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Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap
Politics

Denmark’s kingmaker is a man who brushes his teeth with soap

Lars Løkke Rasmussen may be on track for only 12 seats in the country's next parliament, but sees no reason why he shouldn't be Denmark's next prime minister.

‘Iran has bought him time’: War eases leadership pressure on Starmer
Politics

‘Iran has bought him time’: War eases leadership pressure on Starmer

The crisis in the Middle East is dampening chatter about removing Britain's embattled prime minister — but the real test will come in crucial May elections.

Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections
Politics

Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections

Plenty of political parties are claiming success, but who really came out on top?

Man Utd eye Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly - Monday's gossip
Sports

Man Utd eye Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly - Monday's gossip

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Manchester United's radar, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reservations over Barcelona switch, Newcastle...

EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say
Politics

EU cuts Hungary out of sensitive talks over leaking-to-Russia fears, diplomats say

Hungarian foreign minister was accused of passing information from closed-door talks to Moscow.

Pulse end Forest's unbeaten run in Super League
Sports

Pulse end Forest's unbeaten run in Super League

Coach Sam Bird says London Pulse's ability to keep their cool in tight games will serve them well for the rest of the Netball Super League season after a thrill...

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral race 
Politics

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral race 

His win extends the Socialists' 25-year rule over Paris.

Merz’s conservatives on course to win key state vote despite far-right surge
Politics

Merz’s conservatives on course to win key state vote despite far-right surge

The far-right Alternative for Germany was the biggest winner of the night in terms of vote share gained, deepening its foothold in the west of the country.

Exit poll: Slovenia’s ruling liberals edge populists, but election still too close to call
Politics

Exit poll: Slovenia’s ruling liberals edge populists, but election still too close to call

Slovenes voted Sunday in a dramatic election roiled by interference and espionage claims.

What does Celtic's latest loss mean for Scottish Premiership title race?
Sports

What does Celtic's latest loss mean for Scottish Premiership title race?

Perhaps Celtic losing to Dundee United shouldn't have been that surprising. After all, there's only been one weekend in this astonishing Scottish Premiership s...

'Everyone knows Spurs are in a relegation battle'
Sports

'Everyone knows Spurs are in a relegation battle'

Tottenham coach Bruno Saltor admits everyone in the club is aware they are in a relegation batttle, and says the club's 3-0 Premier League defeat at home to rel...

James sets NBA appearance record in late Lakers win
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James sets NBA appearance record in late Lakers win

LeBron James sets the record for the most regular-season games played in NBA history as he helps the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic buzzer-beating 105-104 vic...

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