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'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp
Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is "unthinkable" the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible. The Sheffield ve...
Human rights chief warns against banning social media for kids
Restricting online access presents “issues of human rights,” says Michael O’Flaherty from the Council of Europe.
Iran shock puts Starmer’s economic comeback on ice
The UK's politicians are only beginning to grapple with the long-term effects of conflict in the Middle East — and have little room for maneuver.
How to watch Denmark’s elections like a pro
It's a neck-and-neck race in the Danish parliamentary elections, with voters divided over a wide range of domestic issues.
Australia and EU sign sensitive trade deal
"When it comes to trade, Europe is open for business," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Australian parliament in Canberra Tuesday.
Referendum defeat brings Italy’s Meloni crashing down to earth
The opposition senses the high-flying prime minister can now be beaten in an election expected next year.
Let’s talk about your tech rules, Trump envoy tells EU
Washington wants more concrete engagement on the EU’s landmark digital platform and competition laws, Ambassador Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO.
Eurovision for trees reaches its zenith. Will Poland win again?
A contest set up to raise environmental awareness is scrambling to contain nationalist passions.
Why transnational governance education matters now
A world defined by systemic risk and strategic competition demands a new approach to leadership development.
How two wars are pulling Europe and the US apart
The EU is worried President Trump could abandon Ukraine if the bloc doesn't support him in the Middle East.
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse.
Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran is a far bigger strategic error, and one with far bigger strategic consequences.
French far right claims momentum for presidency after local elections
Marine Le Pen's National Rally failed to win big target cities such as Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, but the party still thinks it has the upper hand nationwide.