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Finn Azaz’s first-half goal earned them a 1-0 win over Norwich, putting Southampton into the Championship play-offs for the first time since the opening weekend.Forward Azaz pounced on a quick throw-in during the first half and smashed in the only goal of the game against St Mary’s. But the Saints had goaltender Daniel Peretz to thank for his season-best seven saves, including a sensational double stop in the second half, taking them to three points and 13 games unbeaten. Despite winning 11 of their last 14 games, the Canaries’ promotion hopes remain slim, with them nine points adrift of the…

A projection of the euro currency symbol is photographed on the facade of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on December 30, 2025.Kirill Kudryavtsev | AFP | Getty ImagesBefore the war against Iran began in late February, European central banks were enjoying a more benign inflation outlook, with interest rates expected to remain stable or falling across the region. But the conflict has thrown the economy out of balance, threatening Europe’s energy supply, growth and consumer price prospects. Interest rate expectations across the continent were upended. On Thursday, the European Central Bank, Bank of…

A January survey of 1,000 U.S. singles between the ages of 18 and 79 conducted by DatingNews.com found that more than half of singles (65%) feel hopeful about dating in 2026.They seek to meet other singles in a variety of ways. 73% used dating apps, 48% met through friends or colleagues, and 24% through interests or lifestyle events.If you’re single and looking to meet someone, there are green lights you can look out for during your search, says Sabrina Romanoff, a New York-based psychologist and relationship expert at dating app Hily. “The biggest thing about dating is you never know…

With the Iran war disrupting air shipping routes through the Middle East, European companies importing semiconductors from Asia are using backup warehouses and increasing shipping fees, industry sources told CNBC.The Iran war has disrupted cargo routes, with ships and airports targeted since the war began on February 28. Global air cargo capacity, which transports cargo such as semiconductors and other expensive electronic equipment, is down about 9% from pre-war levels, according to data from logistics company DSV.This has resulted in higher costs and delivery delays for European companies that import semiconductors from Asia, and some manufacturers are reducing the amount…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a party leader debate at the House of Councilors on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Tokyo. Regarding his recent comments, which have been heavily criticized by China, Takaichi said that he did not intend to go into details of the Taiwan crisis. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJapan on Thursday rejected a U.S. intelligence agency’s assessment that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan represent a “significant change” for the incumbent Japanese prime minister.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said at a press conference that Tokyo’s approach is “completely consistent.” “A significant policy shift is…

london — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a down-to-earth, legal, and modest man, but not one prone to bombast. But when he sat next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office last February, he began speaking like a host. “This is something really special,” Starmer said, brandishing a letter from King Charles III inviting Trump to make his second state visit to Britain. “This has never happened before. This is unprecedented… This is truly historic. This is an unprecedented second state visit.” The uncharacteristic Starmer outburst showed how the government intends to respond to the second-term US president.…

Teenager Lexi Potter scored the winning goal against Brighton in her first senior start, helping Chelsea leapfrog Manchester United into second place in the Women’s Super League.The defending champions rubbed salt in the wound by defeating United in the League Cup final on Sunday, clinching a point in the WSL with a 2-1 win at Kingsmeadow. Potter, a 19-year-old graduate of Cobham Academy, was one of three substitutes from the team that lifted the trophy at the weekend and produced an impressive performance in midfield. image: Chelsea players celebrate Alyssa Thompson’s opening goal against Brighton She scored life from close…

1. There is a lot of uncertaintyNo one expected the Fed to cut rates, let alone raise them, at this meeting, but the market is always looking for clues as to its next move. Neither the post-meeting statement, updated economic forecasts nor Powell’s press conference offered much on this point. There were only minor revisions to the statement, a moderately dovish shift in the “dot plot,” and Powell used some form of “uncertainty” no fewer than six times.2. War is a problemPowell said it is nearly impossible to predict the future and model policy when the United States is at…

Iran carried out a new attack on Qatar’s main gas hub on Thursday morning local time, causing significant damage as countries around the Middle East reported continued missile and drone attacks. The attack came after Iran attacked energy infrastructure in Persian Gulf countries, causing a spike in already high global oil prices. Here’s what you need to know: Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s main energy hub, was hit twice by Iranian missiles within 12 hours, causing “severe damage”. Emergency response teams were responding to the fire at the facility, the world’s largest LNG plant. The Ministry of Defense announced that…

Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing have announced a ground-breaking new multi-year UK broadcasting deal.This landmark deal promises to usher in a new era for the sport, with new promotional powerhouse Zuffa Boxing confirming Sky Sports as the broadcaster for its events in the UK and Ireland. The deal adds to the broadcaster’s already world-class sports entertainment offering and means customers can look forward to action-packed match nights across the UK mainland, including at least five shows a year. Sky Sports is the home of British sport and has been at the heart of boxing for over 30 years, bringing fans…