Starmer’s Berlin trip was a real success. But let’s not confuse Germany with the EU | Helene von Bismarck
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ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Diane Abbott accuses Keir Starmer of treating her like a ‘non-person’
Veteran MP says she expected more support from Labour after comments by Tory donor that she ‘should be shot’. Diane Abbott has accused Keir Starmer of treating her as a “non-person” after comments ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission team
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles in her new Commission team2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks2 days ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture.2 days ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
‘This is a big chance for all of us’: Germany’s freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refuge
As attacks on the press rise, the House of Critical Voices offers sanctuary for media workers exposing abuses. With its nuclear bunker, textured walls and Bauhaus furniture, the former training ...2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man'
As Kylian Mbappe faces a new challenge at Real Madrid, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines the hurdles he is facing for club and country.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos
BBC Sport examines how the allure of Real Madrid has enabled them to assemble a new team of young "Galacticos", as the Champions League holders aim to win a record-extending 16th European crown.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer suggests he will continue accepting donors’ gifts
PM rejects claims he breached rules as he defends system of MPs declaring donations. Keir Starmer has suggested he will continue to accept gifts from the Labour peer Lord Alli, as he rejected ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Diane Abbott: PM treated me as a 'non-person'
The Labour MP speaks to the BBC about the fallout after a Tory donor made racist comments about her.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
If Keir Starmer wants to be braver than Tony Blair, this is how: ignore the neanderthal right on crime | Polly Toynbee
The rate of violent offences is plummeting but a hoodwinked public still believes it is rising. Labour needs to be humane and courageous . Of all the landmines planted by the last government, ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
How von der Leyen made sure the next commission dances to her tune
Also in this newsletter: floods in central and eastern Europe flesh out reality of climate change2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Unease as Russia-friendly ‘queen of the elections’ aims for more German poll success
Some see Sahra Wagenknecht’s brand of ‘left conservatism’ as a bulwark against AfD but others see reasons to be wary. Sahra Wagenknecht is not even on the ballot in the upcoming state election in ...2 days ago - Russia -
Financial Times - World
Starmer insists Budget will not contain measures that stifle growth
City fears grow that PM will plug fiscal hole with tax rise on business2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Aston Villa fans’ lame resistance to ticket price greed lets hierarchy off the hook | Barry Glendenning
Unaware of the power they wield, football supporters remain reluctant to stage visible acts of dissent against clubs that routinely exploit them. If the powers that be at Aston Villa were remotely ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Emmy Party Photos: Letting Loose in the Hollywood Hills
Celebrities including Quinta Brunson, Selma Blair and Heidi Klum toasted the awards at a Los Angeles mansion. Who said it was too soon to party again?3 days ago