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Goldman Sachs' profits jump on hot merger market

Goldman Sachs' profits jump on hot merger market

Goldman Sachs' quarterly profits jumped on robust merger activity as clients seize a "window" of opportunity during the Trump administration, bank officials said Thursday.

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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'

Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'

Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday.

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Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France

Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France

Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders and England's Lake District, organisers revealed on Thursday.

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Venezuela's sidelined Machado arrives at White House for Trump talks

Venezuela's sidelined Machado arrives at White House for Trump talks

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House on Thursday for talks with US President Donald Trump, who has sidelined her since toppling Nicolas Maduro -- and who openly covets her Nobel Peace Prize.

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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris order: inquiry

French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris order: inquiry

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

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'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt

'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt

A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people injured, according to officials.

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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry

French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

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Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.

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French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report

French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.

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