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13:11 Trump cuts threaten free vaccine program for kids amid measles outbreak

Dr. Ali Sherif normally gives about 50 doses of the measles vaccine to children each month at his clinic in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the Texas state line.

12:45 GB News guest sparks St George's fury - being English 'nothing to be proud of'

Eamonn Holmes, presenting alongside Nana Akua, pushed back against the claim made during a discussion about the concept of national pride.

09:57 Britain posts much bigger budget deficit for 2024/25 than expected

Britain's government borrowed almost 15 billion pounds more in the financial year that just ended than official budget forecasters had estimated a month ago, according to data that heaped more pressure on the public finances.

09:57 European shares rise on SAP earnings, Trump's Fed backflip

European shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe's largest software maker SAP, while U.S. President Donald Trump's backflip from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell provided relief to investors.

08:59 Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling 2-1 win over Villa

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday in their breathless chase for a Champions League berth next season.

08:41 Arsenal will not rest players for Crystal Palace clash, says Arteta

Arsenal have no plans to rotate their team and rest players for their midweek Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace in preparation for next week's Champions League semi-final against Paris St Germain, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday.

08:40 R&A looking into feasibility of Trump's Turnberry as venue for the Open

The R&A would like to see U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of The Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body's chief executive Mark Darbon said.

07:41 Ukraine, Western countries meet on Russia war as diplomats say breakthrough unlikely

U.S., Ukrainian and European officials meet in London on Wednesday about ending Russia's war in Ukraine after warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington could walk away if there is no progress on a deal soon.

06:48 Gold falls as Trump backs down from threat to fire Fed chief

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threats to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and expressed optimism for a trade deal with China, denting bullion's safe-haven appeal.

06:48 Morning Bid: Trump's Fed backflip sets off relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

05:59 Rubio will not attend Ukraine peace talks in London

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend talks in London aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday, after earlier saying he planned to travel to London.

04:21 Oil rises 1% on Iran sanctions, drop in US crude stocks

Oil prices rose almost 1% in early trade on Wednesday, extending the prior day's gains as investors weighed a fresh round of sanctions on Iran, a drop in U.S. crude stocks and a softer tone from Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve.

03:41 Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he believes there will be a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, but negotiations with Beijing have not yet started and would be a "slog," according to a person who heard his closed-door presentation to investors at a JP Morgan conference.

00:25 Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally

Oil prices settled more than $1 per barrel higher on Tuesday as new U.S. sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped spark a recovery rally from the prior session's steep selloff.

23:56 Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit Moscow this week for a new round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday.

23:51 Elliott wants BP to boost free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027, source says

Activist investor Elliott Management has urged BP to boost its free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027 from around $8 billion last year through significant spending cuts and cost reductions, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.

22:56 FX firm Argentex shares suspended after volatility-induced margin calls

Shares of British currency risk management company Argentex were suspended from trading on Tuesday after the company said its liquidity had significantly worsened due to the sharp fall in the U.S. dollar.

21:53 Breakingviews - Crafty CEOs peek around tariff corners

There are many reasons to dump U.S. stocks, but even in bad markets there are good opportunities. In these trade-ravaged times, some companies have positioned themselves, relatively speaking, to ride out the turmoil, for a while at least.

19:26 Norwich sack Thorup and name Wilshere as interim coach

Norwich City have sacked Danish manager Johannes Hoff Thorup following a poor run of results and appointed his assistant and former England midfielder Jack Wilshere as interim coach until the end of the season, the Championship club said on Tuesday.

22/04 Morning Bid: 'Major loser' reporting for duty

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22/04 Burnley and Leeds United both promoted to Premier League

Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.

22/04 Gold hits key $3,500 mark as Trump's attacks on Fed chief rattle traders

Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark on Tuesday, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.

22/04 European shares fall as Trump's anti-Powell tirade adds to uncertainty

European shares fell on Tuesday as heavyweight Novo Nordisk slumped, while U.S. President Donald Trump's vocal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shook investor confidence which is already fragile due to concerns over the trade war.

22/04 Breakingviews - Why a defence boss could boost Europe’s revival

How to spend 640 billion euros? That’s the amount that European governments, including Britain, would pour each year into their militaries if they make good on their stated intention to beef up defence spending to 3% of GDP. Finding the money is the immediate challenge, given weak growth and heavy debt loads in many countries. A longer-term task is making sure that all the extra investment follows

22/04 Morning Bid: Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

22/04 Less is more for Raducanu ahead of return in Madrid

Emma Raducanu will return to action at this week's Madrid Open after a mid-season break and the former U.S. Open champion said she is benefiting from a more focused approach to the season.

22/04 India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

India duo Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been crowned the world's leading cricketers in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

22/04 Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

When 25-year-old biology student Yao's PhD program enrollment was deferred due to funding cuts at her U.S. university, she joined a growing list of Chinese students exploring other destinations.

22/04 New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and men being recognised by law.

22/04 Advisory firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams set to merge in $7 billion deal

Baker Tilly said on Monday that it will merge with Seattle's Moss Adams in a $7 billion deal that will create the sixth-largest advisory CPA firm in the United States.

21/04 Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for Ukraine, when they meet on Tuesday, Starmer's office said.

21/04 Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gave Moscow satisfaction, but declined to comment on Trump's hopes for deal this week.

21/04 Gold soars to record high on trade war concerns, weaker dollar

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, spurred by concerns over global economic growth due to the spiralling Sino-U.S. trade war, with a weaker dollar further boosting the rally.

21/04 Piastri on top of the world with a lot more winning to do

Piastri has now won three of the five races and leads teammate Norris by 10 points.

20/04 Liverpool one win away from title, Leicester relegated, Ipswich almost down

Liverpool have 79 points with Arsenal a distant second on 66.

20/04 Piastri wins in Jeddah to take Formula One lead

Four-times champion Max Verstappen was runner-up, 2.843 seconds behind Piastri, after starting from pole at Jeddah's Corniche circuit but collecting a five-second penalty for a first corner clash with Piastri.

20/04 Man United domestic misery continues with loss to Wolves

Manchester United slumped to a 15th Premier League loss of the season.

20/04 King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla briefly greeted onlookers after an Easter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, an important fixture in the calendar of the monarch, who is supreme governor of the Church of England.

