Hong Kong stocks gained on Friday, driven by tech giants, after China pledged to step up efforts to achieve technological self-reliance and bolster its domestic market over the next five years. The advance also comes ahead of a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US leader Donald Trump next week. The Hang Seng Index…
The recent intervention by the Dutch government to seize control of Nexperia, citing the rarely-used “Goods Availability Act”, last invoked during the Cold War, has ignited a significant escalation in tensions with Beijing. This exceptional move sparked immediate retaliation from Beijing, which imposed export controls on Nexperia’s China operations, escalating the global tech decoupling crisis….
Scheduled to be played February 8 at Optus Stadium Prominent supporters group want the game played in Italy WA government remains confident fixture will go ahead By IAN CHADBAND FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS and ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:10 BST, 23 October 2025 | Updated: 00:18 BST, 23 October 2025 A leading European…
By WILL GRIFFEE Published: 23:52 BST, 16 October 2025 | Updated: 00:07 BST, 17 October 2025 Bryan Mbeumo has been ‘trying to persuade’ Cameroon team-mate Carlos Baleba to join him at Manchester United. The £71million signing from Brentford has not been at Old Trafford long but is attempting to play his part in strengthening the…
Who: Fulham vs ArsenalWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Craven Cottage in London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, October 18, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 2:30pm (13:30 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream. Premier League leaders Arsenal will be the heavy favourites when they travel…
Nico Schlotterbeck is on Liverpool’s radar as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk (Picture: Getty) Liverpool have entered the race to sign Nico Schlotterbeck and view the Borussia Dortmund star as a possible long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in Germany. Schlotterbeck has established himself as one of the most sought-after…
A game of chess. A jigsaw. A Rubik’s cube. Jenga. Just some of the puzzles referenced by industry insiders in describing the process of selecting Premier League matches for television, one of the most complex and controversial aspects of the season. The Premier League announced on Wednesday afternoon the latest Sky Sports and TNT picks…
By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 19:35 BST, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 19:57 BST, 13 October 2025 Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Jobe Bellingham as uncertainty continues over the midfielder’s future at Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old joined Dortmund from Sunderland last summer in a £32million package deal, but he has been used sparingly…
It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the four biggest spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear shows – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from bubblegum-pink lips and multicoloured mascara to ultra-clean, minimalist looks and more. Dior Dior spring/summer 2026. Photo: Handout For his…
By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 08:24 BST, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 08:44 BST, 13 October 2025 A former Premier League boss is believed to be facing bankruptcy after being hit with a petition from HMRC, according to reports. The 60-year-old, who managed a number of top-flight sides, is thought to be due…