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It has long been the Kremlin’s strategy to drive a permanent wedge between the United States and Europe, dividing and weakening the West’s traditional adversaries. For years, Russia has promoted sabotage and disinformation to undermine Western institutions, which are seen as stubborn obstacles to Russia’s territorial ambitions and dreams of regaining Soviet-style status and power. The dissolution of NATO, the West’s powerful military alliance, has become a particularly prevalent fantasy, especially since the Ukraine war. Concerns about possible NATO expansion were used by the Kremlin to justify a brutal all-out invasion nearly four years ago. Imagine then, in the corridors…
Graziano Mannari has his favorite moment at San Siro, and who can blame him? It happened in March 1989, when he came on as a substitute for AC Milan, who were already two points behind against Juventus. “The crowd was in full celebration mode,” he told Sky Sports.”Every time we made a pass, they were chanting ‘Ole’. The ball was beautifully circulated again and again between the whole team – Franco Baresi, Mauro Tassotti, Carlo Ancelotti, Marco van Basten – and with every touch there was another ‘Ole’ cheer from the stands.” “In my head I kept saying, “I want…
Wall Street, Manhattan, New York.Andrei Denishk | Moments | Getty ImagesInvestor appetite for private credit remains undiminished, despite growing warnings of loosening loan approvals and risk assessments and increased stress for borrowers.Last September’s troubles at First Brands Group, which plunged the highly leveraged auto parts maker into financial crisis, became a flashpoint for critics of private credit and highlighted how an aggressive debt structure had quietly accumulated over years of easy financing. The incident raised concerns that similar risks could be lurking across the market, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warning that private credit risk was “hiding in plain sight”…
The Syrian army announced a curfew after its fighters escaped from a prison amid clashes.Published January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe Syrian army announced a curfew in the northeastern city of al-Shadadi after ISIS fighters escaped from a prison in the city amid clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), state news agency SANA said.Monday’s clashes came a day after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi, also known as Mazloum Kobani, reached a cease-fire agreement.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listDespite the uncertainty over the ceasefire, al-Shallah and U.S.…
Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…premier league Coby Mainu prepares to stay at Manchester United this month after being reinstated to the first team by Michael Carrick – Daily Mail Crystal Palace are stepping up their bid for Fenerbahce defender Jaeden Oosterwalde after losing Marc Gehi to Manchester City – The SunJuventus are confident Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to join from Crystal Palace, but there is a £10m difference in the striker’s valuation between the two clubs – The Times sprayer This content is provided by sprayercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must…
A bird’s eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise time.Vladimir Zakharov | Moments | Getty ImagesJapan’s 40-year government bond yield hit a record high on Tuesday as investors worried that a proposed cut in food sales taxes could worsen Japan’s fiscal situation amid a heavy sell-off in government bonds.Long-term interest rates rose more than 5 basis points to 4%, the highest level since the introduction of 40-year maturities.Short-term bond yields rose significantly as well. The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds rose more than 6 basis points to 2.3%, the highest level since 1999, while the yield…
The Nordic nation sends troops to the Arctic Circle with a “significant contribution” amid conflict with Washington.Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland as US President Donald Trump threatens to seize control of the autonomous Danish territory.The “huge contribution” of Royal Danish Army Commander Peter Boysen and his soldiers landed in Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland on Monday night, public broadcaster DR and other Danish media reported.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listPublic broadcaster TV2 reported that 58 Danish troops have landed in the Arctic Circle, joining around 60 troops sent earlier to take part in an ongoing multinational military…
Police in the Australian state of Queensland are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman whose body was found surrounded by stray dogs on the coast of Kgari, formerly known as Fraser Island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located off the east coast of Australia and is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Queensland Police said in a press conference that the woman was Canadian and had been working at a backpacker hostel on the island for the past six weeks. They said she traveled there with a friend from her home country. According to police,…
Jamie Carragher has outlined a list of four candidates to be Manchester United’s next manager, suggesting the next permanent manager at Old Trafford must be a candidate with the right “energy” and “motivation” to take the club forward. United parted ways with Ruben Amorim earlier this month after a disastrous 14 months at the club, appointing Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season. Despite Carrick’s first game in charge, a stunning 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City, Carragher insisted Old Trafford needed a “special” leader. Here are the options and what Mr. Carragher said… image: Candidates…
BEIJING, CHINA – JANUARY 6: People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building (January 6, 2025, Beijing, China). Visual China Group | Getty ImagesThe People’s Bank of China on Tuesday kept its lending prime rate unchanged as authorities focus on targeted support to specific sectors to support the slowing economy rather than broad policy easing. The People’s Bank of China kept its one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, for the eighth consecutive month. The one-year rate affects most new and outstanding loans, while the five-year benchmark affects mortgages.The decision comes as the world’s second-largest economy lost…