20/04 'Idiot' Norris says he let down himself and McLaren

McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris called himself an idiot after crashing in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, and he stuck by the self-criticism when talking to reporters afterwards.

19/04 Man City leave it late to boost European hopes, Villa thump Newcastle

Two late goals boosted Manchester City's hopes of Champions League qualification as they beat Everton 2-0 to move to fourth in the Premier League on Saturday, while Aston Villa also stayed in the hunt with a thumping home defeat of Newcastle United.

19/04 Lyon edge Arsenal 2-1 in first leg of women's Champions League semis

`Olympique Lyonnais beat Arsenal 2-1 in the first leg of their women's Champions League semi-final on Saturday after Melchie Dumornay grabbed a winner in the 82nd minute to give the record eight-times champions the upper hand in the tie.

19/04 ITIA defends 'uncomfortable' shower rule as fan criticism bubbles over

The effort against doping says showering players must remain in a chaperone's view.

19/04 Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US

The White House on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand critical minerals production.

18/04 World record-holder Chepngetich, Jepchirchir withdraw from London Marathon

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich and reigning champion Peres Jepchirchir have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race.

18/04 Man City can draw motivation from missing out on Champions League knockouts, says Guardiola

Manager Pep Guardiola on Friday said Manchester City can use the disappointment of having to watch the Champions League's knockout stages from home as fuel for their bid to earn qualification for the next edition of the tournament.

18/04 Gasly puts Alpine on top in first Saudi F1 practice

Pierre Gasly was surprise top of the timesheets for Renault-owned Alpine in first practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Friday.

18/04 Horner says Verstappen will be at Red Bull in 2026

Max Verstappen will be racing for Red Bull next season and there is no crisis at the Formula One team, principal Christian Horner said on Friday as speculation swirled about the champion's future.

18/04 Chevron and other companies exit Egypt’s Red Sea concessions, redirect resources

A number of multinational oil and gas companies including Chevron have exited their Red Sea oil and gas concession blocks after making no finds and have channelled their resources elsewhere in the country, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said.

18/04 Luke Skywalker's planet orbited two stars. How about brown dwarfs instead?

In a memorable image from the 1977 film "Star Wars," the young hero Luke Skywalker gazes at two suns setting above the horizon on his desert planet Tatooine. Astronomers since then indeed have discovered worlds, called circumbinary planets, orbiting two stars.

18/04 Four dead in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash near Naples

Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said.

18/04 Millionaire in row after felling private woodland for car collection

Businessman Christopher Kiley, 71, of Caswell, near Swansea, has been in a series of scrapes with officials over his love of his 'playboy toys' which include a helicopter, motorbikes and cars.

18/04 Verstappen 'very relaxed' about his F1 future

Max Verstappen played it cool as speculation swirled around his Formula One future on Thursday, with Red Bull's four-times world champion saying it was not on his mind and he was 'very relaxed'.

18/04 Haikin the hero as Bodo/Glimt Europa League fairytale continues 

Bodo/Glimt's incredible run in the Europa League continued on Thursday as they bounced back from conceding three goals to force a penalty shoot-out that keeper Nikita Haikin won for them by saving the decisive spot-kick against Lazio, sending the Nordic nation into raptures.

18/04 'For a moment, we could forget the season we are having' - Amorim

Domestically, Manchester United have endured a miserable campaign.

18/04 Maguire's 121st minute winner sends Man Utd through to Europa League semis

United are now the first team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match.

17/04 Everything up for grabs as England's Championship reaches boiling point

A little over two weeks remain of the regular English Championship season but remarkably every one of the 24 clubs in the second tier could mathematically go up or down.

17/04 UK approves combination therapies of GSK's blood cancer drug Blenrep

GSK said on Thursday two combination therapies with its cancer drug, Blenrep, have received approval from British authorities for the treatment of a type of blood cancer in adults who had received at least one other therapy previously.

17/04 Boeing delivery plant in China latest hot spot in tariff war

Boeing faced new questions over the impact of tariffs on exports to China on Thursday as the spotlight fell on the fate of jets waiting at an aircraft completion plant near Shanghai.

17/04 Oil set for weekly rise after new Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose to the highest in two weeks on Thursday amid low liquidity ahead of the Easter holidays after the United States imposed new sanctions to curb Iranian oil exports, elevating supply concerns.

17/04 PIMCO bearish on dollar, Treasuries as US safe-haven status wavers

U.S. bond giant PIMCO said protectionism in U.S. trade policy strengthened the case for dialing down exposure to the U.S. dollar and Treasury bonds, while greater reliance on foreign bond markets had become more attractive.

17/04 Breakingviews - Barclays’ Brookfield schmuck insurance may flop

Barclays has constructed an elaborate schmuck-insurance policy as part of its plan to possibly hive off its payments business. On Thursday, the 40-billion-pound UK bank announced a deal that could give Brookfield Asset Management 10% of the division in return for the private-capital group's help in growing the unit, as well as the chance to buy 70% more at a yet-to-be-decided valuation in three to

17/04 BP leadership faces shareholder vote amid Elliott campaign, climate ire

BP's board is up for re-election at its annual general meeting on Thursday as the group faces activist shareholder Elliott Management and climate-focused investors who have called for a vote against Chairman Helge Lund.

17/04 European shares turn lower ahead of ECB's policy decision

European shares were mixed on Thursday as investors parsed corporate earnings to gauge the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, while awaiting European Central Bank's policy decision later in the day.

17/04 No complaints from Ancelotti, as Real humbled by Arsenal

Real Madrid's record-breaking manager Carlo Ancelotti had no complaints after his side's Champions League reign was ended in emphatic fashion by Arsenal in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

17/04 No final agreement at London Sudan conference with Arab powers at odds

A top Emirati diplomat said the Gulf state was disappointed at the failure of a London conference this week to find consensus on ending the two-year war in Sudan, as sources blamed differences between Arab states.

17/04 Kenya land standoff sends warning to foreign-owned tea estates

A dispute between a British-owned tea plantation and a local community in western Kenya has come to the boil in what could be a sign of turbulent times ahead for tea producers facing a growing backlash over colonial-era injustices.

