Financial Gazette

Europe News

Spain’s Conservatives lose majority in Andalusia, leaving far-right deal likely

  • Politics
  • Guy Hedgecoe
  • May 17, 2026

The result is a blow to moderates in the People's Party who saw Andalusia as a potential model for the national leadership.

Late Leeds winner deals blow to Brighton's Europa League hopes

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 96th-minute goal gives Leeds United a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road, as Fabian Hurzeler's side stay in 7th heading into the final week of the Premier Leagu...

Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd beat Forest

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, as Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home...

Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

BBC Sport pundits Dion Dublin, Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson discuss what makes Xabi Alonso a "good fit" for Chelsea, after the Spaniard was announced as the Premier League club's new manager on a...

Second Man Utd goal 'a pity for the game' - Pereira

  • Sports
  • May 17, 2026

Vitor Pereira says "I must accept but I don't agree" with the referee's decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal, after Bryan Mbeumo appeared to use his upper arm to control the ball i...

Eurovision avoids its nightmare scenario as Bulgaria beats Israel to win

  • Politics
  • Ellen O'Regan
  • May 16, 2026

DARA's booming dance anthem was a high-energy crowd-pleaser in Vienna.

Juventus to step up Silva efforts - Sunday's gossip

  • Sports
  • May 16, 2026

Juventus are hoping to beat their rivals to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Barcelona continue their interest in Chelsea's Joao Pedro, Coventry City look at a move for Dutch midfielder Georgini...

Ireland 'desperate to show best version' - Bemand

  • Sports
  • May 16, 2026

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side "are desperate to get on the pitch and show people what they can do" during Sunday's final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium [14:30...

From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

  • Sports
  • May 16, 2026

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup comp...

Kerr equals record in final game as Chelsea beat Man Utd

  • Sports
  • May 16, 2026

Sam Kerr becomes Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer alongside Fran Kirby, as her 116th club goal on her final appearance gives Sonia Bompastor's side a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford...

1 in 3 Reform UK voters has a positive view of Tommy Robinson 

  • Politics
  • Tim Ross
  • May 16, 2026

The public believes many more people support the far-right activist’s mass protests but are afraid to admit it, according to The POLITICO Poll.

Andalusia election offers clues to Spain’s political trajectory

  • Politics
  • Guy Hedgecoe
  • May 16, 2026

Contest in the most populous Spanish region will help determine whether the conservative People's Party will take a moderate or hard-line approach in the 2027 general election.