Manchester City have now made funds available for Pep Guardiola to complete an audacious swoop to land a Real Madrid star ahead of Liverpool, a new report has claimed, as the Premier League champions look to improve their squad in upcoming transfer windows. Man City ready to splash the cash Normally quiet in January, Manchester … Read more
Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in the city of Agadez. An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, the first time a European citizen has been seized in the country since the military took power in 2023. Austria’s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs said … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. This article is part of the FT’s Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign joint seasonal appeal with Magic Breakfast Since the Financial Times launched its first seasonal appeal nearly 20 years ago, a common theme has … Read more
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Paraguayan teenage defender Diego Leon – the first acquisition of the Ruben Amorim era. The 17-year-old was pictured on social media preparing to leave South America for Manchester, where he will undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract. Leon’s transfer is … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown raised eyebrows on Sunday night during the team’s playoff win against the Green Bay Packers with what he was doing on the bench. In the fourth quarter, Brown was on the bench sitting between his teammates when the FOX broadcast caught him pulling out a book to read. CLICK … Read more
China reported $3.47 trillion in exports for 2024, a 7.1% increase. Trade is a bright spot for Beijing as it struggles with sluggish growth at home. Read More
The march higher in U.K. government bond yields since the launch of the Labour government’s debut budget plan in October sparked widespread concern last week, as borrowing costs rose to breach numerous decade highs. The prospect of public spending cuts or further tax rises came into focus as 30-year gilt yields hit their highest level … Read more
A techie’s post has triggered a fiery debate over entry-level salaries in India’s IT sector. Abhishek Nair backed the idea that Rs 3.6 lakh per annum isn’t a bad deal for freshers without strong credentials or relevant skills. “I might get in trouble, but this needs to be said: 3.6 LPA isn’t bad if you’re … Read more
Shreyas Iyer, who played a pivotal role in solving India’s long-standing No.4 batting issue during the ODI World Cup 2023, has made a big statement ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement. The Mumbai batter, known for his consistency in the middle order, has expressed his readiness to adapt to any position … Read more
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol will receive his annual pay rise despite his impeachment for briefly placing the country under martial law, the government has said. Yoon’s salary will increase by 3% to 262.6 million won ($179,000; £147,000), in line with the standard for government officials. Since his impeachment in December, Yoon has … Read more