17/04 India's BluSmart, rival of Uber, suspends operations after co-founder probed

Indian electric cab service BluSmart, seen as a rival to Uber, suspended services on Thursday, days after a market regulator's investigation found a co-founder misused funds at an affiliate company and bought a luxury apartment with money allocated for electric vehicles.

17/04 Morning Bid: No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

17/04 US CDC advisers recommend lowering the age for RSV shots to 50-59 years

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's panel of outside experts on Wednesday recommended the use of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines in younger adults who are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus.

16/04 Man Utd's Amorim places trust in Onana against Lyon, Zirkzee out for season

Andre Onana will return in goal for Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Olympique Lyonnais despite his errors in the first leg but striker Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season, manager Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday.

16/04 Saracens v Gloucester to kick off segregated fans plan

Premiership Rugby's experiment with soccer-style fan segregation featuring designated away supporter zones will get its first outing this weekend at Saracens' StoneX Stadium, with the plan all about atmosphere generation rather than safety concerns.

16/04 PSG's qualification a milestone in changed team under Luis Enrique

Paris St Germain's qualification for the Champions League semi-final against Aston Villa exposed some of the team's weaknesses, but also marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Luis Enrique's youthful side.

16/04 Breakingviews - ASML holds up lens to chip sector’s known unknowns

ASML’s lithography machines are renowned for their unmatched precision in manufacturing semiconductors. The $260 billion company’s first-quarter results offer a similarly precise reflection of the deep uncertainty facing the global chip industry as it grapples with U.S. tariffs.

16/04 UK power grid could face lowest-ever demand this summer, operator says

Britain's power grid could experience its lowest-ever electricity demand this summer as renewables generation and cheap power imports from Europe keep the system well supplied, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) said on Wednesday.

16/04 Dollar back under pressure, safe havens outperform

The dollar resumed its descent on Wednesday, dropping across the board and losing the most ground to the Swiss franc and the euro as a new bout of tariff-induced nerves gripped markets.

16/04 UK anti-Muslim activist 'Tommy Robinson' loses appeal against prison sentence

British anti-Muslim activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon on Wednesday lost his appeal against his 18-month sentence after he previously admitted contempt of court for repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee.

16/04 PwC shuts operations in nine African countries

PwC shut operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries last month following a strategic review, the Big Four accounting firm said, in response to a media report that said the company exited over a dozen countries to avoid scandals.

16/04 European shares fall as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook

European shares slipped on Wednesday after a strong start to the week, weighed down by chip supplier ASML's warning that U.S. tariffs were increasing uncertainty around its outlook for 2025 and 2026.

16/04 Britain's boaters say water-dwelling is becoming unaffordable

The roughly 35,000 people for whom the waterways of England and Wales are home are worried that what has long been a low-cost alternative to living on solid ground is being made unaffordable by government spending cuts and inflation.

16/04 Britain's audit watchdog probes EY over Post Office scandal

Britain's Financial Reporting Council has opened an investigation into EY over its audit of Post Office Limited, it said on Wednesday, amid the lingering fallout from one of the country's worst miscarriages of justice.

16/04 Dart apologises for saying opponent 'smells really bad' at Rouen Open

Britain's Harriet Dart has apologised for saying her opponent, France's Lois Boisson, "smells really bad" during her comprehensive defeat at the Rouen Open on Tuesday.

16/04 PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis

Paris St Germain squeezed past the English side 5-4 on aggregate.

16/04 UK inflation slows to 2.6% in March, ONS says

British inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.6% in March from 2.8% in February, official figures showed on Wednesday.

16/04 Oil dips as markets assess trade war effects

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as shifting U.S. tariff policies fuelled uncertainty, prompting traders to weigh the potential impact of the U.S.-China trade war on economic growth and energy demand.

16/04 Morning Bid: Markets wobble over US-China wrangling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu

16/04 Australia pins hopes on Lions, World Cup revenues after posting $23m loss

Rugby Australia (RA) reported a A$36.80 million ($23.33 million) loss for 2024 on Wednesday after embarking on a costly programme to integrate loss-making Super Rugby Pacific teams and spending millions propping up the Melbourne Rebels before they collapsed.

16/04 UK's highest court to rule on definition of 'woman' under equality laws

The United Kingdom's top court will issue a ruling on Wednesday on the legal definition of a woman under equality laws, a case that could have far-reaching implications for the fractious debate over transgender rights.

15/04 Vettel hails self-critical Norris as 'real role model'

Four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel praised Lando Norris as a "real role model" on Tuesday and said the Formula One leader's open self-criticism was a strength rather than weakness.

15/04 Corral smashes Liga MX Femenil goal record with 21 strikes and counting

Pachuca striker Charlyn Corral has rewritten the Liga MX Femenil record books, netting an unprecedented 21 goals with still one match remaining in the regular season.

15/04 Elliott builds $1.5-billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1.5 billion in Hewlett Packard Enterprise , a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

15/04 Would military strikes kill Iran's nuclear programme? Probably not

The recent U.S. deployment of B-2 bombers, the only planes able to launch the most powerful bunker-busting bombs, to within range of Iran is a potent signal to Tehran of what could happen to its nuclear programme if no deal is reached to rein it in.

15/04 Usyk, Dubois in talks over heavyweight unification bout, say reports

Ukraine's world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Britain's IBF champion Daniel Dubois are in talks to face each other in a unification bout, British media reported on Tuesday.

15/04 Team ownership could be next F1 step for Saudi Arabia

Owning a Formula One team could be the next step for Saudi Arabia after sponsoring the sport and hosting a grand prix, according to the chairman of the kingdom's automobile and motorcycle federation.

15/04 McIlroy can go on to win 10 majors, says putting coach Faxon

Rory McIlroy waited more than a decade to win his fifth major but putting coach Brad Faxon said his triumph at the Masters on Sunday will give the Northern Irishman a platform to kick on and win five more.

15/04 Inquest into death of tech tycoon Mike Lynch in yacht sinking will take 'many months', court hears

The investigation into the deaths of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, banker Jonathan Bloomer and members of their families who perished when a luxury yacht sank last year will take many months, a British inquest was told on Tuesday.

