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EU accused of wasting €20B on AI computing dreams
Politics

EU accused of wasting €20B on AI computing dreams

Critics argue that there's no demand for the massive computing hubs Brussels has planned.

'He's taken a lot of stick' - Burn dedicates Brighton win to Howe
Sports

'He's taken a lot of stick' - Burn dedicates Brighton win to Howe

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says it has been "tough" playing in both European and domestic football competitions, but his team are looking to end the sea...

Caddell credits players after 'rollercoaster' season
Sports

Caddell credits players after 'rollercoaster' season

It has been quite the season for Declan Caddell as Crusaders manager, who has successfully secured the north Belfast side's Premiership status for next season a...

SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets - but Celtic given no mandate
Sports

SPFL say Rangers should get 5% of derby tickets - but Celtic given no mandate

The SPFL have not mandated Celtic to provide away tickets to Rangers for this month's final Old Firm derby of the season but say the visitors should receive a "...

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on
Politics

The EU-Mercosur deal takes effect — but the fight over it goes on

The trade accord with the South American bloc will boost exports of cars and Champagne, but political wrangling over it persists.

Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local
Politics

Anger and apathy on UK campaign trail force candidates to keep it local

The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are battling it out in Surrey on May 7 — and trying to cut through the cynicism.

'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Sports

'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth

Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal P...

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump
Politics

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump

The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been "humiliated" in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington's forces out of Ge...

Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality
Politics

Trump’s threat to pull troops out of Germany crashes into reality

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

EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions 

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

Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?

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...

Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018
Sports

Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018

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...

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