • Graham Lanktree
  • Apr 15, 2026

Financiers in London, New York and beyond eye big paydays as cash-strapped firms sell refunds at a discount.

Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials

  • Politics
  • Carlos Gallardo, chairman and CEO, Almirall; second vice president, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
  • Apr 15, 2026

Clinical trials are essential in bringing new, improved treatment options to patients. They support our hospitals, bringing new infrastructure and skills, and anchor research in Europe.

Orbán is out. Who’s the EU’s next disruptor-in-chief?

  • Politics
  • Sebastian Starcevic
  • Apr 15, 2026

The obstructionist Hungarian leader is leaving after 16 years at the Council table — but Brussels shouldn’t expect smooth sailing.

Carney and Stubb: Two centrist dads trying to save the world 

  • Politics
  • Tim Ross, Mickey Djuric
  • Apr 15, 2026

The leaders of Canada and Finland are running partners and friends who text each other regularly. Can they build a new transatlantic alliance in the age of Trump? 

How a fake Russian story became a real problem for Estonia

  • Politics
  • Eva Hartog
  • Apr 15, 2026

Inside the People's Republic that wasn't.

'I wasn't surprised' - Slot critical of overturned Liverpool penalty

  • Sports
  • Apr 14, 2026

Arne Slot believes the penalty decision that was overturned by VAR in his side's second-leg defeat to PSG in the Champions League would "usually" have been given, but says Liverpool have had bad luck...

Stevens beats Bingham to earn place at Crucible

  • Sports
  • Apr 14, 2026

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthew Stevens in the final round of qualifyi...

Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now

  • Politics
  • Rory O’Neill, Mari Eccles, Bartosz Brzeziński
  • Apr 14, 2026

Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.

Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift

  • Politics
  • Francesca Micheletti
  • Apr 14, 2026

Veteran eurocrat Anthony Whelan is a safe pair of hands to lead the Commission’s competition department into a new era — especially for President Ursula von der Leyen.

Falkirk boss McGlynn eyes pinnacle of cup final

  • Sports
  • Apr 14, 2026

Manager John McGlynn says leading Falkirk out at a Scottish Cup final would represent the "pinnacle" of his career as the club prepare for a crucial semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic this weeken...