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Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi presents his report on the future of European competitiveness to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Sept. 17.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2024
Europe’s wake-up call on innovation and competitiveness
Europe stands at a critical juncture, needing to choose between maintaining the status quo or moving toward deeper integration.
A banner is displayed by Northern Ireland fans in protest against the redevelopment of Casement Park for use in Euro 2028, at Windsor Park in Belfast last October.
SOCCER
Aug 24, 2024
Derelict stadium for Euro 2028 highlights Belfast’s bitter divide
The issue is stirring up old divisions and proving to be an early headache for the Labour government.
The Kremlin in Moscow on Monday
WORLD / Politics
Aug 13, 2024
Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
Russia has managed to circumvent sanctions blocking cash imports, suggesting that dollars and euros remain useful tools for trade and travel.
The exchange rate for the Japanese yen against the euro (left) and the U.S. dollar is displayed at a foreign exchange brokerage in Tokyo on June 27.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 23, 2024
Citi flags possible euro-yen intervention if rate nears ¥180 level
The euro-yen pair traded as high as ¥175.43 on July 11 — a record since the common currency was launched in 1999 — before retreating.
England head coach Gareth Southgate walks past the trophy after his side lost the final of Euro 2024 against Spain on Sunday in Berlin.
SOCCER
Jul 17, 2024
Southgate stands down: Who's next for England's hot seat?
Southgate announced his departure less than 48 hours after England's second successive Euro final defeat, this time a shattering 2-1 loss to Spain in Berlin on Sunday.
British newspapers with front-page stories covering England's loss to Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 final on Sunday are displayed in a shop in Lewes, England, the following day.
SOCCER
Jul 16, 2024
England fans urged to remember incredible run of results
Women's team captain Leah Williamson "devastated" at men's Euro 2024 loss.
Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates with coach Luis de la Fuente after winning the Euro 2024 in Berlin on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2024
Spain's Euro 2024 glory built on selfless group mentality
The team had many under-the-radar players with uplifting stories, eventually grinding out seven wins in seven matches.
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the team's Euro 2024 semifinal win over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Dortmund, Germany.
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2024
England ready to reap benefits of decade of development in Euro 2024 final
England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
England's Ollie Watkins (left) celebrates with teammate Marc Guehi after their victory over the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semifinal in Dortmund, Germany, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 11, 2024
Gareth Southgate says England hungry for more after dramatic semifinal win at Euro 2024
England's overall performance was an emphatic answer to the criticism that has been heaped on the side after languid showings earlier in the tournament.
France forward Kylian Mbappe after his team lost its semifinal match against Spain on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 10, 2024
Maskless Mbappe upstaged in France's Euro 2024 semifinal defeat
Spain's Lamine Yamal stole the headlines by becoming the youngest European Championship goal-scorer four days before his 17th birthday.
Spain forward Lamine Yamal celebrates his team's win over France in the Euro 2024 semifinals on Tuesday in Munich.
SOCCER
Jul 10, 2024
Spanish teen Lamine Yamal coy over 'dream come true' wonder strike
Sixteen-year-old Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player to score in a World Cup or Euros with a stunning 21st-minute strike.
England players celebrate after defeating Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2024
'Grinding' England hope for spark against Netherlands in Euros semi
Former England striker Alan Shearer called the team "rotten" after staggering past Slovakia.
German referee Felix Zwayer during the UEFA Euro 2024 match between Romania and the Netherlands in Munich on July 2. Zwayer will referee the semifinal clash between England and the Netherlands on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2024
England's Euro semifinal referee has history with Bellingham
In 2021, the midfielder received a fine of €40,000 for comments he made regarding Felix Zwayer.
France forward Kylian Mbappe during his team's quarterfinal win over Portugal on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2024
Winning is all that matters at Euro 2024 for Mbappe's minimalist France
Mbappe is surrounded by other world-class attackers, but his penalty in a group-stage match is the only goal scored by a French player at Euro 2024.
England forward Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring during the penalty shootout at the end of his team's win over Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2024
England's savior Bukayo Saka finds Euros penalty redemption
Arsenal forward Saka was England's savior on Saturday, four years after a crucial miss against Italy.
England boss Gareth Southgate attends a training session on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2024
Gareth Southgate under pressure for Euros showdown with Swiss
The Three Lions have stumbled their way through to the last eight, winning just one of their four games within 90 minutes.
Merih Demiral scores his team's second goal during Turkey's win over Austria on Tuesday in Leipzig, Germany.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2024
It took soul to beat Austria, says Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella
Merih Demiral struck in each half for Turkey in a 2-1 full-throttle victory that had pundits raving that it was the tournament's best game so far.
Slovenia's players react after the team's Euro 2024 round of 16 defeat to Portugal in Frankfurt on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 2, 2024
Slovenia's historic Euro 2024 run bittersweet for coach Kek
The team's players have memories to cherish after holding England 0-0 to progress from the group stage.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (center) is comforted by goalkeeper Rui Patricio after failing to score a penalty during a UEFA Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia in Frankfurt on Monday.
SOCCER
Jul 2, 2024
Tearful Ronaldo a frustrated great battling with Father Time
The image of a tearful Ronaldo being comforted after a missing a penalty on Monday stunned fans around the world.
England's Jude Bellingham scores against Slovakia during their Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 1, 2024
Jude Bellingham keeps England alive and silences critics with miracle goal at Euro 2024
Bellingham's effort took the match to extra time, with Harry Kane heading home for a 2-1 win.

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