US banks to pounce on fintech deals as valuations plunge
Financial technology companies, long seen as a threat by the likes of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N), are increasingly becoming acquisition targets for traditional US banks as rising interest ...
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Brazil crypto law back on agenda as FTX collapse sends shockwaves
Brazilian crypto advocates are urging lawmakers to give final approval on a bill aimed at boosting oversight of the sector, after the collapse of FTX – once an industry darling – raised ...
Google sets rules for HQ guest speakers after row over Indian historian
Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google this week introduced rules for inviting guest speakers to its offices, days after it canceled a talk by an Indian historian who has disparaged ...
Djokovic beats Ruud to win record-equalling sixth ATP title
Novak Djokovic beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday, earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis – $4,740,300 – for completing the season-ending ...
Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in World Cup opener
Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first opening game defeat for a host nation in the ...
COP27 deal delivers landmark on ‘loss and damage’, but little else
Countries adopted a hard-fought final agreement at the COP27 climate summit early on Sunday that sets up a fund to help poor countries being battered by climate disasters – but does ...
World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar (pics)
By Andrew Mills and Maya Gebeily
The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign ...
Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as ...
As Biden turns 80, Americans ask ‘What’s too old?’
By Steve Holland and Jason Lange
Joe Biden turns 80 on Sunday, making him the first octogenarian president in U.S. history.
He is set to celebrate his birthday with a ...
UK comedian shreds 10,000 pounds over David Beckham Qatar World Cup deal
A British comedian shredded 10,000 pounds ($11,900) in bank notes after giving the former England soccer captain David Beckham an ultimatum to pull out of his role as an ambassador for Qatar ...
Ukraine nuclear plant shelled, U.N. warns: ‘You’re playing with fire!’ (update 2)
By Guy Faulconbridge and Caleb Davis
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. nuclear ...
Five dead, 18 injured in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado – police
Five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub on Saturday night in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police said.
A suspect was in custody and was being ...
UK minister does not recognise report government wants Swiss-style ties with EU
British health minister Steve Barclay said on Sunday he does not recognise a report that the government wants to move towards a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union.
Under new ...
Ukraine power supplies are under control, no need to panic -ministry
Ukrainian electricity supplies are under control despite a series of Russian attacks on power-generating infrastructure and there is no need to panic, the energy ministry said on Saturday.
Separately, the ...
New Zealand defence minister visits Ukraine, reaffirms support
New Zealand said on Sunday Defence Minister Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv to reaffirm the Pacific nation’s support for Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion.
“We discussed New ...
Cristiano Ronaldo is in ‘spectacular’ form, says Portugal’s Neves
By Fernando Kallas
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team mate Ruben Neves says his captain is in “spectacular” shape as the team prepare for their opening World Cup match against Ghana ...
After criticism, smooth World Cup seen as crucial to Qatar
After a bumpy road to the World Cup marked by criticism of its human rights record, Qatar has much riding on the tournament passing off smoothly if it is to ...
Turkish air strikes target Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq after bomb attack (update 2)
By Ali Kucukgocmen and Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Turkish warplanes carried out air strikes on Kurdish militant bases in northern Syria and northern Iraq on Sunday, destroying 89 targets, Turkey’s defence ministry ...
Verstappen takes final pole of the F1 season in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen seized the final pole position of the year with a blistering lap in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of team mate Sergio ...
New UK PM Sunak visits Kyiv, pledges support
Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his first visit to Kyiv on Saturday, pledging to continue the firm support for Ukraine that was a focus of policy under ...
Timing of World Cup beer ban and armbands plan are unfortunate, says Germany team chief
The timing of a beer ban announced two days before the World Cup start in Qatar this week was unfortunate and would create unease among fans, Germany team director Oliver ...
Spain hope to banish ghosts of last World Cups, says Azpilicueta
Spain had World Cup campaigns to forget in 2014 and 2018 but the former champions have an opportunity to rebuild with a new-look team that has several promising youngsters, defender Cesar Azpilicueta ...
Russia trying to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses, Pentagon official says
Russia’s surge in missile strikes in Ukraine is partly designed to exhaust Kyiv’s supplies of air defenses and finally achieve dominance of the skies above the country, a ...
FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar‘s treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human ...