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The incredible shrinking German chancellor
Politics

The incredible shrinking German chancellor

Friedrich Merz wanted to lead Europe. First he has to lead his country.

Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal players & fans after 'incredible night'
Sports

Arteta pays tribute to Arsenal players & fans after 'incredible night'

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have "created history together" and praises the atmosphere and energy of the Emirates Stadium crowd, as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 2...

Napoli to make Hojlund's move permanent  - Wednesday's gossip
Sports

Napoli to make Hojlund's move permanent - Wednesday's gossip

Napoli will turn Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund's loan into a permanent move, West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is being monitored by a number of clubs and...

Todd ruled out of North West 200
Sports

Todd ruled out of North West 200

Davey Todd is told he will not be allowed to race at the 2026 North West 200 international road race as the Chief Medical Officer rules that his injuries from a...

Jailed Istanbul mayor: Don’t treat Turkey like Russia and China
Politics

Jailed Istanbul mayor: Don’t treat Turkey like Russia and China

“Turkey should not be left waiting at the EU’s gates,” writes İmamoğlu.

Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger: Tell him he’s right
Politics

Merz’s strategy for dealing with Trump’s anger: Tell him he’s right

After a perilous blowup with Washington, the chancellor is falling back on the familiar tactic of saying things the U.S. president likes to hear.

EU to tell countries to fight poverty — without offering fresh cash
Politics

EU to tell countries to fight poverty — without offering fresh cash

Commission strategy lands as far-right parties turn cost-of-living anger into electoral gains.

Keir Starmer braces for his week from hell
Politics

Keir Starmer braces for his week from hell

Local and national elections pose the biggest test yet to the British prime minister's battered authority.

Doku scored 'really top goals' in 'really good game' - Guardiola
Sports

Doku scored 'really top goals' in 'really good game' - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jeremy Doku scored two "really, really top goals" in their six-goal thriller against Everton, as they lose ground on...

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with win over Chelsea
Sports

Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with win over Chelsea

Nottingham Forest increase their hopes of Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Igor Jesus he...

Hammers late double stuns Villa
Sports

Hammers late double stuns Villa

West Ham clinch a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Women's Super League after Riko Ueki scores in the 85th minute and substitute Seraina Piubel doubles the l...

'Massively disappointing' - McFarlane reflects on loss to Forest
Sports

'Massively disappointing' - McFarlane reflects on loss to Forest

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says that his Chelsea side are "a lot better" than they showed against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday, f...

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