Karachi (AFP) – In cricket-crazed Pakistan’s biggest city, cafe owner Moiz Umer said customers asked him Sunday to change the TV channel to “avoid the humiliation” of witnessing their Champions Trophy defeat to arch-rivals India.
Pakistan fans look away from India Champions Trophy 'humiliation'
Pakistan's Rizwan admits Champions Trophy dream 'ended' by India
Dubai (AFP) – Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted Sunday that his team’s Champions Trophy dreams had “ended” after a shattering loss to bitter rivals India.
Napoli concede Serie A lead to Inter after losing at Como
Como (Italy) (AFP) – Napoli conceded top spot in Serie A to Inter Milan ahead of next weekend’s title showdown in Naples after falling to a shock 2-1 defeat at promoted Como on Sunday.
'We need another title', says Salah after 'special' Man City win
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Mohamed Salah said Liverpool’s veterans need another Premier League title after inspiring a 2-0 win at Manchester City to surge 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Three Premier League talking points
London (AFP) – Liverpool took a huge step towards winning a record-equalling 20th English title as the Premier League leaders took advantage of Arsenal’s costly defeat.
US tariffs threat a 'shock' to Canadian businesses
Montreal (AFP) – Donald Trump’s threats of import tariffs have sent shockwaves through Canada, forcing businesses to question their dependence on the United States — a reassessment that is creating headaches for many sectors.
Mourinho eyes Europa League run with Fenerbahce
Paris (AFP) – Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are poised to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League when they visit Anderlecht on Thursday as the Portuguese coach targets a sixth European trophy of his storied managerial career.
US judge declines to block Musk from accessing data, firing workers
Washington (AFP) – A US judge on Tuesday declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data, a victory for President Donald Trump in his bid to shrink the government workforce.
Pod of 157 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach
Sydney (AFP) – Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia’s southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.
US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Washington (AFP) – The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade agenda, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool.
