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Latest news and updates from Europe.
Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup
Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons says he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and thi...
World’s greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis
The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Mexico and the U.K. are debating whether to expand or restart domestic fossil fuel production.
German conservatives pile pressure on von der Leyen to dismantle Brussels ‘machine’
Right-wing lawmakers in Berlin are set to confront the Commission president over what they view as excessive EU power and regulation in a closed-door meeting Mo...
Time for a different kind of NATO
To survive the onslaught of U.S. criticism, a new kind of alliance will need to emerge — and soon.
What Britain wants from King Charles’ trip to Trumpland
The monarch’s fence-mending visit to the U.S. this week is the result of months of strategizing at the highest levels of the U.K. government.
Pro-Starmer think tank Labour Together plans major overhaul after scandal
Boss Alison Phillips also tells POLITICO the outfit won't endorse candidates in a future Labour leadership race.
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare
Energy prices are rising, growth is slowing and Europe’s cash-strapped governments have few tools left to protect voters from the fallout.
Tactical stoppages need clamping down on - Murphy
BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy believes Chelsea utilised "an obvious tactical stoppage" in their FA Cup semi-final win against Leeds United, and proposes rule ch...
Williamson calls for Arsenal 'intensity' in second leg
Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be "really clinical" and "defensively secure" if they are to maintain their lead in the second leg of their Women'...
Smith capitalises on defensive mix-up from Lyon
OL Lyonnes goalkeeper Christiane Endler is involved in another mix-up at the back against Arsenal as she crashes into Ingrid Syrstad Engen to allow Olivia Smith...
Hampson and team complete London Marathon feat
Former Under-21 England rugby star Matt Hampson and his team, including former jockey Sir AP McCoy, reflect on completing the 2026 London Marathon to raise awar...
'How dare you' - Hassan reacts to Sawe's record-breaking victory
2023 London Marathon winner Sifan Hassan reacts to Sebastian Sawe's record-breaking victory in this year's London Marathon, as the Kenyan finished with a sub-tw...