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JAN van Veen admits he is “squeezing around” at the prospect of facing Luke Littler in the World Darts Championship final, just a few years after dartitis caused him to question his future in the sport. The world youth champion progressed through the Classic at Alexandra Palace, defeating Gary Anderson 6-3 to book a place in the final with Littler, who will aim to become the fourth player in history to successfully defend his world title. Van Veen’s impressive run saw him claim his first TV ranking title at October’s European Championships, and has been pushed up by compatriot Michael…
President Donald Trump on Friday blocked U.S. photonics company HieFo Corp.’s $3 million acquisition of New Jersey-based aerospace and defense specialist Emcore’s assets, citing national security and China-related concerns.In an order released by the White House, President Trump said HieFo was “controlled by nationals of the People’s Republic of China” and that the acquisition of the Emcor business in 2024 led the president to believe it could “take actions that threaten to undermine the national security of the United States.”The order does not name any individuals or elaborate on Trump’s concerns.”Transaction is hereby prohibited,” President Trump said, ordering HieFo to…
new delhi and mumbai — Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India went on strike on New Year’s Eve to protest a system defined by relentless pressure, including a requirement to deliver goods within 10 minutes. The workers are demanding “fair wages, dignity and safety” and an immediate ban on marketing hooks that deliver groceries within 10 minutes to addresses within a radius of about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles), a challenge in India’s notoriously traffic-choked cities. They are also protesting automated systems used on the platform to penalize and downgrade delivery drivers in case of delays, and are…
Luke Littler believes he is on the verge of matching the performances of the sport’s all-time greats and insists he can perform even better in Saturday’s World Darts Championship final. Littler continued his title defense with a 6-1 win over Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace, joining Phil the Power Taylor as the only players to reach the PDC World Championship final in each of his first three appearances. The teenager’s meteoric rise to world No. 1 and a string of TV titles over the past two years has drawn comparisons to the past dominance of Taylor and Michael van Gerwen,…
The search was conducted at an undisclosed location following a recent attack by the US military on an alleged drug smuggling vessel.Published January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe U.S. Coast Guard announced it had halted its search for survivors, days after the U.S. military said it had attacked two more ships in the eastern Pacific Ocean during an ongoing military operation in Venezuela and surrounding waters.The Coast Guard said in a statement on its website Friday that the three-day search continued for more than 65 hours in waters “approximately 400 nautical miles (740 kilometers)…
Luke Littler survived a hard-fought 6-3 semi-final win against Gary Anderson at Alexandra Palace, and the Dutchman will now face Jan van Veen in the World Darts Championship final. Littler will be playing in his third world final in as many years, but “The Nuke” has only lost one match on this stage — the 2024 final against Luke Humphries in his debut year. He becomes the fourth player to reach three consecutive world finals, joining Dennis Priestley, Phil Taylor and Anderson, who defeated Ryan Searle 6-1. Van Veen, on the other hand, was competing in the World Darts Championship…
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel attend Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025.David A. Grogen | CNBCBerkshire Hathaway Stocks fell on Friday as investors digested the official end of Warren Buffett’s 60-year tenure as chief executive and the beginning of a new era under his successor, Greg Abel.Class A shares fell 1.4% on Abel’s first day as CEO, as Buffett officially took over, ending the tenure of one of the most storied executives in corporate history. The Omaha-based conglomerate finished 2025 up 10.9%, missing the S&P 500’s 16.4% gain but marking its 10th consecutive year…
The Hague Reuters — Two people were killed in a fireworks accident in the Netherlands, sparking sporadic incidents of violence as the country celebrated the New Year, and in another incident, a historic church in central Amsterdam was burnt down. In the Netherlands, people traditionally ring in the new year by setting off fireworks, which cause hundreds of injuries and millions of euros in damage every year. According to police, about 250 people were arrested on New Year’s Eve this year, and riot police were called out in several towns. Police said in a statement on Thursday: “The impact of…
Top articles in Saturday’s newspaper and rumors of transfers…premier leagueKoby Mainu is determined not to give up on his Manchester United career despite a tough 13 months under manager Ruben Amorim – The Sun Manchester City and Bournemouth reach agreement in principle for the transfer of Antoine Semenyo – talkSPORT Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo appeared to wave goodbye to away fans after the 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Enzo Maresca stormed out of Stamford Bridge without saying a word to Chelsea players after the Blues dropped…
The letter to the head of the U.N. Security Council came after President Trump said the United States would intervene if Tehran violently cracked down on the protests.Published January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareIran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has written to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council (UNSC), calling on them to condemn US President Donald Trump’s “unlawful threats” against Tehran as protests continue in the country.The letter, sent Friday, came hours after President Trump said the U.S. would be “locked, loaded and ready to…