4 h. ago Poland presidential debate puts Ukraine and Europe centre stage

Rafał Trzaskowski, from the governing pro-EU coalition, faces Eurosceptic populist rightwing historian Karol Nawrocki ahead of run-offPolish presidential candidates offered different visions of Poland and its relations with Ukraine in a televised debate ahead of next week’s run-off, which remains on a knife-edge.During a head-to-head debate lasting two hours, the centrist Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, from prime minister Donald Tusk’s governing pro-European coalition, faced the Eurosceptic historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by the populist rightwing Law and Justice party (PiS). Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Finn Russell leads Bath to European glory as Scottish referee at centre of controversy

Russell kicks 17 points as Bath defeat Lyon in Challenge Cup final

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17 h. ago Louis Vuitton captures zeitgeist for conclave chic at Avignon show

Palais des Papes show is big on tunic dresses and slouchy boots as heraldry meets Glastonbury for new collectionThe pageantry and drama of the papacy is very much on trend. Hot on the heels of white smoke at the Vatican and Conclave in cinemas, the gothic Palais des Papes in Avignon, home to the popes of the 14th century, hosted a Louis Vuitton catwalk, the first fashion show at the palace in its 700-year history.There was no shortage of pomp and ceremony in the central courtyard of one of Europe’s largest medieval structures, where 400 chairs with tall, arched backs and plush, cardinal-red cushions were ranked tightly for Brigitte Macron, Cate Blanchett, Pharrell Williams, a clutch of celebrities making a post-Cannes detour, and a select few of Louis Vuitton’s most deep-pocketed clients. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago After the glory and the afterparty Levy faces Postecoglou crunch time

No one left Spurs’ club celebrations when the lights went on at 3am but will the lights go out on the manager’s tenure?The Tottenham afterparty was in full swing at the Hotel Carlton in Bilbao; players, management and family members just surrendering to the moment. Many of the players were still in their full match kits, medals draped around their necks and the centrepiece was the Europa League trophy, 15kg of the purest bliss.It is heavier than you think, according to Son Heung-min. “Very heavy, very heavy,” he said. The Spurs captain had accidentally head-butted it as he hoisted it high into the sky after the 1-0 win over Manchester United, a teammate having pushed into him as he performed the move he had dreamed about ever since signing from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015. The angry red cut on Son’s forehead was a part of the tapestry. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued and British tourists terrified as magnitude 6 quake hits islands in Greece

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has issued a tsunami warning

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45 h. ago Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 6 quake hits islands in Greece

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has issued a tsunami warning

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56 h. ago Manchester United fans gather in city centre for huge Europa League final clash

Thousands of fans have gathered at the AO arena

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66 h. ago Man United and Tottenham are accused of 'destroying Bilbao': Spanish fury as British fans tear down traffic lights and brawl on the streets in scenes of anarchy

Spanish news agency EFE reported that 'some fans are already losing control' in the streets in the centre of Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final at the San Mames Stadium.

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67 h. ago Spanish media hit out at Man United and Tottenham fans for 'destroying the Bilbao streets' ahead of Europa League final

Spanish news agency EFE reported that 'some fans are already losing control' in the streets in the centre of Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final at the San Mames Stadium.

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2 d. ago This was a press conference that could not have gone better for Manchester United ahead of a European final

For once, the Man United manager was not the centre of attention on the eve of the club's ninth European final in Bilbao.

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4 d. ago Reynolds refuses to deny report saying EU fishing rights in UK waters extended for 12 years under deal – UK politics live

Business secretary pressed on whether UK has agreed to give EU trawlers longer access to British watersQ: Will the UK now be subject to EU rules?Reynolds says he would push back against that. He says UK and EU rules are currently aligned. If EU rules were to change, the UK would want a say in shaping them. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Poland’s presidential candidates seek to broaden appeal on campaign trail after nail

Pro-European centrist Rafał Trzaskowski and historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by the populist right, each secured about 30% of the voteSo, here are the official results in Poland after all votes were counted, with the top two candidates in bold going through to the run-off on 1 June.Rafał Trzaskowski 31.36% Karol Nawrocki 29.54% Continue reading...

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5 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Liberal mayor and conservative historian headed to presidential runoff in Poland

Liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and a conservative historian, Karol Nawrocki, emerged as the front-runners in Poland’s presidential election Sunday, according to an exit poll, putting them on track to face off in a second round in two weeks.

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5 d. ago Liberal narrowly ahead in Poland’s first round presidential vote

Exit poll suggests Rafał Trzaskowski will enter run-off against rightwing rival Karol Nawrocki

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5 d. ago Runoffs, reruns and rightwingers: Europe’s electoral ‘super Sunday’ explained

Millions casting votes in crucial contests in Romania, Poland and PortugalMillions of voters in Romania, Poland and Portugal are casting their ballots in an electoral “super Sunday” that will determine the course of their democracies at a time of heightened political, commercial and economic tensions.In Romania, the far-right candidate is the frontrunner in a presidential runoff, while in a deeply polarised Poland’s first-round vote, a liberal, a conservative and a far-right candidate are vying to become president. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘The same faces, swapping places’: Polish candidates aim to break two

Libertarian far-right Sławomir Mentzen and hard-left Adrian Zandberg among challengers as country prepares to vote in presidential electionHidden off a charming market square in central Poland, a bar offers the closest physical experience to walking into the internet.Stretching incongruously through medieval basements, Pub Mentzen in Toruń feels like it was designed by someone on a full-fat diet of online politics. As you enter, a gallery wall displays mugshots of “customers we don’t serve”, but instead of rowdy patrons, it features Polish political leaders, including at least five prime ministers. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Poland’s presidential election: What to know about the candidates, issues and likely outcomes

War in neighbouring Ukraine and Russian sabotage across the region are shaping the campaign trail

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8 d. ago Polish election: Tusk party urged to show it is not ‘deceiving women’ on abortion

Five years after near-total ban on abortion, campaigners say Sunday’s elections will be critical to see if promised change happensPoland’s presidential elections are a “historic, groundbreaking” chance for Donald Tusk’s centrist party to show it was not trying to “deceive women” when it promised to change some of Europe’s most restrictive abortion laws, campaigners have said.Voters across Poland will head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of the elections to replace Andrzej Duda, the current president who is aligned with the former rightwing government and has veto power over legislation. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Three ways Manchester United could line up in Europa League final amid double injury worry

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim must wait to find out if two of his key centre-backs will be fit in time for the Europa League final.

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8 d. ago Ruben Amorim yet to decide on Manchester United Europa League final XI

Four centre backs could miss the Europa League final for Man United after Leny Yoro went off against West Ham.

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