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After so much, hype, hope and expectation of a classic contest it proved to be a slightly underwhelming affair given the quality of the two players on show. While Trump made two centuries, there were only two other breaks in excess of 50 and both players struggled to find their normal rhythm despite being presented with numerous opportunities to score …

World number one Judd Trump defeated three-time champion John Higgins 6-5 in a final-frame decider to book his place in the quarter-finals of the UK Championship at the Barbican in York. A hard-fought opening to the match with several tactical exchanges left the scores level at 2-2 at the mid-session interval, with the contest becoming more fluent thereafter. Trump crafted …

President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigerians are beginning to witness the positive outcomes of his administration’s economic reforms.    Speaking during a meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu assured that his government remains committed to prioritizing the welfare of the country’s most …

Bayer’s share price fell on Tuesday, following the company releasing lacklustre third quarter earnings with a warning that the current challenges may also impact next year’s results as well. ADVERTISEMENT German pharmaceutical giant Bayer released its third quarter 2024 earnings on Tuesday, reporting net sales of €10.0bn, down from  €10.3bn in the same period last year.  The company’s share price …

The Miami Dolphins ended a three-game losing streak and kept their faint play-off hopes alive with a 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 207 yards and completed 20 of 28 passes as the Dolphins improved to three wins and six defeats for the season. Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington scored touchdowns and Jason Sanders kicked …

US tech giant Apple saw sales in China extend a decline, while Amazon topped market expectations with strong guidance. ADVERTISEMENT Apple and Amazon have reported their September-quarter earnings with mixed results, shedding light on the intensifying race in artificial intelligence (AI) and challenges in China. Apple shares dipped 2% in after-hours trading due to ongoing weakness in China’s sales and …