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China has unveiled retaliatory measures against the United States’ newly imposed port fees, signaling rising tensions between the two sides ahead of their top leaders’ potential face-to-face meeting in Seoul later this month. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday it started levying a special port-entry charge of 400 yuan ($56) per net ton on US-linked container ships. It stated that the opening rate will increase annually until it reaches 1,120 yuan by April 17, 2028. It also sanctioned five US-related subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, including Hanwha Shipping LLC, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc., Hanwha Ocean USA International LLC,…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…THE SUN Rangers have spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Bo Svensson as candidates to replace Russell Martin.Liverpool are set to bank a Premier League-record shirt sponsorship deal, with the club looking for £70m a year from their next agreement.THE DAILY MAIL Manchester United are considering extending midfielder Casemiro’s contract beyond this season, but only if he takes a cut in wages. Nottingham Forest are likely to revert to a more conservative style of play if they decide to move on from Ange Postecoglou. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…
World Cup 2026 qualifying is in full swing and several teams – including England and holders Argentina – have already booked their place at the expanded tournament.The 2026 World Cup takes place across three host nations – USA, Canada and Mexico – from June 11 to July 19. It will be the biggest yet, with 48 nations taking part – 16 more than in Qatar 2022.The three host nations qualify automatically, while nations from the confederations of UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), CONCACAF (North/Central America and Caribbean), AFC (Asia), OFC (Oceania) and CAF (Africa) stage their own qualifying campaigns.UEFA is…
Published 2 hours ago By Joe UrquhartLiverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scored an equaliser in stoppage time and recorded an assist for Hungary during Tuesday’s international action.The Reds midfielder captained his country in their World Cup qualifying contest against Portugal as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.His first-half corner was converted by Attila Szalai to open the scoring in Lisbon, ahead of the hosts fighting back to take the lead.However, Szoboszlai struck in the first minute of added time from close range, finishing from a low Daniel Lukacs cross inside the six-yard box to earn a valuable point in Group F.Liverpool…
Oct 14, 2025, 04:59 PM ETWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he’d suggested had been “taken over” by recent unrest.The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and about 30 miles from Boston, is set to host seven matches as the U.S. hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. Trump was asked about the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu, a Democrat whom he called “intelligent” but “radical left.””We could take them away,” Trump said of the…
Oct 14, 2025, 04:58 PM ETPortugal was minutes from securing their place in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday.Though Portugal didn’t quite get over the line to clinch their World Cup spot, star man Ronaldo broke yet another record in his illustrious career with the pair of goals.Editor’s PicksHis first goal broke a tie with former Guatemala player Carlos Ruiz for the most goals in World Cup qualifying at 40, his second put him two clear to make it 41 goals in 50 qualifying matches.Ronaldo scored his…
Oct 14, 2025, 04:43 PM ETEngland captain Harry Kane scored twice against Latvia. Carl Recine/Getty ImagesEngland booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying on Tuesday.Thomas Tuchel’s side went into the game knowing that three points would confirm their qualification for the showpiece event in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer and achieved just that with goals from Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze.The all-important win in Latvia was England’s sixth from six games in qualifying and maintained their record as the only unbeaten side in Group K. They…
US President Donald Trump struck an upbeat tone on Monday as he joined other world leaders in Egypt to sign the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal “This took 3,000 years to reach. Can you believe it? And it’s going to last,” Trump declared confidently during the Sharm el-Sheikh summit as he signed the deal before a global audience. Speaking later at a press conference alongside regional leaders, he hailed the development as historic: “We’ve done what everyone said couldn’t be done, peace in the Middle East, finally. Nobody thought we’d ever get here, but here we are.” The…
Liverpool began the second half in similar fashion as they played out the opening period by dominating much of the ball.Kone-Doherty produced more good play by finding Lucas Pitt in the area, though stopper Waller was equal to his effort.The winger then fired wide himself from a tight angle as the Reds stepped up their efforts in a bid to get themselves back into the game.Joe Bradshaw then hit a driving shot from distance wide of the goal after an error at the back from Crewe allowed him to pick up the ball in the final third.In the closing minutes,…
Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday.Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that “following outreach” from the DOJ, Facebook removed a “large group page” that was being used to target ICE officials. Meta said in a statement that the group “was removed for violating our policies against coordinated harm.”Meta is the latest tech company to restrict tools used to track ICE agents on its platform. Earlier this month, Apple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps…