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Emery focused on Villa glory, not crown of Europa League 'king'
Emery focused on Villa glory, not crown of Europa League 'king'

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has insisted he is not the "king" of the Europa League despite bidding to win the competition for a fifth time when his side face Freiburg in Wednesday's final in Istanbul.

May 19, 2026

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French govt slams 'disproportionate' Canal+ riposte to anti-Bollore petition
French govt slams 'disproportionate' Canal+ riposte to anti-Bollore petition

France's government Tuesday waded into a row that has sent shockwaves through the domestic cinema industry after the head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, said the group would no longer work with signatories of a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bollore.

May 19, 2026

US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hope of a deal to end the war -- but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead.

May 19, 2026

Russia's Zvyagintsev sets film amid 'disaster' Ukraine war
Russia's Zvyagintsev sets film amid 'disaster' Ukraine war

Acclaimed Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev, who nearly died during the Covid pandemic, made a triumphant return to screens on Tuesday with a tense family drama set amid the "disaster" of the war in Ukraine.

May 19, 2026

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Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death
Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death

The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest as part of a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death.

May 19, 2026

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Kentucky primary vote tests Trump's grip on Republican base
Kentucky primary vote tests Trump's grip on Republican base

US President Donald Trump's hold on his support base faces its latest test Tuesday, with voters deciding whether one of Congress's most independent conservatives can survive the Republican leader's full political firepower.

May 19, 2026