Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has clarified that contrary to what some may believe, he is simply against European colonialism, not European people themselves. In a post made to Instagram on January 13, 2025, the singer posted a picture containing one of his quotes emphasising the need for a fairer world. The quote read, “I’m against European colonisation and …
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Germany’s consumer climate still low, DAX eyes fifth straight drop
Germany’s GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose slightly, but despite beating expectations, sentiment remains fragile amid high inflation and job insecurity. The DAX fell 0.9%, marking its fifth loss, as European markets slid on hawkish Fed signals. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s consumer climate remains entrenched in pessimism, with the January GfK Consumer Confidence Index showing only a minimal improvement. The leading indicator for …
Read More »Wolves sack manager Gary O?Neil after four straight EPL defeats
Gary O’Neil has reportedly been dismissed as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers following a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats. The decision comes after Wolves suffered a 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town on Saturday, leaving the club second from bottom with just nine points from 16 matches. Emotions ran high after the Ipswich defeat, with Rayan Ait-Nouri …
Read More »UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month
The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda. ADVERTISEMENT The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in October, following a contraction of the same scale in September, said the Office for National Statistics on Friday. The figures mark the first back-to-back fall since March and April 2020, when the UK entered its first COVID-19 …
Read More »Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods record with third straight PGA Tour player of the year award
Scottie Scheffler matched Tiger Woods by becoming the only second man to win the PGA Tour player of the year award in three consecutive seasons. The American world number one collected his third Jack Nicklaus Award after winning 91% of the vote from his fellow players. Scheffler won seven titles across the season, including a second Masters title at Augusta …
Read More »NBA round-up: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors for 10th straight win
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their best start to an NBA season with a 10th successive victory by beating the Golden State Warriors 136-117. Darius Garland scored a game-high 27 points for the Cavs, who became only the 15th team to start with a 10-0 record. Cleveland dominated from the outset and led 83-42 at half-time, with Stephen Curry managing just …
Read More »Erste Bank Open: Briton Jack Draper reaches Vienna final in straight sets
British number one Jack Draper reached the Erste Bank Open final by beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in Vienna. Seventh seed Draper broke the serve of sixth seed Musetti five times to beat his fellow 22-year-old 6-2 6-4 and reach his first ATP 500 final. Draper has won one ATP 250 title – the Stuttgart Open in June. …
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