A March Madness star was born Thursday night. Alabama forward Grant Nelson didn’t have the season many expected after transferring into the program with high expectations in the offseason. But he picked the most perfect time to morph into a two-way monster for coach Nate Oats, powering the Crimson Tide to their first Elite Eight … Read more
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital Tuesday for a third straight night to call for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza, clashing with baton-carrying riot police before tear gas rained down on them. On Wednesday night, demonstrators were back on the streets. “Open the borders,” they chanted. Though there have been regular … Read more
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian oil firms face delays of up to several months to be paid for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) become more wary of U.S. secondary sanctions, eight sources familiar with the matter said. Payment delays reduce revenue to the Kremlin and make them … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Missy Franklin discusses her career highlights, strong leaders in women’s sport and her advice on being an athlete and a mum Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Missy Franklin discusses her career highlights, strong leaders in women’s sport and her advice on being … Read more
Shane Lowry roared to the top of the leaderboard at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, with a birdie at the par three 17th securing a one-shot lead after the opening round. After losing out in the Cognizant Classic in disappointing fashion last week, Lowry carded a six-under 66 to move a shot in front of Justin … Read more
ISTANBUL — Muhterem Evcil was stabbed to death by her estranged husband at her workplace in Istanbul, where he had repeatedly harassed her in breach of a restraining order. The day before, authorities detained him for violating the order but let him go free after questioning. More than a decade later, her sister believes Evcil … Read more
UE Red Warriors’ Casiey Dongallo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo had her lowest scoring output of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament as the University of the East sustained its fourth straight loss to defending champion La Salle, which she considers the gold standard … Read more
Workers assemble printed circuit boards at the Intervala manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release factory orders figures on February 2. Justin Merriman | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily … Read more
KYIV — Even as he promises international partners that Ukraine will handle the fighting if given needed weapons and other support, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top military commanders have failed so far to come up with a clear plan to conscript or recruit many thousands of new soldiers critically needed to defend against Russia’s … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran — With flashy celebrity ads and promises of deep discounts, a shop in Iran’s capital had offered consumers in the Islamic Republic one of the hottest products in the country — an iPhone that came out in 2021. But instead of getting their hands on the handsets, police and prosecutors in Iran allege … Read more