Europe News
Ukraine beats Russia at world’s top sports court
- Politics
- Daria Meshcheriakova
- Apr 6, 2026
The chess ruling in Kyiv’s favor sends signal that “aggression cannot be normalized through sporting institutions,” top Ukrainian official tells POLITICO.
Hungary’s Orbán is selling Christian nationalism. His former pastor isn’t buying it.
- Politics
- Max Griera
- Apr 6, 2026
Anti-Soviet dissident who presided over the Hungarian leader's wedding now thinks Orbán should be in jail.
Germany’s center left is on the brink of oblivion
- Politics
- John Kampfner
- Apr 6, 2026
If the Social Democracts don’t want to disappear into the fringes, they have to decide, once and for all, what they stand for and who they represent.
Disasi draws West Ham level with 96th-minute equaliser
- Sports
- Apr 5, 2026
Axel Disasi grabs his first goal for West Ham in dramatic fashion as he acrobatically prods in a 96th-minute equaliser to secure a late comeback from 2-0 down against Leeds United and take The Hammers...
Leeds beat West Ham on penalties after thrilling tie to reach FA Cup semis
- Sports
- Apr 5, 2026
Leeds United survive a late scare as West Ham score two late goals to come back from 2-0 down and take The Whites to extra time before a penalty shootout victory sends the Yorkshire side to their firs...
Leeds never do it the easy way - Farke
- Sports
- Apr 5, 2026
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says his side "never do it the easy way" after letting go of a two-goal lead against West Ham before beating the London side on penalties to reach their first FA Cup...
West Ham 'must react' after 'tough' loss to Leeds - Nuno
- Sports
- Apr 5, 2026
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Leeds on penalties is "sad" but his side "must react" as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers in a crucial relegation c...
J-Lo, Rihanna and Kardashians: How fur is fighting an EU ban
- Politics
- Bartosz Brzeziński
- Apr 5, 2026
Celebrities and catwalks suggest a revival. Inside the EU, officials are weighing whether the industry should survive at all.
Price v Shields in the UK?
- Sports
- Apr 4, 2026
Claressa Shields challenges Lauren Price to a match after White retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision at Cardiff's Utilita Aren...
"It's ridiculous" - Haaland hails Pep's Wembley record
- Sports
- Apr 4, 2026
Manchester City's Erling Haaland says Pep Guardiola's record of reaching Wembley 23 times in 10 seasons at Manchester City is "ridiculous", as the Norwegian's hat-trick in City's 4-0 win against Liver...
Hungary’s maverick Two-Tailed Dog party combats Orbán with satire
- Politics
- Max Griera
- Apr 4, 2026
POLITICO joined the satirical opposition party on the campaign trail as it tries to turn protest into votes against Orbán.
Fernandez sanctioned to protect culture - Rosenior
- Sports
- Apr 3, 2026
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says "the door is not closed" for Enzo Fernandez, despite dropping him for the next two games and saying that he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his futur...