15/04 Andrew Tate faces UK civil trial in 2027 over abuse, coercive control allegations

Andrew Tate, an internet personality and self-described misogynist, faces a 2027 trial in four women's civil lawsuits for alleged physical and sexual abuse, in a case their lawyers say is the first of its kind in Britain about allegations of coercive control.

15/04 Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new fighter jet and urged London to bring down the "barriers of selfishness".

15/04 Morning Bid: Fed gives market a breather

What matters in U.S. and global markets today

15/04 Game, set... finally! Ireland gets its first indoor court

Better late than never, as they say, some 135 years after Willoughby Hamilton and Lena Rice pulled off an historic men's and women's singles sweep for Ireland at Wimbledon, Tennis Ireland has announced plans to open the country's first indoor tennis arena.

15/04 UK labour market shows slowdown signs in run-up to employer tax hike

Britain's labour market showed signs of weakening in data published on Tuesday that suggested a hit to hiring in the run-up to this month's increase in a tax on employers, but wage growth remained strong.

15/04 High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineers

It took Ed Roberts over a year to find a senior scientist to work at his cancer research laboratory in Scotland, a delay he blames on high UK visa costs that made it harder to attract international workers.

15/04 Morning Bid: Taxes and tariffs on the mind as relief rally limps along

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift

15/04 China's murky bankruptcies expose hazards for foreign investors

Gaps in enforcement of China's insolvency laws can leave creditors vulnerable to opaque dealings and malicious bankruptcy filings by firms seeking to evade payment obligations.

15/04 Michael B. Jordan steps out of his comfort zone for 'Sinners' dual role

Actor Michael B. Jordan says he needed no convincing to tackle two lead roles in supernatural action thriller "Sinners", which reunites him with "Creed" and "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler.

15/04 Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports

Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by President Donald Trump and a rebound in China crude oil imports in anticipation of tighter Iranian supply.

15/04 Britain secures fuel shipment to keep its last steel blast furnaces alight

Britain said on Tuesday it could keep the country's last steel blast furnaces burning for at least the next few weeks after securing a delivery of fuel - the latest step in a last-gasp government scramble to save domestic virgin steel production.

15/04 Britain boosts aid for victims of Sudan conflict at conference

Britain said on Tuesday it would provide 120 million pounds ($158 million) more in aid to people in Sudan, which it said faces the worst humanitarian crisis on record, as it hosted a conference marking the two-year anniversary of the conflict.

15/04 UK sanctions Swedish-based Iranian criminal network over plots in Europe

The British government on Monday sanctioned what it said was a Swedish-based Iranian criminal network and its leader, citing the group's role in attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe.

14/04 Colombia's VP calls on former colonial powers to confront past as UN forum opens

Colombia's Vice President Francia Marquez, an advocate of slavery reparations, urged former colonial powers to take responsibility for their past wrongs and called for a global reparations fund, at a United Nations forum on Monday.

14/04 NBA sees sport's growth lagging behind potential in Europe

The basketball business in Europe is far from living up to its potential, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told Reuters, as the league explores launching a new operation in the continent to take advantage of the sport's skyrocketing popularity.

14/04 World unites in praise of McIlroy after momentous Masters triumph

British royalty hailed a new king of golf as tributes poured in from both sides of the Atlantic after Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy claimed a career slam with a stunning Masters triumph.

14/04 Britain sends Ukraine second part of $3 billion war loan

Britain sent Ukraine 752 million pounds ($990 million) to buy air defences and artillery on Monday, part of a broader $50 billion international loan programme backed by frozen Russian assets, Britain's government said.

14/04 Stella hails Norris for shielding team from blame

Formula One leader Lando Norris was unsparingly self-critical after suffering setbacks in Bahrain at the weekend but McLaren principal Andrea Stella said the driver was being unfair on himself and taking blame for the team.

14/04 French officials investigate bottle attack on Van der Poel

French justice officials have launched an investigation after cycling champion Mathieu van der Poel had a plastic bottle hurled at his face during his triumphant ride to a third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday.

14/04 Villa banking on home advantage against PSG, says Emery

Aston Villa must make home advantage count and draw energy from their supporters in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain at Villa Park on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said.

14/04 Marko concerned over Verstappen's Red Bull future

Red Bull's Helmut Marko has expressed concern about Max Verstappen's future with the Formula One team if they fail to give the four times world champion a faster car.

14/04 Breakingviews - Breakingviews: Tariff chaos leaves its mark on US debt costs

It’s too soon to tell whether the recent selloff in U.S. government debt reflects an exodus of overseas investors. Yet there are early signs that something is afoot. The sheer scale of possible future moves makes it a scenario that investors – and Uncle Sam – must contemplate.

14/04 Ex-Conservative lawmaker and 14 others charged over UK election timing bets

A former lawmaker in Britain's now opposition Conservative Party has been charged alongside 14 others with gambling offences over bets made on the timing of the national election last year, the Gambling Commission said on Monday.

14/04 UK confident of keeping British Steel going after taking control

Britain expressed confidence on Monday of securing enough raw materials to keep the blast furnaces at its last maker of virgin steel burning, after the government seized operational control from its Chinese owners.

14/04 Goldman Sachs cuts Europe's STOXX 600 forecast for second time this month

Goldman Sachs cut its 12-month forecast for Europe's STOXX 600 index for the second time this month and said it "anticipated more downgrades," cautioning that U.S. tariffs and a stronger euro could hurt corporate Europe's earnings.

14/04 Gold falls from record high but holds above $3,200 on tariff jitters

Gold prices fell from a record high on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump excluded smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs, although uncertainty around tariff plans kept prices above the significant $3,200 per ounce level.

14/04 China no longer welcome in UK steel sector, minister says

Previous British governments had been "naive" to allow Chinese companies to be involved in the steel sector, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said.

14/04 Morning Bid: Doing the tariff two-step

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

14/04 Oil prices flat as US-China trade war weighs on global growth outlook

Oil prices were flat in early trade on Monday on concerns the escalating trade war between the United States and China would weaken global economic growth and dent fuel demand.

14/04 UK property asking prices up 1.3% on year, Rightmove says

Asking prices for housing on sale in Britain this month are 1.3% higher than a year earlier, despite the end of a tax break, pushing the average price above a previous record set in May 2024, property website Rightmove said on Monday.

