Heavyweight Daniel Dubois’ world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion has fallen ill. The Briton is under medical evaluation in Riyadh and a replacement is being sourced should the 27-year-old not be deemed fit to fight, according to the Ring Magazine. He is not expected to […]
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives to cast his vote at the US Capitol on January 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026, the Kentucky Republican announced Thursday. “Seven times my fellow Kentuckians have sent […]
The new-look UEFA Europa League is about to reach the round-of-16 stage. But when does the draw take place, and when will the matches take place? Here’s how it all works. When is the draw for the round of 16? The round-of-16 draw takes place on Feb. 21 at 7 a.m. ET / midday GMT. […]
The Trump administration is targeting government officials who had been flagging foreign interference in U.S. elections, despite ongoing concerns that adversaries are stoking political and social divisions by spreading propaganda and disinformation online, current and former government officials said. The administration has already reassigned several dozen officials working on the issue at the Federal Bureau […]
Almost every day, Grant Lee, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, hears from investors who try to persuade him to take their money. Some have even sent him and his co-founders personalized gift baskets. Mr. Lee, 41, would normally be flattered. In the past, a fast-growing start-up like Gamma, the artificial intelligence start-up he helped establish in […]
Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, said on Thursday that strong holiday sales propelled its revenue to another annual record but flagged slower growth ahead, as shoppers face stubborn inflation, the uncertain impact of tariffs and a potential rise in unemployment. Walmart, which brings in millions of customers each week, is a bellwether […]
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent, BBC News Getty Images Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on bills are paid. All households pay the fixed daily charges covering the costs of connecting to a gas and electricity supply. Many billpayers consider them to be unfair as they have […]
The Toronto Blue Jays’ failure to sign first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a contract extension should come as no surprise. For the past six years, the Jays have committed one misstep after another in trying to build a long-term relationship with their four-time All-Star. Guerrero is set to become a free agent at the […]
Last August, a hotel room in Europe priced at 200 euros was about $224. Today, travelers spending American dollars would pay only $208. On the rise since last autumn, the dollar is strong compared with a number of foreign currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar. And President Trump’s tariff threat […]
Donald Trump says he believes Russia has “the cards” in any peace talks to end the war in Ukraine because Russia has “taken a lot of territory”. The US president told the BBC he trusted that Moscow wants to see an end to the war, which Russia started when it waged a full-scale invasion almost […]