31 h. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial

Donald Trump’s leverage over Visa and Mastercard highlights a blind spot in Europe’s ‘independence’ strategy. Emulating India’s response might helpWhen the centre-left French politician Aurore Lalucq posted a warning last Wednesday that Donald Trump could cut off Europe from international payment systems, the clip went viral. To many, her message made sense. After all, if Mr Trump was prepared to test allies’ boundaries over Greenland, it is not far-fetched to imagine Visa and Mastercard becoming used against a recalcitrant Europe.The US can turn off payment systems it controls. Russia learned this first-hand after sanctions were rightly applied for its invasion of Ukraine. As up to 60% of Russian retail transactions depended on Visa and Mastercard for authorisation, the ban left many ordinary people stranded without access to funds and unable to buy goods. Under Mr Trump, America’s goal is to “help Europe correct its current trajectory”. Given such talk, Ms Lalucq, who chairs the&n...

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37 h. ago ‘That’s not good’ – UFC fans left reeling as viral clip shows referee being rushed for medical help at UFC 324

UFC referee Mark Smith was seen needing medical assistance after he reffed Ateba Gautier’s fight with Andrey Pulyaev last night. MMA fans are used to seeing fighters leave the Octagon battered and bruised, but referees usually walk away unscathed. That wasn’t the case for veteran official Mark Smith at UFC 324 in Las Vegas last...

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40 h. ago Paddy Pimblett dedicates UFC performance to 'Liverpool legend' as fans make feelings clear

Paddy Pimblett paid tribute to Liverpool's Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva after losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, showing his true character in defeat.

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44 h. ago Kate Scott dazzles on UFC 324 broadcast as stuns fans with presenting on Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje card

KATE SCOTT stole the show during the UFC 324 broadcast in Las Vegas. The CBS Sports presenter joined Paramount's broadcast team for the first show of their $7.7BILLION deal with the MMA leader earlier this month Scott is no stranger to the world of mixed martial arts having previously contributed to DAZN's coverage of the...

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45 h. ago ‘Got robbed’ – UFC 324 fans rage at judges as Arnold Allen loses to Jean Silva and is trolled by ‘diabolical’ back stand

UFC fans were outraged after Brit Arnold Allen suffered a decision loss to Jean Silva. The Suffolk strangler returned to the octagon early this morning following an 18-month injury-enforced layoff on a stacked UFC 324 card in Las Vegas. Allen, 32, went to war with the Brazilian for three-straight rounds and seemed on course to...

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51 h. ago Fans call on Tyson Fury to fight UFC legend Jon Jones after boxing legend shows off karate skills

TYSON FURY showed off his first day in the karate dojo and already fans want him to fight UFC legend Jon Jones. Fury is out in Thailand training for his return to boxing, documenting everything in his camp from sparring to bizarre videos being hosed down. But now the two-time heavyweight champion is even trying...

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3 d. ago Filming ICE agents and immigration raids is legal – but it is far from risk free

Documentation can be the difference between an official narrative and an evidence-based public record

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3 d. ago Dana White declares he would ‘do anything for Trump’ in new interview and reveals how often he speaks to the president

UFC boss says ‘testosterone’ is the common link between fight fans and the president’s MAGA base

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3 d. ago Paddy Pimblett responds to fans worried about viral video before UFC fight

The top UFC lightweight star sparked concerns just days before his fight with Justin Gaethje after he appeared to take a puff on a vape during training

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3 d. ago Paddy Pimblett addresses viral photo which worried fans before UFC fight

The Liverpudlian stunned fans during a recent face off with Justin Gaethje ahead of their interim lightweight title fight on Saturday night at UFC 324

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4 d. ago Greenland locals pretend to be 'drug zombies' mocking Americans in savage trend

Two Greenland locals were seen mocking the notorious "fentanyl fold" in the US. The pair branded it as "US culture" in the savage TikTok clip which has now gone viral

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4 d. ago Greenland locals pretend to be 'drug zombies' in brutal trend mocking Americans

A new savage video trend has emerged which shows Greenland locals mocking Americans by mimicking fentanyl addicts. Now the viral clip has also been labelled as "American culture"

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5 d. ago Grinning Cruz Beckham breaks cover after liking posts about mum 'grinding'

Cruz Beckham unfollowed his brother, Brooklyn, before the 26-year-old launched an astonishing attack on 'Brand Beckham, which has left fans around the world reeling

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7 d. ago Disney worker who stopped runaway prop in viral clip speaks out: ‘It can not hit the audience’

The ride has existed for decades without any incident, the injured worker said

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7 d. ago Man, 35, arrested for alleged assault at Wales football match after clip goes viral

A player was treated for concussion

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8 d. ago Paige VanZant shower video wows fans as UFC husband told he's 'a very lucky man'

Paige VanZant has left her fans hot under the collar as she posted a racy shower video seeing her followers tell her UFC star husband he’s a ‘very lucky man’

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8 d. ago Jane Fonda, 88, is pushed in wheelchair at airport after Reiner murders left her 'reeling'

The 88-year-old Hollywood legend, whose careers as an actress and activist are still in full swing, cut a glamorous figure for her latest flight.

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9 d. ago Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon says ‘zero chance' he will defect to Reform

This comes after Robert Jenrick’s bombshell defection left Westminster reeling and wondering who will jump ship next

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1 week ago Revealed: Why Oliver Glasner announced Crystal Palace exit at same time as Marc Guehi sale

Eagles boss left fans reeling with simultaneous bombshell revelations

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1 week ago Teyana Taylor not mystery person Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to in viral video

The viral clip shows DiCaprio speaking flamboyantly to another guest during the Golden Globes award ceremony on Sunday night.

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