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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam assumed office this January with a lot of fanfare. The former leading judge at the International Court of Justice was lauded for presiding over the court’s ruling that Israel was plausibly committing genocide in Gaza. As prime minister, he pledged to “rescue, reform and rebuild” Lebanon. But after more than four months in office, Salam has failed to deliver on domestic reforms, while increasingly advocating for a US-friendly agenda in line with Israel’s interests. In a series of highly publicised speeches and high-profile media interviews, Salam has repeated worn-out cliches about resuscitating Lebanon’s economy, while…
Starting a company straight out of college, with no prior business experience, isn’t always easy.To support himself and his flavored-water business Cirkul, Garrett Waggoner played professional football in Canada and worked as a car valet in the offseason, he says. His co-founder Andy Gay worked in the women’s shoe section of a department store, Waggoner adds.Together, they sought advice from anyone and everyone. Today, Waggoner’s top tip for young entrepreneurs has a hint of irony to it: Don’t listen to everything you’re told, the 34-year-old CEO says.”Every time you get advice from somebody who has grown a business, make sure…
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Washington, D.C., in Los Angeles, March 30, 2025.Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAlaska Airlines plans to start its first flights to Europe next year with nonstop service to Rome from Seattle.The Seattle-based carrier’s new route is enabled by its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines — and its fleet of long-haul jets — last year.Flights are set to begin in May and will go on sale in the fall, Alaska said Tuesday. The four-times-a-week service will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, which are in the…
Published 1 hour ago By Joe UrquhartLiverpool secured a record-equalling 20th top-flight league title under Arne Slot after they were crowned Premier League winners in late April.The Reds amassed an unassailable lead to become 2024-25 English champions, moving them level with Manchester United for the most in the country’s history.After the squad lifted the Premier League trophy on the final day of the season at Anfield, here we look back on each of those league triumphs since the club’s formation in a special photo gallery…1900-01: P34, W19, D7, L8; 45 pointsLiverpool secured a maiden league title in the ninth season…
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has underlined his commitment to the community by opening a Cruyff Court in the city bearing his name.Gravenberch, a Johan Cruyff Foundation ambassador, opened the Cruyff Court at Anfield Sports and Community Centre alongside members of his family as local children had the opportunity to see the Premier League winner up close. This is the second Cruyff Court named after the Amsterdam-born player after he opened the Cruyff Court Ryan Gravenberch in his hometown last year. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ryan Gravenberch discusses Jeremie Frimpong and Trent Alexander-Arnold The unveiling…
Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensJun 3, 2025, 08:05 AM ETBarcelona have signed goalkeeper Joan García from rivals Espanyol in a €25 million ($28.5m) deal, the Spanish champions announced.García, 24, has signed a contract until 2031 with Barça and arrives to further strengthen a position which includes Marc-André ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczęsny and Iñaki Peña.Espanyol would have preferred not to lose García to their cross-city rivals but could do little to prevent the deal as the €25m fee represents the release clause written into the goalkeeper’s contract.There had also been interest from England, with Premier League clubs Manchester City, Arsenal, Newcastle United, Aston…
US dollar bulls are having a rough 2025 as Donald Trump’s determination to sabotage the world’s reserve currency grows by the day.The US president started the year threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And to limit the Fed’s latitude to make monetary policy decisions independent of the White House.Next, Trump’s tariffs spooked the US Treasury market in unprecedented ways, pushing 10-year yields above 4.8% for a time in April. The turmoil spread around the globe, hitting the Japanese government bond market hardest.Now, Trump’s Republican allies in the US Congress are dutifully doing their worst to undermine the dollar…
CNN — A dog who went missing for more than a month and covered about 100 miles – including a mile-long swim – has finally been returned to her foster home after being rescued at sea. Five-year-old Amber bolted in late April, a day after arriving in London from Qatar, where she was rescued from the streets. Sam Collins, co-founder of not-for-profit KS Rescue Angels, told CNN Tuesday that Amber was transferred to an experienced foster family in England’s southern New Forest region on April 25. The following morning, Amber escaped from the family’s garden, despite the fact they had…
CNN — Max Comer never set out to become a social media star. But somewhere between fixing landing gear in Oklahoma and raising two young sons on his own, the 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as “Airplane Facts with Max” online — started gaining followers by the thousand. In his quirky, deadpan videos, Comer introduces aircraft components like speed tape, cargo doors and ice detection systems — often relating them to elaborate “Lord of the Rings” references. In one video about titanium engine fan blades, for instance, he dives into an extended overview of the origins of Andúril, the sword…
Rangers are closing in on appointing Russell Martin as the club’s new head coach, Sky Sports News understands.The Ibrox club have been searching for a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, with former captain Barry Ferguson taking the team for the final months of last season. Rangers spoke to various candidates, including former boss Steven Gerrard and ex-Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti. Image: Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson (L) replaced Philippe Clement until the end of the season However, after weeks of searching, it looks like new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, CEO Patrick Stewart and Rangers’…