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The BOE Decides | Special Coverage

On a brisk morning in London, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the Bank of England (BOE) convened for a pivotal meeting. The stakes were high, with inflation concerns looming large over the UK economy. Governor Andrew Bailey, flanked by his fellow policymakers, prepared to deliver...

US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment slipped to a 57-year last week as lay-offs remained low against the backdrop of a resilient labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ended October 31, the Labour...

The ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Is Finally Here, but Why Does Link Look so Yassified?

As the clock struck midnight on Thursday, a wave of nostalgia washed over gamers around the world. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a seminal title that first captivated audiences 28 years ago, has received a much-anticipated remake, now available exclusively on the Switch 2. Yet amidst the...

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team

The 41-year-old said that he would “hand back the number seven shirt” after the November international break.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team

Capilla set for France debut as Galthie names team to face Fiji

Bomb threat forces Ireland-Italy flight to divert to French airbase

A flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military airbase in western France on Thursday because of a bomb threat, the French prime minister’s office said. The flight landed safely at the base in Evreux in Normandy, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office said. All 151 passengers and six...

Renee Montgomery’s Move From Player to Owner

As the sun dipped below the horizon of Atlanta, a historic moment unfolded in the sports world. Renee Montgomery, a celebrated player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), announced her retirement from playing to take on a new role: co-owner of the Atlanta Dream. This decision,...

Man who devised scheme to cheat dates in rigged mahjong games gets jail

The 27-year-old posed as women on dating platforms and invited prospective dates to play mahjong games secretly rigged by his accomplices.

Nintendo’s Profit Decline and Switch 2 Sales Slump Feed Concerns

In a dimly lit conference room in Tokyo, Nintendo executives gathered to discuss the company’s latest quarterly earnings. As the numbers flashed on the screen, a palpable tension filled the air. For the first time in years, Nintendo Co. reported a surprise quarterly profit decline, signaling...

Sony posts 45% Q2 profit rise on movies, games boost