
IMF, Bangladesh agree on first review of $4.7 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund and Bangladesh reached a staff-level agreement on Thursday on the first review of a
2023-10-19 17:49

Buatsi vs Azeez postponed due to injury in ‘final training session’
Joshua Buatsi’s fight with Dan Azeez has been cancelled on four days’ notice, after the latter sustained an injury in the final session of his training camp. The unbeaten Britons were set to put their friendship aside and meet in a light-heavyweight bout on Saturday (21 October), headlining at the O2 Arena in London. However, the fight has been postponed due to Azeez suffering a back injury, it was announced on Tuesday (17 October). Azeez, 34, said: “I’m devastated for this to happen on fight week. It still hasn’t sunk in. I’ve never had to withdraw from a fight in my career before. “I want to apologise to all the fans, especially those travelling to the fight. I am also extremely sorry to my opponent Joshua Buatsi, to my promoter, and to everyone involved who has worked so hard on this date. I hope this fight can be rescheduled as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, Boxxer chief Ben Shalom said: “This is a big shock, but everyone at Boxxer is working very hard to ensure we provide clarity for all fighters, teams and – most importantly – the fans as soon as we can. “I know that Dan would do anything to be in the ring on Saturday night, and for this to happen at this stage is devastating. This is a huge fight for British boxing, but the health and safety of our fighters must come first. “My heart goes out to Dan and Joshua, who have both completed tough camps, and to the fans, with more than 10,000 having made arrangements to come on Saturday. We will provide an update on the rest of the card and communicate a revised date for Buatsi-Azeez as soon as possible.” Azeez last fought in July, bearing Khalid Graidia on points, two months after 30-year-old Buatsi outpointed Pawel Stepien. On Wednesday (18 October), Boxxer announced that the undercard would remain intact and take place at London’s York Hall, headlined by Mikael Lawal vs Isaac Chamberlain. Read More Tommy Fury hits out at KSI’s ‘star jumps and hugs’ after beating YouTuber in boxing match Jake Paul announces return to boxing after Tommy Fury’s win over KSI Dillon Danis explains why he will appeal defeat by Logan Paul
2023-10-19 17:28

Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov Vows Support for North Korea
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2023-10-19 15:52

Mark Hoppus 'learned to play bass again' after tough cancer battle
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2023-10-19 15:24

Storm Babet: Cork homes flooded during heavy rain
Hundreds of properties are damaged by floods in the Republic of Ireland, as a rain warning for NI continues.
2023-10-19 14:49

Nokia says will cut up to 14,000 jobs
Nokia will slash up to 14,000 jobs in a major cost-cutting drive, it said in a statement on Thursday.
2023-10-19 14:17

Russia pledges 'complete support' for Kim Jong Un
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2023-10-19 13:49

US Suspends Some Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Gas, Gold Sectors
The US suspended sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas and gold production after four years and lifted some restrictions
2023-10-19 13:18

Republicans who voted against Jordan's speakership bid report menacing calls and threats to their offices
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2023-10-19 12:19

3 Texas Rangers to blame for letting Astros back into the ALCS
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2023-10-19 11:54

Police release video of fatal shooting of Black man in Georgia
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2023-10-19 10:54

Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly
One lawmaker received "a barrage of threatening calls". Another says his wife received anonymous texts.
2023-10-19 10:54