German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election | Germany
A “shocked” and chastened Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite the far right’s triumph in…
Do Arsenal look ominous? Is the old Marcus Rashford back?
Welcome to The Briefing, where, every Monday, The Athletic discusses three of the biggest questions posed by the weekend’s Premier…
Joey Barton to remain in custody until trial after bail application turned down | Joey Barton
The former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application…
Can Harry Kane buck Ballon d’Or World Cup history?
Voters might face a familiar dilemma. Rodri appears Kane’s strongest rival. The former Ballon d’Or winner was arguably…
Polanski faces Green rival in his pursuit of Keir Starmer’s old seat | Green party
Zack Polanski is facing unexpected opposition from his own party in his attempt to fight the Holborn and…
Can Harry Kane buck Ballon d’Or World Cup history?
Voters might face a familiar dilemma. Rodri appears Kane’s strongest rival. The former Ballon d’Or winner was arguably…
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status
Two data analytics services, Apptimize and Localytics, were identified as third parties with access to the sensitive data.…
Faisal Islam: Chancellor’s attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The chancellor may have thought about shifting the venue of his first major speech this morning. It was…
Belgian FA still wants Folarin Balogun ban answers
Belgium’s Football Association says it still wants answers about why Folarin Balogun was allowed to play against their…
Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid forward says this could be good year to win Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon…
WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, Arsenal signings shine | Women’s football
Threat of punishment ruins Palace’s big day Kirsty Howat’s 60-second cameo deep into injury time could ruin what…
Trump administration attacks UK plans to boost traditional media on social platforms | Trump administration
The Trump administration has raised “serious concerns” over Downing Street’s plan to force YouTube and other digital platforms…