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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, May 26, 2025.Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe European Central Bank on Thursday announced a 25 basis point interest rate trim and lowered its inflation expectations on the back of a stronger euro and lower energy costs.This takes the deposit facility rate to 2%, down from a mid-2023 high of 4%. Ahead of the announcement, traders had been pricing in an almost 99% chance of the quarter-point cut according to LSEG data.”In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the…
Cole Palmer has been handed Mykhailo Mudryk’s No. 10 shirt at Chelsea, the club confirmed on Thursday.Mudryk had donned the number since joining the club for €100 million (£83m) in 2023, but hasn’t played since testing positive for the banned substance meldonium in December.Chelsea confirmed Palmer — who previously wore the No. 20 — was switching numbers in a statement which made no reference to Mudryk.”Chelsea can confirm Cole Palmer will move to the No.10 shirt ahead of our 2025/26 campaign, starting from the FIFA Club World Cup,” the statement read.”Palmer will make the switch ahead of our participation in…
The No.1 also helped launch the Alisson Becker Brazil Floods Appeal with LFC Foundation to help support people affected by devastating floods in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul, which saw hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes.LFC Women midfielder Holland has been a regular supporter of LFC Foundation and throughout the 2024-25 season she helped to launch the latest LFC Foundation Hub at St Helens Stadium to help provide more opportunities for people of all ages in St Helens.The Wales international also spent time visiting programmes led by LFC Foundation’s Red Neighbours team throughout the…
(CNN) — It’s one of the most recognizable trophies in sports, with a history dating back to the 19th century, so it’s no surprise that the Stanley Cup has a story or two to tell.Named after Lord Stanley of Preston, a Canadian governor general who donated the first Cup back in 1892, the trophy is awarded to the NHL champions every year.It is, and always has been, the pinnacle of the sport and something players dedicate their entire lives to winning.With that being the case, it’s perhaps predictable that those who manage to get their hands on the trophy are…
Former Chelsea winger Willian believes new signing Estêvão could be as good as Lamine Yamal and can help the club win titles again for years to come.Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Willian — who played 10 times for London club Fulham in the Premier League last season but is a free agent this summer — talked up his compatriot.”Without a doubt, he has a lot of potential, a lot of quality,” Willian said. “The player has the advantage of still being so young, but with great potential like Lamine Yamal, they have a similar style.”I hope that he can be very…
Tokyo, Japan AP — The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday. The health ministry said 686,061 babies were born in Japan in 2024, a drop of 5.7% on the previous year and the first time the number of newborns fell below 700,000 since records began in 1899. It’s the 16th straight year of decline. It’s about one-quarter of the peak of 2.7 million births in 1949 during the postwar baby boom. The data in a country of…
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine over the weekend, targeting the capital and other regions with missiles and drones.It was the largest aerial assault in Russia’s three-year war on Ukraine. Russia has been intensifying its aerial bombardment of Ukraine as international pressure mounts on Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire proposal.“Each such terrorist attack by Russia is a sufficient reason for new sanctions against Russia. Russia is dragging out this war and continues to kill every day,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Telegram post on Sunday, May 25.“The world may go on vacation, but…
CNN — Do you yearn for long days and short nights? Then this could be the best day of the year for you and your fellow sunlight seekers. The summer solstice falls late in the day on Friday, June 20 in the United States (it will already be Saturday, June 21 in Europe). It’s the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day of summer. Our ancient ancestors certainly took note of the yearly occasion. Some of their monuments were aligned to precisely mark the summer solstice light (looking at you Stonehenge). Pagan celebrations…
“If Vincent Kompany arrived at Rangers, then everybody would be absolutely delighted. Russell Martin has done the exact same as Vincent Kompany.”The new Rangers head coach already has critics before he’s as much as met the players, but for Sky Sports’ Kris Boyd he is a “fantastic appointment” for the Ibrox club. Martin has been appointed on a three-year deal to be successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, with former captain Barry Ferguson taking the team for the final months of last season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player What should Rangers fans…
Manchester United have had their an opening bid of £55m for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo rejected.The offer was made up of a guaranteed £45m plus £10m in bonuses and it was expected to be turned down with Brentford valuing Mbeumo in excess of £60m. The Bees are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old forward and Man Utd are in ongoing negotiations with the club over Mbeumo.Sky Sports News reported that an approach was expected this week after United received encouragement that Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford.Mbeumo is a player United have admired for a while and…