UK economy’s growth points to exit from recession
Britain’s tepid economy is on course to exit a shallow recession after output grew for a second month in a row in February, and January’s reading was revised ...
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US quarterly earnings to feature big growth in tech-related companies
Big technology-related company earnings are expected to again lead S&P 500 profit growth in the upcoming US reporting period, which could refuel optimism for stocks after a weak start ...
US will not take part in any Israeli retaliatory action against Iran
President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu’s war cabinet favors after a mass ...
Villa stun Arsenal with late double
Arsenal were stunned by two late Aston Villa goals as they lost 2-0 at home on Sunday to hand the initiative in the Premier League title race to defending champions ...
Tsitsipas dismantles Ruud to win Monte Carlo title
Stefanos Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday.
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Pereira brace secures Fulham’s 2-0 win at West Ham
A brace by Andreas Pereira ensured Fulham’s third win on the road in this Premier League season when they beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday.
Konstantinos Mavropanos lost ...
Eze and Palace deal Liverpool big blow to title chances with 1-0 victory
Liverpool’s quest for a Premier League title in manager Juergen Klopp’s final season with the team suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at ...
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike
German sportswear brand Puma is using this year’s Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint champions Jamaica to focus on speed as it jostles with Adidas and Nike to ...
Iran warns Israel against retaliation, world powers urge restraint (update 4)
Iran warned Israel and the United States on Sunday of a much larger response if there is any retaliation for its mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory overnight, ...
Israelis rattled by Iranian attack, fear escalation
By Dedi Hayun Rami Amichay
The first direct attack on Israel by arch foe Iran has shaken Israelis and left them fearful that a bigger war is looming.
While the ...
Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm injury that also forced the Spanish world number three to miss this week’s ...
Corona beer maker Constellation Brands forecasts annual profit above estimates
Constellation Brands forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, banking on resilient demand for its core beer brands despite sticky inflation.
Demand across the company’s beer brands ...
IEA trims oil demand forecast on weakness in wealthier countries
The International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth on Friday, citing lower than expected consumption in OECD countries and a slump in factory activity.
The Paris-based ...
Iranian airports cancel flights until Monday morning
Several Iranian airports including Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International have cancelled flights until Monday, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as tensions flared in the Middle East with Iran’s ...
Sydney attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive
The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one ...
Hamas says Iran’s attack on Israel was ‘natural right’
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which has been locked in a war with Israel in Gaza for more than six months, defended Iran’s attack on Israel that began on ...
Wrexham promotion the ‘ride of our lives’, says owner Reynolds
Wrexham achieving back-to-back promotions has been a thrilling and emotional journey for its Hollywood owners, co-owner Ryan Reynolds said after Saturday’s 6-0 win over Forest Green.
The ambitious Welsh ...
European stocks gain, dollar strong as traders cut Fed easing bets
European stocks were on track to race ahead of Wall Street on Friday, with exporter shares in high demand as the continent’s major currencies dropped against a dollar standing ...
Iran’s military officials warn Israel and US against retaliation
Iran warned Israel on Sunday of a larger attack on its territory should it retaliate against Tehran’s overnight drone and missile attack, adding that U.S. bases would be ...
Jordan, Iraq reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan and Iraq reopened their airspace on Sunday after closing it late on Saturday as Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel, both countries said on Sunday.
Jordan’s ...
Jordan’s air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
Jordan’s air defences were ready to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace, two regional security sources said.
They said the army was ...
Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday to consult with his national security team as Iran launched a retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel.
Biden cut ...
Sirens, blasts sound across Israel after Iran’s retaliatory attack (Update)
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, a retaliatory strike that raised the threat of a wider ...
Man City back on top after thrashing Luton
Manchester City provisionally climbed to the top of the Premier League table after thrashing lowly Luton Town 5-1 on Saturday, with Daiki Hashioka scoring an own goal off his face ...