Trump's new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials
Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision
PSG 'got lucky' to win Man City thriller, says Luis Enrique
PSG beat Man City in Champions League thriller, Barcola hits Liverpool hat-trick
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Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a Roma reunion to remember as Real Madrid completed an astonishing comeback by scoring three late goals to claim a 4-3 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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US Treasury chief urges stronger IMF role against 'distortionary policies'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Wednesday for the IMF to do more in tackling "distortionary policies" that impact competition, a comment that appears directed at China.
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Chinese tech giant Huawei says profits fell 28% last year
Chinese smartphone maker giant Huawei said Monday that profits fell 28 percent last year as it faced international economic uncertainty and weak consumption at home.
Trump says confident of TikTok deal before deadline
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was confident of reaching a deal on TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline for its Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the popular short video app or see it banned in the United States.
Myanmar declares week of mourning as hopes fade for quake survivors
Myanmar's ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people, as hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings.
Japan's Nikkei leads hefty market losses, gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian and European markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.
Tears in Taiwan for relatives hit by Myanmar quake
As images of destroyed buildings in earthquake-hit Myanmar flashed across her television screen in Taiwan, Yang Bi-ying could only weep for her family there.
Venezuela says US revoked transnational oil, gas company licenses
The United States has revoked several transnational oil and gas companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, Caracas said on Sunday, which had been granted despite Washington's sanctions against the South American country.
'Devastated': Relatives await news from Bangkok building collapse
Three days after a Bangkok skyscraper collapsed in the wake of a devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, Naruemol Thonglek is still praying that her boyfriend will emerge from the immense pile of rubble where the building once stood.
Arsenal, Tottenham to play pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong
Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday, while Liverpool will meet AC Milan.
Japan's Nikkei leads hefty equity market losses; gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.
Israel's Netanyahu picks new security chief, defying legal challenge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked former navy commander Eli Sharvit to head the domestic security agency, his office said Monday, despite the supreme court freezing the incumbent's dismissal.
Trump says US tariffs to hit 'all countries'
President Donald Trump said Sunday the tariffs he plans to impose in the coming days would include "all countries", not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States.
Prayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay
Hundreds of grieving Muslims gathered for Eid prayers in the street in Mandalay on Monday, the death and destruction of Myanmar's huge earthquake casting a pall of anguish over the occasion.
After flops, movie industry targets fresh start at CinemaCon
This was meant to be the year the movies bounced back. But as the CinemaCon trade convention kicks off Monday in Las Vegas, theater owners are hoping and praying for signs that 2025 is back on track.
Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move
Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a podium finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his "unreal" promotion to the Red Bull team in place of the axed Liam Lawson.
French chefs await new Michelin guide
The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the up-and-coming talent challenging the country's stalwart three-star cooking celebrities.
UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday
In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.
At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions
A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World Cup, when he led the unfancied team to the quarter-finals.
Referee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.
Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss
Novak Djokovic refused to discuss the evident eye problem he suffered before Sunday's Miami Open final defeat to unseeded Czech teenager Jakub Mensik saying he did not want to take away from his opponent’s triumph.
Mitchell magic as Cavs bag 60th win, Pistons and T'Wolves brawl
Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 victory over the in-form Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title.
Duterte lawyer: 'compelling' grounds to throw case out
Rodrigo Duterte's lead lawyer said Sunday there was a "compelling" argument to throw out the International Criminal Court case against the former Philippines president before it even comes to trial.
What happens on Trump's 'Liberation Day' and beyond?
US President Donald Trump has launched a volley of tariffs impacting allies and adversaries this year, promising "Liberation Day" on Wednesday with action targeting countries that have persistent trade gaps with his country.
Clock ticks on Trump's reciprocal tariffs as countries seek reprieve
The clock is ticking down to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when the US president has threatened to unleash a wide range of tariffs against countries running persistent trade imbalances with the United States.
Japan-Australia flagship hydrogen project stumbles
Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over questions about its climate credentials.
Musk deploys wealth in bid to swing Wisconsin court vote
The world's richest man took to the stage in the US state of Wisconsin on Sunday in a bid to swing the local supreme court to the right, with the help of two $1 million checks for voters.
Mensik upsets Djokovic to win Miami Open
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
China manufacturing activity grows at highest rate in a year
China's manufacturing activity grew in March for the highest rate in a year, official data showed Monday, a rare bright spot as the world's second-largest economy struggles to climb out of a prolonged slump.
'Waited for death': Ex-detainees recount horrors of Sudan's RSF prisons
For almost two years, Emad Mouawad had been repeatedly shuttled from one Sudanese paramilitary-run detention centre to another, terrified each day would be his last.
Japan's Nikkei leads big losses in Asian markets as gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.
Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake
Hopes were fading Monday of finding more survivors in the rubble of Mandalay, where some residents spent a third night sleeping in the open after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand.
'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash
Seven players and members of coaching staff were ejected after a wild brawl broke out during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Sunday.