14/04 McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff at the Masters on Sunday to become the sixth player, and first European, to complete the career Grand Slam of golf's four majors.

13/04 Newcastle up to fourth after thrashing hapless Man Utd

Manchester United slipped to their 14th Premier League defeat of the season at Newcastle United on Sunday, with the hosts' rampant 4-1 success taking them up to fourth in the standings.

13/04 F1 great Jackie Stewart says he's done his last lap at 85

Triple world champion Jackie Stewart said he had likely driven his last lap in a Formula One car after steering his title-winning 1973 Tyrrell around the Bahrain Grand Prix circuit at the age of 85.

13/04 McIlroy and DeChambeau set for final-round Masters showdown

Rory McIlroy will try to achieve golfing immortality when he sets out in the final round of the Masters on Sunday with a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau, seeking to complete a career Grand Slam of victories in golf's four majors.

13/04 Looser food standards off the menu in any US-UK trade deal, UK says

Britain will not relax its food safety standards as part of any deal to secure lower tariffs on its exports to the United States, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday.

13/04 Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

The Kremlin said on Sunday contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump's team were moving ahead very well but that it was too early to expect instant results due to the level of damage done to relations under Trump's predecessor Joe Biden.

13/04 Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker

Britain's foreign minister David Lammy said he was seeking answers from Hong Kong and Chinese authorities on Sunday after an opposition member of parliament, Wera Hobhouse, was denied entry to the Chinese territory and former British colony.

13/04 Britain makes $26 bln export finance support available amid tariff turmoil

Small and medium-sized businesses will also have access to loans of up to 2 million pounds as part of the package.

12/04 Arsenal slip up again to leave Liverpool clear, Man City thrash Palace

With Arsenal winning two of their last seven league matches, they now have 63 points and trail Liverpool, who play West Ham United on Sunday, by 10 points having played a game more.

12/04 Arsenal held at home by Brentford to leave Liverpool closer to title

Arsenal had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford after Yoane Wissa's fine finish to leave Liverpool within three wins of clinching the Premier League title.

12/04 Piastri on pole in Bahrain for his 50th F1 start

Oscar Piastri piled the pressure on McLaren teammate Lando Norris by taking pole position in Bahrain on Saturday for his 50th Formula One race, with the championship leader qualifying only sixth.

12/04 British tourists face tough new travel rules to stop spread of disease

Strict new travel restrictions have been put in place by the government in an attempt to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

12/04 UK seeks emergency powers to take control of British Steel

British lawmakers were recalled for an emergency session on Saturday to vote on laws to keep British Steel's blast furnaces open, as the government said a full nationalisation of the UK's last maker of virgin steel was becoming increasingly likely.

11/04 Liverpool's Salah signs contract extension to 2027

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a two-year contract extension at Anfield, the Premier League leaders said on Friday.

11/04 Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood

England's all-time highest test wicket taker James Anderson was awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list published on Friday.

11/04 Rose's hot putter keeps him in Masters lead, DeChambeau and Aberg chasing

Overnight leader Justin Rose's putter stayed hot in the second round of the Masters on Friday as he made the turn on eight-under par with Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg in pursuit.

11/04 Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany

Germany and Britain sent a message to Russia on Friday that Ukraine will be able to keep up its fight thanks to Western support, even as the U.S. pushed ahead with talks with Moscow.

11/04 UK lays groundwork for nationalisation of British Steel

Britain moved towards the nationalisation of British Steel after it recalled parliament to introduce legislation that would keep the company's blast furnaces open, a move aimed at preserving the country's steel-making capability and saving jobs.

11/04 Pentagon to end $5.1 billion in contracts with Accenture, Deloitte, others

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the termination of several information technology services contracts valued at $5.1 billion, including companies such as Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte, according to a Pentagon memo.

11/04 Norris fastest for McLaren in first Bahrain practice

Formula One leader Lando Norris put McLaren top of the Bahrain Grand Prix practice timesheets on Friday in an otherwise unrepresentative first session packed with young drivers gaining experience.

11/04 German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs

In the Barbie movie, the iconic doll faces a pivotal decision: opt for her trademark but impractical sky-high stilettos or embrace the down-to-earth comfort of the quintessentially German Birkenstock sandal?

11/04 Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to reignite rivalry at July's London Athletics Meet

Norwegian Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen will race alongside British world champion Josh Kerr over 1500 metres at the London Athletics Meet in July, British Athletics said on Friday.

11/04 Piastri confident McLaren will stay strong all year

Oscar Piastri has dismissed talk of McLaren being slowed by a rule change in June and says he expects the champions to stay strong all season.

11/04 Sorting Liverpool duo's contracts soon would help season, says Slot after Salah extension

With Mohamed Salah having signed a contract extension at Liverpool on Friday, manager Arne Slot now wants to tie up the future of defenders Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to help the Premier League leaders finish the season strong.

11/04 Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil

In just a week, the dollar has gone from a safe haven to investors' whipping boy as U.S. President Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs on friend and foe alike undermine decades of trust in the world's reserve currency.

11/04 China warns Hong Kong's last major opposition party to disband, members say

Five senior members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest and last remaining major opposition party, say Chinese officials or middlemen have warned the parties to disband or face serious consequences, including possible arrests.

11/04 BP warns of "weak" gas trading, higher debt in Q1

Energy group BP expects its first-quarter gas marketing and trading result to be "weak" while net debt will rise, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares down in early trading.

11/04 European shares rise but head for third weekly decline on tariff woes

European stocks rose on Friday at the end of a volatile week that was dominated by erratic changes in tariffs by the United States and its major trading partners that fuelled concerns over the economic ravages of a trade war.

11/04 UK economy grows 0.5% in February, beating expectations

Britain's economy grew at a monthly pace of 0.5% in February, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday, well above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for an expansion of 0.1%.

11/04 Exclusive: Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public offering in London, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

11/04 Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo

Cars, consumer goods, and industrial equipment have been delayed at ports, stuck on rail cars, and languished in warehouses at times over the last few months due to the White House's on-again, off-again tariff policy.

11/04 Morning Bid: Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

11/04 Bella Ramsey teases action-packed season 2 of 'The Last of Us'

Makers of the post-apocalyptic TV series "The Last of Us" say fans are in for extra action and scarier zombies when the show returns for a much-awaited second season, two years after the first season finale aired.

