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Enzo Maresca tore into Liam Delap after the striker’s late red card nearly cost Chelsea their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea led 3-0 at half-time but allowed Wolves back into the game in a chaotic second half, eventually edging a 4-3 thriller to book a tie against Cardiff. Delap, making his return from injury, was sent off just 20 minutes after coming on for two reckless challenges. “It’s embarrassing,” Maresca said. “After his first yellow I told him several times to calm down. He didn’t listen — he plays for himself sometimes. We have to grow up as…
Strong iPhone demand lifted Apple’s revenue during the three months ending in September, closing the fiscal year with record profits. Apple posted stronger-than-expected financial results despite the global trade war and its struggle to catch up in artificial intelligence. The company credited the surge mainly to robust demand for its iPhone 17 lineup, which launched last month. “Apple proudly reports a September quarter revenue record of $102.5 billion, including record highs for iPhone and Services,” said CEO Tim Cook. Apple earned $27.5 billion (€23.8bn), nearly doubling last year’s profit, and its shares gained 2% in after-hours trading. Although the iPhone…
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, reviving hopes of easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump called the meeting in South Korea “amazing,” while Beijing said both sides reached a consensus to address “major trade issues.” The relationship has been rocky since Trump began imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, triggering Beijing’s swift retaliation. Although both agreed to a truce in May, mistrust lingered. The latest talks produced no formal trade agreement but signaled movement toward one. Behind closed doors, negotiators have wrestled with complex terms for months.…
Human Rights Watch urged Friedrich Merz to condemn Turkey’s crackdown on opposition members, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.During his first official visit to Ankara, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a deeper strategic alliance between Europe and Turkey to face global challenges.Standing beside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Merz spoke shortly after Turkey and the United Kingdom sealed a multi-billion-euro deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets.Germany, part of the jet’s manufacturing consortium, recently lifted its ban on exporting the aircraft to Turkey. Defence Cooperation Sparks Disagreement Reports indicate that Germany supports Turkey’s inclusion in the €150 billion Security Action for Europe…
A tiny spider believed extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, delighting conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now dubbed the white-knuckled wolf spider for its pale leg joints, was found at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve, an isolated site accessible only by boat. The species had not been seen since 1985. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons made the discovery just minutes before their boat was due to leave. “To find a species thought lost for 40 years is thrilling,” Telfer said. Wolf spiders are agile ground hunters, though Aulonia albimana also spins a delicate…
The U.S. government is considering a plan that could transfer TikTok’s ownership to American companies. The move aims to protect national security and tech sovereignty while potentially avoiding a full ban of the popular app. Officials say the proposal would give U.S. firms control over TikTok’s operations, data management, and security protocols. Lawmakers and regulators have raised concerns that foreign ownership could expose American users’ data to outside influence. Transferring ownership to U.S.-based companies is seen as a way to address these concerns while keeping the app available to millions of users. The proposal comes amid increasing scrutiny of technology…
Policy Makers Signal Comfort With Current StanceThe European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates on hold at its upcoming meeting, choosing to maintain a steady hand after reducing borrowing costs earlier this year. Officials have indicated satisfaction with their current position, describing monetary settings as “in a good place.” With inflation easing and earlier rate cuts still filtering through to households and businesses, policymakers appear ready to pause and assess how the economy responds before making any further adjustments. Falling Exports Undermine Economic OutlookEurope’s exporters are facing mounting challenges as global demand slows and trade tensions intensify. Recent…
A global Microsoft outage on Wednesday shut down access to major websites such as Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft. The disruption lasted for several hours, affecting users and businesses around the world before systems were restored later in the evening. Millions struggle to access key websites Outage tracker Downdetector reported thousands of complaints from users who could not load or log into essential websites. Pages froze, emails failed to send, and online services slowed dramatically across multiple regions. Microsoft confirmed that users of Microsoft 365 faced serious delays in Outlook and other tools. By 21:00 GMT, the company said many websites…
Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min has become Major League Soccer’s second-highest-paid player, earning $10.4m in base salary and $11.2m in total compensation, according to new figures. Son joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham and quickly made an impact, scoring nine goals in 10 matches. Only Lionel Messi earns more — the Inter Miami forward makes $12m in salary and $20.4m total, including bonuses and marketing fees. Messi recently agreed to a new contract through 2028, while his new teammate Rodrigo De Paul will earn $1.5m in salary and $3.6m in total compensation. Other top…
Romania Confirms Reduction in American ForcesRomanian defense authorities have announced that the United States will scale back its troop numbers in Eastern Europe following a strategic evaluation of military operations. The change primarily affects rotational forces based at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base and other NATO facilities in the region. Although exact figures were not shared, Romania stated that around 1,000 American troops will remain stationed in the country to sustain NATO coordination and regional defense commitments. Pentagon Emphasizes Continued Commitment to EuropeU.S. defense officials described the move as a repositioning of resources rather than a retreat, emphasizing that the U.S.…