Dollar eyes third weekly gain as higher US rate expectations gather steam
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar eased on Friday but remained near a two-month high against its major
2023-05-26 14:26
Geriatric Croisette: Loach leads old white dudes at Cannes
While much talk at Cannes this year has been about the unprecedented seven women directors in competition, an impressive cavalcade of old white guys has also charmed the French Riviera festival, with 86-year-old Ken...
2023-05-26 14:25
Stocks tiptoe toward US debt denouement; Japan sparkles
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE Asia's stock markets were cautiously higher on Friday, with Japan leading gains, while the
2023-05-26 14:24
'I learned from her': A look at Tina Turner in 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' as director George Miller remembers late singer
'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome's creators wrote the character of Aunty Entity with Tina Turner in mind
2023-05-26 14:23
Football rumours: Real Madrid offered chance to sign Harry Kane
What the papers say Real Madrid have reportedly been given an opportunity to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane. The Daily Mail, citing Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, says the Spanish giants have been offered the chance to pick up the 29-year-old in a player-plus-cash deal. Kane’s contract at Tottenham expires next summer and any transfer would give Spurs the chance to cash in before risking him leaving as a free agent. Staying with Tottenham, The Sun reports the club’s search for a new manager has taken a blow, with Paris St Germain linked with a move for top target Luis Enrique. Citing Marca, the paper says the French powerhouses are likely to sack boss Christophe Galtier and enter the race for the former Spain coach. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror says 24-year-old France defender Jules Kounde is set to snub a rumoured approach from Chelsea to stay at Barcelona. Social media round-up Players to watch Samuel Umtiti: The Daily Mirror says the Barcelona and France defender, on loan at Italian side Lecce, is eager to find a permanent deal in Italy. Keylor Navas: Chelsea and Tottenham are among the clubs keeping tabs on the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, according to Foot Mercato. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-05-26 14:19
US credit default swaps flash default warning and speculators rush in
By Shankar Ramakrishnan and Nell Mackenzie (Reuters) -A measure of U.S. default risk is flashing red as talks over the
2023-05-26 14:16
Column-Sterling caught between rate spike and gilt rupture: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON Britain's interest rate horizon skyrocketed this week on another alarming inflation reading that some
2023-05-26 14:15
French Grocer Casino to Talk With Creditors as Conciliation Process Starts
Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA said it will start debt talks with creditors after a Paris court decided to open
2023-05-26 13:58
'It took an accident': How Tina Turner got her first wig after visit to salon went terribly wrong
Tina Turner claimed she never wanted to appear to be 'wearing a curtain of fake hair', which is why she clipped her own extensions
2023-05-26 13:58
Joe Rogan: Why doesn't the marijuana advocate and cigar smoker 'allow cigarettes'?
Joe Rogan is a marijuana advocate and cigar smoker but he avoids cigarettes for a variety of reasons
2023-05-26 13:58
Oprah Winfrey slims down at 69: A look at TV host's weight loss journey through the years
Oprah Winfrey has spoken about her weight loss journey in the past and revealed she was going to 'reset' her eating habits
2023-05-26 13:55
Economists Trim China Growth Forecasts, Expect Reserve Requirement Ratio Cut Sooner
China’s central bank will likely cut the reserve requirement ratio for major banks earlier than expected as the
2023-05-26 13:52