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The prize for winning a race one day had been a chocolate selection box, rather than the glimmer of your standard trophy. Elise Christie decided she wanted in.And with that a young Livingston figure skater would recalibrate her, rather literal, tracks to that of the speed skating world, trading in the opinion of judges for the black-and-white jeopardy of a surge to one, immovable finish line. Gyrating grace and Salchow artistry soon evolved into blistering speed at the apex of her discipline, fierce and fearless in equal measure, armed with unrivalled ambition, and an amplifying beacon of British sport. Only,…
Security fencing outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The phrase “TACO” or “Trump Always Chickens Out” has been bandied about every time the US president announces strong policy measures, only to be withdrawn following a strong negative reaction from the market. So will Donald Trump’s State of the Union address lead to a new round of TACO trade? Investors have largely ignored Trump’s imposition of Section 122 tariffs around the world, so there is little incentive for the U.S. president to water down tariffs, but clarity…
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2026. President Trump made the speech days after the Supreme Court struck down his administration’s tariff strategy and as a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf threatens Iran.Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe United States and Iran are poised to hold further nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday amid persistent concerns about possible military action in the oil-rich Middle East.The next round of negotiations over…
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s economic record and tough immigration policies in a combative 108-minute State of the Union address, the longest in modern history, as poll numbers slumped ahead of the midterm elections.President Trump boasted that inflation was plummeting and gas prices were falling. He also defended his immigration efforts, which have caused chaos in Democratic-run cities and resulted in the deaths of two Americans shot by immigration officials.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listPresident Trump called on members of Congress to stand and show their support if they agree that “the American government’s first duty is…
Jakarta, Indonesia AP — Indonesia on Tuesday released and deported an American man who had been imprisoned for 11 years for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend’s mother on the tourist island of Bali. Tommy Schaefer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murdering Heather Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, during a luxury vacation in Bali in 2014, also known as the “suitcase murders.” Mr. Schaefer was deported to the United States from Bali International Airport on Tuesday night after completing his sentence and receiving several pardons for good behavior, Director of the General Directorate of Immigration’s Bali Regional…
With no clear dominant car emerging during F1’s extended 2026 pre-season testing schedule, seven drivers will arrive at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix purely hoping to win this year’s world championship.F1’s ‘big four’ – McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari – still appear to be at the top of the pecking order, effectively reset by the introduction of both new power unit and chassis regulations for the 2026 season, but their position remains uncertain and subject to change. It seems certain that the world champion will emerge from one of these teams, but bookmakers have struggled to separate the candidates,…
The Goldman Sachs logo is displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in New York City. Ramin Tarai | History of Corbis | Getty ImagesThe global M&A boom that defined 2025 continues into 2026, with companies rethinking their portfolios and artificial intelligence-driven demand driving large deals. But with capital pools tightening, executives are being forced to make choices more than ever.After a slow start as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs at the beginning of last year temporarily halted acquisitions and new listings, deal value jumped nearly 40% in 2025 to reach a record…
Many of Brendon McCullum’s decisions were criticized this winter as England suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat in the Ashes, but his recent decisions have paid off.The head coach told white-ball captain Harry Brook that he was promoting him to No. 3 for the T20 World Cup against Pakistan, and Brooke smashed a 50-ball century in a two-wicket win to take his team to the semi-finals. “Buzz (McCallum) was the mastermind behind that incident,” Brook said. “He talked to me this morning about moving up the order and maximizing the power play, and thankfully it paid off.” But in truth, the…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesAnalysts say India is likely to continue buying Russian crude oil as a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlaws President Donald Trump’s import tariffs limits his trade policy options.”We hope that India maintains a healthy relationship with Russia, including on energy issues,” Saran Sidor, director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible State Strategy, told CNBC’s Inside India. He…
The US military has “seized” a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.listen to this article | 3 minutesinformationPublished February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2sharePresident Donald Trump said the United States had received “over 80 million barrels of oil” from Venezuela, hours after the Pentagon announced that the U.S. military had “seized” a third “sanctioned” oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.”We just received over 80 million barrels of oil from our new friend and partner, Venezuela,” President Trump announced during his State of the Union address in…