7 h. ago Sunderland’s impressive home form continues with victory over lowly Wolves

The Black Cats profited from Nordi Mukiele’s first-half strike and a Ladislav Krejci own goal.

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31 h. ago Nearly £11bn wiped off UK banks after US regional banking fears spooked markets – business live

European stock markets have fallen after two US regional lenders disclosed on Thursday that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowersGlobal markets fall and gold hits record high amid jitters over US banksUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago FTSE 100 slides as US regional bank worries rock markets – business live

Fear index jumps, and European markets follow Asia lower, as bad loan fears hit valuationsGlobal markets fall and gold hits record high amid jitters over US banksUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago FTSE 100 heading for worst day since April as US regional bank worries rock markets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as FTSE 100 share index sheds 150 points in early tradingUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating

CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakeningLevels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere soared by a record amount in 2024 to hit another high, UN data shows, deepening the climate crisis that is already taking lives and livelihoods across the world.Scientists are worried that the natural land and ocean “sinks” that remove CO2 from the air are weakening as a result of global heating, which could form a vicious circle and drive temperatures up even faster. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Rasmus Hojund receives Manchester United response after goalscoring revival

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is enjoying a good start to life on loan at Napoli and the Dane has continued his fine form during the October international break

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5 d. ago All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan

Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instinctsSadiq Khan is mayor of LondonFor the first time in three years, hate crime in England and Wales is on the rise. The latest statistics released by the Home Office, showing religiously motivated offences at a record level, are deeply disturbing. But for those who have witnessed some of the appalling scenes on our city’s streets in recent months, they will not be surprising.Over the past two years, Jewish people have faced a rising tide of antisemitism, and the heinous terrorist attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur was a terrible reminder of just how pervasive this poisonous form of hatred continues to be. Between January and June, the Community Security Trust reported more than 1,500 antisemitic incidents. A survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research found that 35% of Jewish people feel unsafe in the UK.Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London...

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6 d. ago Liverpool news: Alexander Isak's bad news continues as Conor Bradley worries rolls on

While the international break has given Liverpool a reprieve from their poor form, several Reds stars have continued to make headlines while representing their nations

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8 d. ago Xi'an Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan continues excellent form as he breezes past Jak Jones

The Rocket has found his stride on his return to snooker

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8 d. ago Declan Rice gives Elliott Anderson England verdict ahead of World Cup battle

Declan Rice has been in excellent form for Arsenal this season, and continued his fine form alongside Elliott Anderson in England's win against Wales

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9 d. ago Rasmus Hojlund issues clear Man Utd reminder to Ruben Amorim

Rasmus Hojlund has continued his fine goal-scoring form by netting twice for Denmark in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus, with Manchester United star Patrick Dorgu also on target

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9 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Stephen Maguire as fine form continues in China

Maguire won a meagre 25 points in five frames.

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1 week ago Man City could yet turn unexpected PSR profit on £100m transfer

Jack Grealish has had a difficult time at Manchester City but he looks reborn and if his form continues there should be a queue of suitors for him next summer.

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1 week ago Inside Senne Lammens' first five weeks at Manchester United ahead of ultimate Anfield test

Senne Lammens made an impressive debut in Man Utd's 2-0 win over Sunderland, but faces the ultimate test of his nerve with a trip to arch rivals Liverpool up next

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1 week ago Senne Lammens leaves Man Utd staff with clear opinion as training ground behaviour emerges

Senne Lammens made his Manchester United debut on Saturday as the Red Devils beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford, and the club have been impressed with the goalkeeper

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1 week ago Peter Schmeichel makes Senne Lammens Man Utd point in Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir dig

Senne Lammens made his first start for Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, with the goalkeeper impressing during the 2-0 win over AFC Sunderland

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1 week ago Arsenal favourites to win Premier League title as Liverpool's poor form continues

The Gunners have not been the favourites to win the title in the last 22 years and Mikel Arteta is tipped to finally get his hands on the trophy since arriving at the Emirates Stadium

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1 week ago Erling Haaland sets another record as Man City dig deep to beat Brentford

BRENTFORD 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY: Erling Haaland continues his remarkable goal scoring form as his early strike is the difference in a tight contest in west London

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1 week ago Man United goalkeeper made 'dream' debut before being left fuming at manager U

Manchester United may have a new permanent No. 1 goalkeeper in Senne Lammens, who marked an impressive debut against Sunderland at the weekend with several saves and a clean sheet

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2 w. ago Senne Lammens moment in Man Utd win speaks volumes as Ruben Amorim gets timely boost

Manchester United eased the pressure on Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford, with new keeper Senne Lammens impressing on his debut for the Red Devils

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