EU leaders have tapped their top brass. Von der Leyen must win over parliament to keep her job

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s leaders this week agreed with surprising speed on a trio of top jobs, tapping European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a second term, Portugal’s António Costa as European Council President, and Estonia’s Kaja Kallas as their top diplomat....

Von der Leyen, Costa and Kallas endorsed for the EU's top jobs. Here's who they are and what they do

BRUSSELS (AP) — Following the elections for EU Parliament, European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will hold the key positions in the world’s biggest trading bloc in the coming years for issues ranging from antitrust investigations to foreign policy. The three...

Georgia upsets Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Georgia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history on Wednesday, beating Portugal 2-0 and advancing to the last 16. The Georgians needed a win to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 and got their opening goal after only 93...

Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. It wasn't enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it's not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024. ...

UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Security will be increased field-side to stop fans getting to players at the European Championship after the problem peaked when at least six fans tried to get selfie photos with Cristiano Ronaldo. UEFA said Sunday “additional safety measures will be...

No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — By the end, it was hard to know what Cristiano Ronaldo was more frustrated about. Failing to score for the second straight game at the European Championship or having to fend off repeated attempts for selfies by his adoring fans. In what...

Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo should consider himself lucky to have come to no harm after being confronted on the field by four supporters who wanted selfies during a European Championship match on Saturday, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said. The alarming string of...

The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts

MADRID (AP) — Things are looking up for the Iberian lynx. Just over two decades ago, the pointy-eared wild cat was on the brink of extinction, but as of Thursday the International Union for Conservation of Nature says it's no longer an endangered species. Successful...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to play at 6 European Championships as Portugal starts with win

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments when he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their opening game on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Ronaldo, who made his tournament debut at Euro...

Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal starting lineup, set to be first to play at six European Championships