11/04 Europeans sidelined in US-Iran nuclear talks despite holding key card

Washington's decision not to coordinate with European nations about its negotiations with Iran on Saturday will reduce its leverage and make U.S. and Israeli military action against Tehran ultimately more likely, analysts and diplomats said.

11/04 Gold bolts past $3,200 on dollar slide, safe-haven flows

Gold breached the key $3,200/oz level for the first time to scale a new peak on Friday, fuelled by a weaker dollar and an escalating trade war that sent investors rushing toward safe-haven assets.

11/04 UK jobs market sees biggest jump in people looking for work since 2020

Britain's jobs market weakened again in March with the number of people looking work rising by the most in more than four years as companies laid off staff and were cautious about hiring, according to a survey published on Friday.

11/04 Ukraine to receive $580 million of UK-led military support

Ukraine will receive fresh military support worth 450 million pounds ($580 million), Britain said on Friday, as European allies attempt to strengthen the country's position ahead of any peace deal with Russia.

10/04 Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions still open

Defence ministers from some 30 countries met in Brussels on Thursday to discuss a "reassurance force" for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia but key questions about its mission and any U.S. support remained unanswered.

10/04 Copper output from Chile's Codelco slips 6% in February

Copper production from Chilean state-run miner Codelco dipped 6% year-over-year in February, data from copper commission Cochilco showed on Thursday, slipping to 98,100 metric tons.

10/04 Newcastle in driving seat as race for Champions League spots hots up

Newcastle United's bid to get back into the Champions League is gathering pace with Eddie Howe's side looking at the Premier League table knowing their destiny lies firmly in their hands as they prepare to host beleaguered Manchester United on Sunday.

10/04 Scheffler opens Masters defence with par, LIV's Niemann shares early lead

Scottie Scheffler launched his Masters title defence on Thursday with a par at cool and sunny Augusta National Golf Club where LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was part of a large pack sharing the early lead in the opening round of the year's first major.

10/04 Carole Malone erupts at Labour MP over 'jolly' during Birmingham bin strikes

Commentator hits out at Labour politician over trip during ongoing strikes.

10/04 Prada buys Versace to create Italian fashion powerhouse

Prada struck a deal on Thursday to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, which includes its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion.

10/04 McLaren to enter Le Mans with WEC hypercar in 2027

McLaren will compete in the top flight of the World Endurance Championship, which has the Le Mans 24 Hours as a jewel in the crown, in 2027 the team announced in a simple statement on Thursday saying "we're back".

10/04 Reid resigns as FIA deputy president for sport

Robert Reid said he had resigned as an FIA deputy president on Thursday due to a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards" within motorsport's world governing body.

10/04 What just happened in the U.S. Treasury market?

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause the hefty duties he had said he would impose on dozens of countries one week ago followed turmoil in financial markets that included an acute selloff in the $29 trillion Treasury market.

10/04 Amid turmoil over tariffs, Bessent rises in Trump trade world

Minutes after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on a tariff plan that triggered a stock market rout and global upheaval, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent strode out of the White House to explain the abrupt turnabout.

10/04 European shares surge after Trump's tariff pause

European shares surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day pause on tariffs for many trading partners, prompting a massive relief rally following a days-long market rout.

10/04 Russia, United States to hold talks on diplomatic missions

Russia and the United States are set to hold talks in Turkey on Thursday on normalising the work of their diplomatic missions after the war in Ukraine triggered the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the depths of the Cold War.

10/04 Breakingviews - EU’s SpaceX rival demands more than financial fuel

European governments know they need a viable alternative to SpaceX. But it will take more than state largesse to build a rival to Elon Musk’s satellite behemoth. The continent’s space sector also requires supportive policy, new technologies and far greater ambition.

10/04 US tariff mania keeps everyone on edge: podcast

President Trump’s import-levies bonanza, however it evolves, is arbitrary enough to upend easy assumptions about how the White House, the Federal Reserve and American trade partners can or will proceed. In this week’s Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists gauge the fallout.

10/04 Morning Bid: Signs of trouble in the relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee

10/04 Trump's trade war: Prescription drugs become a target

U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday reiterated he would impose tariffs on imports of pharmaceutical products that have long been spared from past trade disputes due to the potential for harm to patients.

10/04 Oil prices fall as Trump escalates trade war with China

Oil prices fell around 1% on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up a trade war with China, even as he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs aimed at other countries.

10/04 Breakingviews - Breakingviews: Trump’s tariff retreat leaves lasting US scars

Americans have been celebrating their freedom from monarchical rule for nearly 250 years, but Liberation Day will not make it onto the 2026 calendar. President Donald Trump’s economic version of the Declaration of Independence ended on Wednesday afternoon, less than seven days after he unveiled it with great fanfare in the White House Rose Garden. He rolled back most of his reckless tariffs, spark

09/04 Britain's King Charles makes surprise visit to Pope Francis at Vatican

Pope Francis had a previously unannounced meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon with Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, during their state visit to Italy, Buckingham Palace and the Vatican announced.

09/04 Gold rises, eyes best day since October 2023 as tariff war heats up

Gold climbed more than 2% on Wednesday and was poised for its best day since October 2023, supported by safe-haven inflows amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions as U.S. President Donald Trump further increased tariffs on China.

09/04 Matic labels Onana 'one of worst goalkeepers in Man United history'

Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic has hit back at comments from Manchester United's Andre Onana, describing the Cameroonian as "one of the worst goalkeepers" in the club's history ahead of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.

09/04 Norris arrives in Bahrain with Verstappen in hot pursuit

Formula One leader Lando Norris has Max Verstappen breathing down his neck and only a point separating the pair ahead of a Bahrain Grand Prix that could trigger a change at the top on Sunday.

09/04 Prince Harry returns to London court for final day of UK security appeal

Prince Harry returned to London's Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday for his appeal over changes to his protection after he stepped down from royal duties, as the British government argued his security presented a "unique set of circumstances".

09/04 Arsenal begin to believe as Rice makes it happen

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's mantra ahead of his side's Champions League quarter-final against 15-times winners Real Madrid was to "make it happen" and on Tuesday his players, roared on by a raucous north London crowd, did just that.

