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US retail sales weaker than expected as consumer health under scrutiny

US retail sales weaker than expected as consumer health under scrutiny

US retail sales logged smaller gains than expected in February according to government data released Monday, edging up from an earlier decline with all eyes on consumer spending strength amid growing worries of a recession.

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After ending Man Utd goal drought, Hojlund admits struggles

After ending Man Utd goal drought, Hojlund admits struggles

Rasmus Hojlund admitted he has not been at the top of his game after ending his three-month goal drought in Manchester United's 3-0 win at Leicester.

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African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City

African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City

Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.

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Liverpool face uncertain future even as Premier League glory beckons

Liverpool face uncertain future even as Premier League glory beckons

Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot's men.

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Court upholds £3 bn lifeline for UK's top water supplier

Court upholds £3 bn lifeline for UK's top water supplier

A UK court on Monday upheld an emergency loan granted to Thames Water, allowing Britain's largest such supplier to keep a financial lifeline as it drowns under massive debt.

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New Canada PM seeks 'reliable' Europe allies after Trump threats

New Canada PM seeks 'reliable' Europe allies after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with "reliable" European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country's economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.

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Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine Tuesday

Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine Tuesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within "weeks".

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OECD lowers global growth projections over tariffs, uncertainty

OECD lowers global growth projections over tariffs, uncertainty

Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday as it lowered its projections for global growth in 2025.

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N.Macedonia mourns dozens killed in nightclub blaze

N.Macedonia mourns dozens killed in nightclub blaze

North Macedonia lowered flags to half staff and people flocked to memorials Monday as the nation mourned a horrific nightclub blaze that killed 59 people at the weekend.

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EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

The EU on Monday warned that President Donald Trump's freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked "benefitting our common adversaries".

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