Total set to pull out of Iran gas deal without sanctions waiver

Image copyright Getty Images French energy giant Total is preparing to pull out of a billion dollar gas project in Iran in the face of renewed US sanctions. Total said it will unwind operations by November unless sanctions are waived. Washington is re-imposing strict sanctions on Iran, which were lifted under the 2015 deal to […]

Trump helped Europe ‘lose its illusions’

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has said the European Union should be grateful to US President Donald Trump, for forcing it to rid itself of all illusions. Speaking to reporters before an EU summit in Bulgaria, he accused Washington of “capricious assertiveness” in abandoning the Iran nuclear deal and imposing tariffs on […]

Trump helped Europe ‘lose its illusions’

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has said the European Union should be grateful to US President Donald Trump, for forcing it to rid itself of all illusions. Speaking to reporters before an EU summit in Bulgaria, he accused Washington of “capricious assertiveness” in abandoning the Iran nuclear deal and imposing tariffs on […]

Row over ‘flirting manual’ for Russia

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The manual was issued to journalists, coaches and officials heading to the World Cup in Russia The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been panned for including a chapter about “how to stand a chance with a Russian girl” in a manual it handed to journalists travelling to the World Cup […]

Row over ‘flirting manual’ for Russia

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The manual was issued to journalists, coaches and officials heading to the World Cup in Russia The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been panned for including a chapter about “how to stand a chance with a Russian girl” in a manual it handed to journalists travelling to the World Cup […]

Sporting Lisbon ‘condemn aggression’ after reports players were attacked

The alleged incidents happened at Sporting’s training ground in Alcochete (picture of Jorge Jesus at the academy in 2017) Sporting Lisbon have “vehemently condemned acts of vandalism and aggression to athletes” after a group of fans reportedly attacked players and trashed the club’s training ground. Sporting are preparing for Sunday’s Portuguese Cup final against Aves. […]

Sporting Lisbon ‘condemn aggression’ after reports players were attacked

The alleged incidents happened at Sporting’s training ground in Alcochete (picture of Jorge Jesus at the academy in 2017) Sporting Lisbon have “vehemently condemned acts of vandalism and aggression to athletes” after a group of fans reportedly attacked players and trashed the club’s training ground. Sporting are preparing for Sunday’s Portuguese Cup final against Aves. […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]

Sporting Lisbon ‘condemn aggression’ after reports players were attacked

The alleged incidents happened at Sporting’s training ground in Alcochete (picture of Jorge Jesus at the academy in 2017) Sporting Lisbon have “vehemently condemned acts of vandalism and aggression to athletes” after a group of fans reportedly attacked players and trashed the club’s training ground. Sporting are preparing for Sunday’s Portuguese Cup final against Aves. […]

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Italy’s populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

Image copyright EPA Image caption The Five Star Movement of Luigi Di Maio (L) and Matteo Salvini’s League hope to finalise their deal on Wednesday Italy’s two populist parties will try to reach a deal on forming a government after a leaked draft revealed plans to defy EU rules on migration and debt. One of […]