Continued uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy means the European Central Bank can easily justify keeping interest rates on hold this week, but the euro's surprising retreat this month gives the policymakers additional cover to stand pat.

Some captains are wearing them, some are not. Rainbow armbands at the Women’s European Championship are proving more divisive than perhaps intended for a symbol promoting tolerance and inclusion.

England are building up to their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy and will reveal an update on the fitness of captain Leah Williamson before travelling to Geneva as they look to return to the final.

Euro zone firms remain optimistic about their growth prospects but are also experiencing pressure on their profits, in part due to trade tensions, an ECB survey showed on Monday.

In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list.

Yet Aspides provided little protection when Magic Seas and Eternity C, two merchant ships, were attacked by the Houthis in early July. Both were encircled, fired at, and sunk. Their rescues had to be co-ordinated by private vessels or security firms.

England forward Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl four years ago at Wembley. Now she is making an impact for the Lionesses at Euro 2025.