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Latest news and updates from Europe.
Rachida Dati aims to end Paris’ 25-year run of left-wing mayors
A disciple of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, she has a reputation as a tough operator but will probably have to persuade one of her rivals on the right to step d...
Spanish leader slams Merz for his deference to Trump
"What Europe needs today is leadership, not vassals who pay homage to Trump," said Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz.
Starmer allies turn against Blair over Iran critique
Blair criticized Starmer's stance on Iran. For Team Starmer, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Rising oil prices throw Putin’s shadow fleet a lifeline
The war in Iran has tightened markets, making sanctioned Russian shipments more attractive to buyers.
G7 weighs using emergency oil reserves amid soaring prices driven by war
Ministers are facing what could be the worst energy shock to the world economy in 50 years.
How Scotland went from brink of disaster to edge of glory
As Scotland's players stood with hands on heads after what appeared to be a ruinous opening Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome, a Wooden Spoon appeared a disti...
Middle East war is already affecting shipping — and Europe won’t be spared
The escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz will have painful implications for global shipping as well as the world’s economies.
Ursula von der Leyen faces blowback over diplomatic ‘overreach’
As the Iran conflict enters its second week, European Commission president is overstepping her role and wading onto their turf, national diplomats say.
UK ordered to rethink block on return of mother and son in Syrian camp
Home Office says it is "considering the judgement" after fresh legal blow to its bid to stop the return of a now-severely disabled woman who joined Islamic Stat...
Le Pen’s far right eyes local elections as launchpad for French presidential bid
The National Rally's strong polling numbers don't guarantee victory.
Germany’s Greens set to win key state vote in blow to Merz’s coalition
The far-right Alternative for Germany party made the biggest gains in vote share in Baden-Württemberg, tapping into anxieties about the state’s struggling auto...
'Sloppy' England display against Italy shows 'lack of confidence'
Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, wh...