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PARIS: Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway’s place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy. After being held by Hungary and then stunned by Republic of Ireland last time out, Portugal … Read more
Jannik Sinner lifts the ATP finals trophy after his win over Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: REUTERS TURIN: Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title. Italian Sinner was roared to a … Read more
[Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
President Trump has tightened the U.S. grip on the Americas by rewarding allies and punishing rivals. That has upended the region’s politics.
Readers ask about the most environmentally friendly thing to do with an unwanted program. And by the way, why is it always yellow?
[As the talks continue, some countries are pushing for a detailed “road map” for a global transition away from oil, gas and coal.
Hasina’s Awami League is barred from contesting, raising fears Monday’s verdict could trigger unrest Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina while speaking during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany on February 17, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found … Read more
The art market had a summer of closures and consolidations. But major collections, blue-chip art and guarantees have pushed expectations high for the marquee sales.
JOHANNESBURG: Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men’s player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. Moroccans Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade are the contenders for the African women’s player of the year title. Currently … Read more
Security forces continue operations against groups spreading terror, unrest in religion’s name Shocking revelations have emerged regarding the activities of Fitna-ul-Khawarij, a terrorist group that allegedly misuses religion to radicalise youth against the Pakistan Army. A foreign militant, identified as Ehsanullah, son of Abdul Janan from the Mehsud tribe, disclosed that he supported commanders Badri, … Read more