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Luke Littler defeated Ricardo Pietrezko in the Players Championship final on Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals.Littler, the new world No. 1, defeated German star Pietrezko 10-6 in a back-and-forth battle, averaging 102.67 points and on track to win every major in the sport. Last year’s runner-up found himself in a tight spot with a 5-5 deficit, but he stepped on the gas and won four of the next five legs, posting an incredible 121 with the help of two bullseyes on his way to victory. “Obviously you’re never happy when you’re losing. When we were down 3-2 and…
Leaders pose for a family photo on the first day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025.Missper Appo | via ReutersEuropean and other Western leaders said Saturday that the U.S. peace plan forms the basis for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but “additional work” is needed as part of Western efforts to get a better deal for Kiev by Thursday’s deadline.Meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit, European and other Western leaders were rushing to find a coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister addresses the United Nations Security Council at United Nations Headquarters to discuss the Ukraine conflict on September 22, 2022 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIn an official statement on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was “shocking” for Japan’s leader to openly send the wrong signals regarding Taiwan, with recent comments rocking relations for more than two consecutive weeks.Wang, the most senior Chinese official to comment publicly on the issue, said Japan had crossed a red line that should not be touched or crossed, according…
Despite protests over the earlier attacks, President Trump has doubled down, calling for the jailing of rivals who sent messages to the military.US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of Democratic lawmakers, calling them “traitors” for calling on military personnel to defy illegal orders.President Trump suggested late Saturday that Democratic lawmakers who released video messages to military personnel earlier this week should be jailed.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”The traitors who directed the military to disobey my orders should be in jail now, not roaming fake news networks trying to explain that what they said was…
Senior U.S., Ukrainian and European officials are scheduled to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday to discuss next steps toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Kiev’s allies try to put together a cohesive response to the Trump administration’s 28-point plan. US President Donald Trump has given Kiev until Thursday to accept the offer, prompting accusations that it is making major concessions to Russia. The plan would pressure Kiev to cede territory, limit the size of its military and promise not to join NATO in exchange for an end to the war, all long-standing demands of the Kremlin. A group…
When you walk into an intimidating environment expecting success, it goes spectacularly and spectacularly wrong.No, we’re not referring to Monty Panesar’s appearance on Celebrity Mastermind in 2019. The show featured a surprise appearance by the former England international spinner in the turbulent Ashes reinforcements as he was embroiled in an altercation with current Australian international batsman Steve Smith. Instead, we are talking about England’s fate in the first Test. As you can probably tell by now, that game didn’t end well for them. It was a poor start for them too (172 all out, 33 overs on the first day),…
Ruben Dias was furious at manager Harvey Barnes’ decision not to punish Gianluigi Donnarumma for pushing him in the build-up to Newcastle’s win over Manchester City, and called on those involved to “make it mean”.With the score at 1-1, Barnes scored his second goal of the match from close range after a corner kick was initially cleared. However, the first set-piece saw Barnes push Donnarumma wide of goal, leading to a tense moment for City’s goalkeeper. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle’s lead against Manchester City and his goal was cleared after a…
Without a windfall of cash, saving up for a down payment on a home can take years, and in some U.S. states, decades.A new analysis from ConsumerAffairs estimates how long it would take to save a 10% down payment in each state by comparing each state’s median household income, median home price, median tax burden and essential living costs.In Iowa, it takes about 8.7 years to save enough for a 10% down payment, the fastest of any state. In California, this estimate is 25.1 years, longer than any other state. According to the study, the average time required across all…
Beijing — Weeks after taking office, Japan’s new leader faced what it meant to cross China’s red line with Taiwan. Since Sanae Takaichi suggested that Taiwan might respond militarily if China moves to seize the island by force, Beijing has reversed its strategy of economic pressure, warned its citizens against traveling or studying in Taiwan, suggested there would be no market for Japan’s seafood exports in China, and unleashed a wall-to-wall wave of nationalist fervor against the prime minister. The uproar appears carefully orchestrated to send a warning to Japan and other countries in the region of what could happen…
Celtic captain Callum McGregor kept the pressure on Premiership leaders Hearts with a 95th-minute screamer to snatch a 1-0 win against St Mirren. After a fantastic week for Scottish football, the results slumped in Paisley as both teams struggled until the end of the second half with zero shots on target. The Buddies, who are now without a win in six league games, looked likely to convert a chance when Conor McMenamin hit the post. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Celtic captain Callum McGregor led his team to an incredible last-minute win against St Mirren. In…