11 h. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts | Editorial

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has become the latest leader to target the less well-off in order to balance the booksAs European politicians begin to pack their suitcases and head to the beach, they do so against a domestic backdrop that begins to look distinctly ominous. In Britain and France, nationalist populist parties consistently lead in the polls. In Germany, the particularly extreme Alternative für Deutschland is neck and neck with the conservative CDU. Specific dynamics might vary but the unsettling pattern is the same – large swaths of voters increasingly identify with authoritarian and often xenophobic political forces.Prolonged post-industrial malaise, wage stagnation and austerity have precipitated this wave of disaffection with the mainstream, especially among the less well-off. Yet in London, Paris and Berlin, governments of the centre-left and centre-right seem intent on alienating disillusioned electorates still further. During his visit to London last ...

Economics

21 h. ago Germany survive hair pull as France lose their heads and Euro 2025 quarter

France 1-1 Germany (Germany win 6-5 on penalties): Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero in the shoot-out after Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair

Events

26 h. ago USA vs England LIVE: Result as tourists complete flawless summer on stormy night in DC

England conclude a three-Test summer tour

Society

30 h. ago Berger stars in shootout as Germany overcome early red card to fell France at Euro 2025

Germany produced a heroic performance with only 10 players to knock out a stunned France side in a penalty shootout and progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.The record eight-time European champions had to play the vast majority of the contest with one player fewer than the French but defended doggedly throughout extra time and then won the shootout 6-5 to book a semi-final meeting with the world champions, Spain, on Wednesday in Zurich. The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany’s heroine, not only in the shootout, but with an astonishing save in extra time. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago France v Germany extra time live: Latest score as chaotic quarter

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Politics

32 h. ago Germany’s Kathrin Hendrich sent off for pulling French player’s hair

The bizarre incident also resulted in a penalty as France took the lead in the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final

Sport

32 h. ago France v Germany live: Latest score as Kathrin Hendrich sent off for pulling opponent’s hair

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Society

35 h. ago France v Germany live: Rivals meet in Women’s Euro 2025 blockbuster as Spain await in semi

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Politics

35 h. ago South Africa vs Georgia live: Springboks continue winning streak in emphatic fashion

Can the Springboks continue to build momentum ahead of the Rugby Championship?

Politics

35 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany; England hopeful over Williamson – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Manchester United vs Leeds LIVE: Friendly match stream, latest score and goal updates

English rivals kick off their pre-season with a clash in Stockholm

Sport

36 h. ago Man United v Leeds live: Matheus Cunha makes debut as Premier League rivals play out goalless draw in Sweden

Cunha is Man Utd’s £62.5m man from Wolves and has pulled on the famous red shirt for the first time in a pre-season friendly against cross-Penine rivals Leeds

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38 h. ago South Africa vs Georgia live: Latest score and updates as Springboks bid to continue winning streak

Can the Springboks continue to build momentum ahead of the Rugby Championship?

Sport

39 h. ago Lions vs Australia LIVE: First Test result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s tourists record win over injury-hit Wallabies in series opener at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium

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40 h. ago Australia v Lions live: Tom Curry overpowers the Wallabies as tourists make perfect start to series

The Lions have never lost in Brisbane and they notched another victory in the first Test of the 2025 series

Society

40 h. ago Australia v Lions live: Tom Curry masterclass gives tourists control of first Test in Brisbane

The Lions have never lost in Brisbane – can they notch another victory in the first Test of the 2025 series?

Society

40 h. ago Manchester United vs Leeds LIVE: Friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

English rivals kick off their pre-season with a clash in Stockholm

Sport

41 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany, plus England news – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

Politics

41 h. ago Australia v Lions live: Latest score as tourists make dream start to first Test showdown in Brisbane

The Lions have never lost in Brisbane – and are already on course for another victory in the first Test of the 2025 series

Society

41 h. ago Lions vs Australia LIVE: First Test match stream, latest score and updates

Andy Farrell’s tourists battle injury-hit Wallabies in series opener at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium

Sport