09/04 Breakingviews - Big Pharma has partial immunity from Trump tariffs

The $1.7 trillion revenue prescription drug industry has a relatively robust immunity to tariffs. Last Wednesday, when U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a raft of duties on countries and industries he held back on hitting pharmaceuticals. He followed up on Tuesday by saying he would soon announce a “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports. But the industry’s complex supply chains and the risk o

09/04 European, Indian pharma stocks decline after Trump again threatens tariffs

Drugmakers' stocks in Europe and India slipped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated plans for a "major" tariff on all pharmaceutical imports and as "reciprocal" tariffs kicking in led to a further carnage in global markets.

09/04 European shares plunge as Trump's reciprocal tariffs kick in

European shares fell on Wednesday as steep U.S. reciprocal tariffs kicked in, exacerbating fears over the economic damage caused by the trade war that even spread to the bond market.

09/04 Explainer: What is PISCES and can it herald a UK capital markets revolution?

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposals for a new platform - The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) - to enable trading of shares in private companies.

09/04 Banks to battle exchanges for fees on Britain's new private share trading platform

Britain's hopes of an equity capital market revival are weighing heavily on a secondary share trading platform that is sowing discord in the finance sector months before its launch.

09/04 Universal Studios to open first European theme park near London

U.S. media giant Comcast Corp will build its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe in Bedford, north of London, opening in 2031, the British government said on Wednesday.

09/04 Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese government.

09/04 Morning Bid: Markets cower as 104% tariffs on China begin

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

09/04 Oil slides nearly 4% as US kicks off 104% tariffs on China

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years in early trade on Wednesday on looming demand concerns fuelled by an escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, and a rising supply outlook.

09/04 South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says

Eight people infected by cholera in South Sudan including five children died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment after U.S. aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said on Wednesday.

09/04 Rice's stunning free kick double fires Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

08/04 British film ‘Ballad of Wallis Island' builds story of human bonds

For producer, actor, writer and composer Tom Basden, the British comedy film “The Ballad of Wallis Island” leans into the complexities of relationships rather than high-risk action scenes or life-threatening situations.

08/04 Rising populism should not stop discussions on reparations, says African Union official

The rise of right-wing populism in Europe and elsewhere should not prevent Africa from bringing reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism to the table, the head of the African Union's (AU) diaspora division said.

08/04 Musk’s X reaches deal to drop Twitch from lawsuit over ad spending

Elon Musk’s X has reached an agreement to resolve claims that live streaming service Twitch conspired with other companies and an advertising industry group to boycott the social media platform, causing it to lose ad revenue.

08/04 Barca's Flick stays grounded ahead of Dortmund test

Barcelona have not lost a game this year but their manager Hansi Flick is not getting carried away ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund.

08/04 Horse racing-Celebre D'Allen dies after Grand National collapse

Celebre D'Allen has died days after collapsing close to the finish of the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree, his trainers said on Tuesday.

08/04 Boeing deliveries in March jump by 41% compared to a year earlier 

Boeing delivered 41 jets in March, up from 29 during the same month a year ago, the company announced Tuesday, though the figure was slightly lower than the 45 handed over in January and 44 in February.

08/04 NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool

A potential European league could be a goldmine for the NBA as the top-flight North American league looks to muscle its way into a deep pool of talent across the Atlantic.

08/04 Breakingviews - Chipmaker crafts tricky recipe for chaos-era M&A

It’s encouraging for dealmakers that a multibillion-dollar transaction can get announced amid a global market meltdown and extreme economic uncertainty. What’s less reassuring is that the enabling factors in this case seem idiosyncratic.

08/04 Retail tycoon Philip Green loses human rights case against UK

British retail tycoon Philip Green on Tuesday lost a legal case against the United Kingdom over the use of parliamentary privilege, which was invoked to publicly name him in 2018 as facing allegations of sexual harassment.

08/04 Prince Harry's lawyer tells London court UK security stance 'unjustified'

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain on Tuesday at London's Royal Courts of Justice to fight the government over changes made to his security after he stepped down from royal duties, which his lawyer branded unjustified.

08/04 Some US consumers stockpile goods ahead of Trump's new tariffs

Pushing a shopping cart down the aisle of a Walmart Supercenter, Thomas Jennings, 53, loaded up on juices, condiments and whatever he could think of.

08/04 ‘Players want a different path’: why John Amaechi backs change in British basketball

Former NBA star says existing league is a ‘cartel’ that fails young players but others have fears over the new franchise

08/04 Morning Bid: Ray of hope or false dawn for markets?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

07/04 Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge

Planemakers, airlines and suppliers are combing through billions of dollars worth of contracts to check their exposure to tariffs after a major U.S. supplier sparked debate over who should pay for an emerging trade war, industry sources said on Monday.

07/04 Astronomers spot two white dwarfs doomed to die in a quadruple detonation

Astronomers have spotted two hefty white dwarf stars - highly compact stellar embers - orbiting close together that appear destined to die in an extraordinarily violent quadruple detonation.

07/04 Nigerian court adjourns Binance, executives' tax evasion trial to April 30

A Nigerian court has adjourned a tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the local tax authority to respond to a request by the cryptocurrency exchange to annul an order for court documents to be served on it by email, a lawyer for Binance said on Monday.

07/04 New 'surprising' case of mpox variant clade lb detected in England

Britain's health security agency said on Monday another case of the mpox variant clade lb had been detected in England in a person who had no reported travel history or link with previously confirmed cases in the country.

07/04 Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Italy for state visit

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla arrived in Italy on Monday for a four-day state visit during which the British monarch will address the Italian parliament in Rome.

07/04 Singapore invokes foreign interference law against property tycoon's family

Singapore will designate four members of the family behind Hong Kong property developer Sino Group as "politically significant persons" over their ties to a Chinese parliamentary advisory body, its home affairs ministry said on Monday.

07/04 Scheffler eyes rare Masters repeat, McIlroy takes swipe at career Grand Slam

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat at this week's Masters where Rory McIlroy, oozing confidence after a marvellous start to the year, makes his 11th and perhaps best shot at completing the career Grand Slam.

