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Rory McIlroy admitted it would have been a “bitter pill to swallow” if he hadn’t turned his record-breaking halftime lead at the Masters into a historic title defense at Augusta National.McIlroy became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles with a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler on Sunday, completing the Grand Slam with last year’s dramatic playoff victory over Justin Rose. The world No. 2 built a six-stroke halftime lead, the largest 36-hole advantage in Masters history, but dropped three strokes in the first nine holes during a two-hole stretch and fell two strokes behind partner Cameron…
On March 21, 2026, the petroleum product tanker META 4 was struck by lightning at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman when it was entering Muscat Anchorage. Elke Scoliers | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, dimming hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered one of the worst energy shocks in history. U.S. Central Command said in a statement that the blockade will go into effect at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, targeting ships from all countries entering…
A ship is seen passing through the Strait of Hormuz in Oman on April 8, 2026, after a two-week interim ceasefire was reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened.Shadi JH Alasar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East situation over the weekend.british FTSE The index is expected to open 0.62% lower, along with Germany’s index. dachshund 1.45% down, France CAC40 1% decrease in Italy FTSE MIB According…
Mr. Leo, who became the first American-born pope last year, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the United States and Israel’s war against Iran.Published April 13, 2026April 13, 2026US President Donald Trump has unleashed a storm of criticism on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible on foreign policy.”President Trump delivered an unusual criticism of the head of the Catholic Church in a social media post Sunday night, saying, “I don’t want a pope who criticizes the president of the United States.”Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listPresident Trump’s rant appears to have been triggered…
As President Donald Trump threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan faces how quickly life on the island could change if Beijing follows through on its repeated threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. The global energy shock has exposed how fragile this self-governing democracy is, dependent on foreign fuel. Taiwan imports about 97% of its energy, providing electricity to 23 million people and powering its semiconductor industry, which produces about 90% of the world’s most advanced chips. The natural gas that powers the power grid is stored for just over 11 days. The fuel that powers Taiwan arrives…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 8, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThe US move to close off the vital Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the familiar market reaction of soaring oil prices, rising bond yields and a stronger dollar.But this time, unless there is oil movement, the response has been significantly muted. Monday’s decline in stocks was relatively modest, suggesting investors are pricing in more of the geopolitical risks and are less responsive to headlines.”A lot of it is considered a negotiating tactic,”…
Rory McIlroy made more history by successfully defending his title at the Masters, but it took another rollercoaster Sunday to cap off his win at Augusta National.McIlroy held a 36-hole lead, the largest in tournament history, but slipped to the point of splitting the lead heading into the final day, where he regained two spots and achieved another dramatic success. World No. 2 McIlroy chased playing partners Cameron Young and Justin Rose (who he narrowly beat in the playoffs for a Grand Slam title last year) at various points in the final round, and McIlroy got back on track with…
rome — On Monday, Pope Leo XIV will embark on a long trip to Africa, the first papacy to bear a distinctly personal stamp. From April 13th to April 23rd, the Pope will visit four countries, crisscrossing a continent of vital importance to the 21st century church he leads. Relations between Christianity and Islam will be a priority for him. The visit comes as America’s first pope has increasingly spoken out against the current Middle East conflict, saying God cannot be used to justify war, while US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has framed the US war effort as divinely…
Gary Neville said live on Sky Sports that Arsenal need to balance their emotions ahead of next Sunday’s crucial Premier League title showdown with Manchester City.In another dramatic development in the title race, the Gunners lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in Saturday afternoon’s kick-off, opening the door for Josep Guardiola’s side to close the gap by another nine points. This was another chance they took, giving them a 3-0 win over Chelsea and cutting their lead over Arsenal to six points. The two teams are scheduled to meet at the Etihad next weekend in what is being billed as a title…
Mohammad Berger Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliament, gestures and speaks to the media during a press conference in the conference hall of the Iranian parliament building in Tehran, Iran, on December 2, 2025.Morteza Nicobazul | Nur Photo | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Anique Bao from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block all ships entering and leaving the Strait of Hormuz, a counterintuitive move that follows renewed talks aimed at reopening the waterway, which is critical for energy supplies, among other things.As the deadline for the start…