Tuam babies whistleblower 'optimistic for closure'
Catherine Corless speaks as the Irish government announces a director to oversee an excavation.
2023-05-24 20:50
Citigroup to pursue IPO for its Mexico retail unit after sale fails
(Reuters) -Citigroup Inc will pursue an initial public offering of its Banamex unit that consists of its consumer, small business
2023-05-24 20:49
Barcelona veteran Alba leaving club after 11 years
Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years at the club, the...
2023-05-24 20:48
NWSL schedule: 3 must-watch matches on tap in week 9
Over the last two weeks, the NWSL table has been filled with movement. Given the quality of fixtures in week 9, there could be even more heading into June.Memorial Day weekend features at least one match Friday through Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League. It is the final week of re...
2023-05-24 20:47
Ukraine war: Russia's Shoigu vows 'harsh response' after Belgorod incursion
The defence minister's comments come as further drone attacks are reported in Belgorod region.
2023-05-24 20:27
Lula Lashes Out and Sends Warning to Central Bankers Everywhere
There are few, if any, leaders in the world who are publicly lashing out at central bankers more
2023-05-24 20:25
IMF Chief Reassures on Debt Deal; Roubini Sees Risk: Qatar Forum
The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence that the US will reach a deal on the debt
2023-05-24 20:23
Bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami wins Spanish Asturias prize for literature
Bestselling Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has won this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for literature
2023-05-24 20:16
Marcus Rashford expected to return for Manchester United against Chelsea
Erik ten Hag expects Marcus Rashford to be ready to face Chelsea on Thursday night but admitted he is not sure whether Manchester United’s top scorer is fully fit. Rashford has missed United’s last two fixtures, first with a leg injury and then through illness, but has returned to training this week. Asked if the 29-goal forward was ready to play, Ten Hag said: “It looks like (it). Yesterday, he returned to training, he looks quite fit but we have to see today what is the outcome of the training, how did we recover and then we will make our choices.” Rashford’s absence against Wolves and Bournemouth – both games United won without him – once again brought into focus United’s lack of depth in the forward positions. Anthony Martial was handed a rare start on the south coast on Sunday, but headed straight down the tunnel when he was withdrawn after an hour before later returning to the bench. Martial’s reaction led to fresh speculation over his United future. The 27-year-old, who finished last season on loan at Sevilla, has scored eight times in 27 appearances for United this season, but has struggled at times with injuries. “If you are not available, you can’t score,” Ten Hag said. “When he was available we played better, the team is winning games, he’s also scoring goals but he has to be available.” And Ten Hag also batted away a question about speculation linking United with Paris St Germain’s Brazil forward Neymar by offering his stock answer on transfer rumours, saying: “When we have news, we will tell you.” United will secure a top-four place and a return to the Champions League for next season if they take at least a point against Frank Lampard’s side. “It’s clear, we want to win every game,” the Dutchman said. “That is what we do all season so tomorrow we want to do the same, we want to win the game, play dominant football and get the job done… “First, we have to win the game tomorrow and get the job done. Then, it’s about judgement from others if it’s a good, bad or normal performance. “We are in a project, we want to go back and win trophies, we win one trophy but we want more trophies, compete with the best, we are still in a journey but we think we are in the right direction but it can always be better. Because good is not good enough.” We are still in a journey but we think we are in the right direction but it can always be better. Because good is not good enough Erik ten Hag With the League Cup trophy already in the cabinet, booking a return to Europe’s premier competition would be another significant marker for Ten Hag in his first season at Old Trafford. “If we want to compete with the best, then you have to be in the Champions League,” he said. “We want to compete with the best and be in the Champions League. In the Premier League, you have to be one of the first four, that’s not easy, many are competing for it, many think they should be in and we are one of them.”
2023-05-24 20:15
Sword of Indian ruler slain by British sells for more than $17 million at auction
The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century king famous for the commanding role he played in wars in southern India, has sold for £14 million ($17.4 million) at auction in London.
2023-05-24 19:59
Andrew Tate: Does controversial influencer really own 35 cars? Here's what we know
Andrew Tate has often displayed his love for cars and owns an absolute beast worth $5.2 million
2023-05-24 19:57
Lionesses star Fran Kirby extends Chelsea stay despite injury forcing her to miss World Cup
England forward Fran Kirby has extended her Chelsea contract by another year. Kirby, who signed a two-year deal in 2021 that included the option of a further 12 months, joined the Blues from Reading in 2015 and has gone on to become the Women’s Super League club’s leading scorer with 110 goals in 175 appearances. During her time with Chelsea, Kirby has won 13 trophies, including five WSL titles as well as the FA Cup on four occasions. Kirby was also part of the England side which won the European Championship on home soil last summer, but has been ruled out of this year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after needing knee surgery. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Chelsea’s Continental League Cup semi-final against West Ham in February. A club statement read: “Chelsea is delighted to announce that an option to extend the contract of forward Fran Kirby by a further year has been exercised. “We look forward to seeing Fran back in blue next season.” PA Read More England’s World Cup squad: Who’s on the plane, and who’s got work to do? Ella Toone upbeat on England’s World Cup chances despite ‘difficult’ injury setbacks ‘Everyone wants to see us fail’: How Erin Cuthbert drives Chelsea to stay on top
2023-05-24 19:56