07/04 Brook named new England's white-ball captain

England batter Harry Brook has been appointed the country's white-ball captain after Jos Buttler stepped down after their group stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

07/04 Manager Juric leaves Southampton after relegation from Premier League

Manager Ivan Juric has left Southampton a day after the team's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in a 3-1 loss at Tottenham Hotspur, the club said on Monday.

07/04 Morning Bid: Stocks crater again, no 'ifs' or 'puts'

What matters in U.S. and global markets today.

07/04 UK considers shutting hundreds of public bodies to streamline government

Britain said it could close hundreds of arms-length government agencies, as it looks to reform the state to cut costs and improve productivity in what it called "a new era of global instability".

07/04 Apple appealing against UK 'back door' order, tribunal confirms

Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) confirmed on Monday.

07/04 European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings

European equities' impressive start to 2025 has been obliterated in three sessions of heavy selling, while executives tot up the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on supply chains, possibly forcing them to ditch previous financial predictions.

07/04 Newly promoted clubs suffer physicality gap with Premier League teams, Juric says

A gap in physicality between the Premier League and the second-tier Championship played a big role in newly promoted clubs struggling in England's top tier, Southampton manager Ivan Juric said after his team suffered the earliest relegation in the league's history.

07/04 Verstappen proves a point at Suzuka but challenges remain

World champion Max Verstappen exploded the idea that McLaren might absolutely dominate the Formula One season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix at the weekend, but the Dutchman was by no means certain he would be able to repeat the feat elsewhere.

07/04 'Adolescence' TV drama exposes global issue of teenage violence

TV drama "Adolescence" has shocked and captivated audiences around the world, providing what campaigners say is a rare opportunity to tackle the largely hidden world of online misogyny and violence.

07/04 European shares dive to 16-month low on trade war gloom

European shares plunged to a 16-month low on Monday as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by United States last week.

07/04 Breakingviews - Now is the time for a bold new UK-EU relationship

Say goodbye to the old “special relationship” between Britain and the United States. Say hello to a new special relationship across the English Channel.

07/04 German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell

German exports rose more than expected in February as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of tariffs by the Trump administration, but industrial production fell, showing the struggle of the manufacturing sector in Europe's biggest economy.

07/04 Morning Bid: Tariff medicine's crippling side effects

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole

07/04 Bill Ackman warns Trump is losing business leaders' confidence

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's run for President, said the U.S. leader was losing the confidence of business leaders and should pause his trade war.

07/04 "Giant" Dahl drama and Benjamin Button shine at London's Olivier Awards

"Giant" starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl and a musical reimagining of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" were among the many winners at Britain's Olivier theatre awards on Sunday, picking up three prizes each.

07/04 Oil prices extend losses on fears global trade war could slow economy

Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday, extending losses from the previous week, on growing concerns that a global trade war could slow the global economy and weaken oil demand, following China's retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

06/04 Southampton left to try to avoid becoming worst Premier League team ever

Relegation has been on the cards for some time as they fell to their 25th league defeat this season.

06/04 Liverpool drop rare points, Southampton suffer earliest-ever relegation

Fulham enjoyed a deserved win over Liverpool, capitalizing on some dreadful defending to boost their push for European football next term.

06/04 Fulham's first-half blitz puts Liverpool's title procession on hold

Liverpool remain top with 73 points from 31 games, 11 ahead of Arsenal. They need a maximum of 11 points from their remaining seven matches to win the title.

06/04 Prada to make a decision on Versace deal this week, source says

Italian luxury group Prada is set to make a decision this week about a potential takeover of smaller rival Versace, a source close to the matter said on Sunday, as the negotiations enter a final phase.

06/04 Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix for fourth straight year

Verstappen crossed the line in his Red Bull for his 64th grand prix victory to a huge ovation from the 115,000 crowd some 1.4 seconds ahead of McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris in second place.

05/04 Arsenal's draw with Everton hands Liverpool a helping hand

Arsenal have 62 points from 31 games, 11 behind leaders Liverpool.

05/04 Horse racing-Nick Rockett wins Grand National in emotional 1-2-3 for Mullins

Nick Rockett, a 33-1 shot ridden by Patrick Mullins, won the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday in a top three sweep for horses trained by the Irish amateur jockey's father Willie.

05/04 Russia blasts 'paranoid' UK over foreign influence register

Russia said on Wednesday that Britain's elite had shown its paranoia and intellectual inferiority by proposing to place anyone working for the Russian state on the highest tier of its upcoming foreign influence registration scheme.

05/04 Everton hold Arsenal to 1-1 draw to leave Liverpool smiling

Second-placed Arsenal have 62 points from 31 games, 11 behind leaders Liverpool.

05/04 UK's Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the United States for a month, it said on Saturday, as it considers how to mitigate the cost of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff.

05/04 Trump opponents ready to take to streets with nationwide protests

Events are planned in all 50 states plus Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Mexico and Portugal. One of the biggest rallies is expected on Washington's National Mall.

05/04 Verstappen conjures up stunning pole lap at Suzuka

World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, stunning the McLarens with a late flying lap to put his Red Bull at the front of the grid for the fourth year in a row at Suzuka.

05/04 Sex toys and exploding cosmetics: anatomy of a 'hybrid war' on the West

Fake cosmetics, massage pillows and sex toys. Crude homemade explosives. A Russian known as Warrior. A code word: Mary.

05/04 Wiegman pleased with England's development before Euros title defence

Coach Sarina Wiegman said she was happy with the improvement England showed in Friday's 5-0 Nations League rout of Belgium as she prepares to lead the side into their Euros title defence in three months' time.

05/04 McLarens fastest in third practice at Suzuka

Lando Norris put McLaren top of the timesheets in third practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday with a sizzling lap of one minute 27.965 seconds that bettered Max Verstappen's time for pole position last year.

05/04 Zelenskiy says details of foreign troop contingent in Ukraine could be ready in a month

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that European military planners could be ready within a month with details of a foreign troop contingent in Ukraine seen as critical to ending the war with Russia.

05/04 Next up for markets: A crisis of confidence in the dollar

In times of market panic investors tend to rush to the safety of the dollar, but when stocks swooned in response to U.S. tariffs this week, they ran away from it. Investors say it's a sign that the greenback’s global standing may be eroding.