Juma Bah used to spend his spare time helping out at his father’s bakery in Sierra Leone, but he could soon be playing for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City after a rapid footballing rise. Beginning his career on pitches that were often dusty or muddy in his West African homeland, just nine months ago the […]
Canada’s most populous province Ontario is slapping a retaliatory 25% surcharge on electricity it sends to US states in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Ontario leader Doug Ford confirmed the move in a news conference on Monday morning, saying it will increase costs about $10 (£7.75) per megawatt-hour for US customers. […]
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for lunch, she doesn’t know how to respond. She has had several such episodes this year, and they seem to be coming more frequently. “She stares […]
Mar 10, 2025, 04:25 AM ET Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was impressed by Alejandro Garnacho’s performance as the winger put in a hard shift at Old Trafford during Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Arsenal. The Argentina international was a constant threat for the visitors from the right wing. The 20-year-old won four fouls, […]
Getty Images NHS England’s outgoing chief executive Amanda Pritchard has already resigned Major cutbacks are planned at NHS England as part of government plans to “avoid duplication” with the Department of Health and Social Care. It means around 6,500 jobs are at risk, about half the workforce at NHS England, with the aim of saving […]
Stock markets fell further on Monday as investors around the world worried about the health of the American economy and businesses braced for the destabilizing effects of tariffs on global trade. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent at the start of trading on Wall Street, adding to last week’s losses, which were the steepest in […]
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers. The industrial action, led by the trade union Verdi, began unexpectedly on Sunday at Hamburg Airport, before expanding to a nationwide strike. Passengers at Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and other major hubs […]
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Mar 10, 2025, 09:15 AM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said his team want to honour the memory of Carles Miñarro in the Champions League against Benfica on Tuesday after the team doctor unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. Miñarro, 53, died on Saturday, shortly before Barça’s LaLiga game against […]
Becky Morton Political reporter Getty Images People living near new pylons in Great Britain will get hundreds of pounds off their bills, as part of government plans to boost energy infrastructure. Households within 500m of new or upgraded pylons will get discounts of up to £2,500 over 10 years, equivalent to £250 a year. The […]
Lebanon’s economy has been on a turbulent journey in recent years, with a triple crisis affecting its banking sector, economy, and currency. Israel’s recent war on the country only intensified the challenges, leaving Lebanon grappling with destruction and uncertainty. To understand the current economic landscape, it is essential to look back at key events over […]