…allies could trigger upward price movements, the prevailing market outlook remains relatively stable to bearish." The association identified continued implementation of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, increased crude oil exports from the Middle East and concerns over weaker global oil demand as factors contributing to t…

…strong political will, policy consistency, transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration," Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said. "We strongly support this flagship green project, which will develop a more safe, efficient and affordable public transport in Lagos. It will impro…

…chains and sector performance remains fragmented across several sources, making effective planning and monitoring difficult. Get up to speed The validation exercise was aimed at reviewing the proposed architecture and prototype of the platform. Developers of the platform presented key features, including mobile and web…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group have launched a three-year partnership

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…Canada's first Grand Slam singles champion.The move to a lower level has proven effective. After her win in Bradenton, she went on to reach the semi-finals of another W35 tournament before winning a W75."I'm super grateful for that experience because I was able to really test the things that I've been working on in pra…

…caption, Toone says she and her late dad Nick - whom she describes as "the most competitive person ever" - bonded over footballBut Toone admits she was not really processing her grief at that point and was only able to do so when a calf injury in November forced her to take time off."I think it was my body telling me t…

…1850s, before Association Football rules had been decided back in England, Cornish native and mining magnate Frank Rule set up a cricket team in Pachuca."The football clubs came out of the cricket clubs," Dr Schwartz explains."In fact some of them were interchangeable and the cricketers were the footballers."Image sour…

…have access to dedicated facilities, but also a better location.Since heightened activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Nashville over the last year - as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown - Armstrong says members of the Hispanic community avoid travelling outside of Antioch, m…

…have been cleaned and Haitian flags hung with pride, while fans are finding creative ways to watch the action in a country where there is a chronic electricity shortage.Once again, football for them is about hope, not scorelines.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Security was tight when Brazil visited Haiti with…

…this situational back five was disrupted, likely because England's players were too reactive to the movement of individual opposition players.Both Anderson and Bellingham were dragged towards Martin Baturina who dropped deep, which opened up space in the back line between Reece James and Ezri Konsa. With no pressure on…

…about the extended nature of this World Cup, there is no problem with the competitive nature of the tournament either. Nine of the 24 matches have ended in a draw.The 37.5% draw ratio is actually the highest at this stage since 2010 - when it was the same - and has only been higher once since 1954.With the first round…

…will get a draw, which they may not even need to make the last 32.Without sounding negative, eight of the 12 third-placed teams will qualify, so Scotland just need to make sure they don't suffer an absolute hammering.Morocco are difficult opponents - I actually think they will be harder to play against than Brazil - bu…

…content isn't available any more.There was an errorKatherine Fraser gets off to a positive start for Scotland in the first innings of the women's T20 World Cup against West Indies.Watch more BBC Sport cricket video hereAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWomen's CricketPublished18 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

…to keep the grass alive.It was a decision that may have backfired slightly given the relatively benign conditions for the later wave, but the caution could be understood given the criticism they have faced. The US Open is generally regarded as the toughest of the major tests and in the build-up all the players spoke of…

…on last Morocco meetingAnything below par and Morocco, with their speed and creativity, will give them a rough night. The jeopardy is intoxicating.In their 1-1 draw with Brazil on Saturday, Morocco bossed the show early on. They ran rings round the South Americans for a spell. In the first 30 minutes, they had 12 shots…

…in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep discomfort with the lack of sensitivity, respect, and discretion with which some people have treated what is strictly a private family matter."The family also wishes to clarify that only his closest relatives have real and accurate information regarding Jorge's con…

…heavyweight titles. MEPB said Lyson acted in good faith "and with the paramount objective of boxer safety", and said it could have only overturned the result had the referee not acted that way.Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppagePublished24 MayThe ruling added Lyson stated unequivocally: "I decided I…

…youth team - and his first footballing idol was Germany's Manuel Neuer.Now he is a creative midfielder who enjoys getting forward.And his goalscoring exploits against Bosnia-Herzegovina suggests he could be far more than just a "super-sub" at this World Cup.He broke into the Freiburg first XI last season and helped the…

…with the principle of providing equal conditions for all participating teams and may negatively affect teams' preparation processes".It added: "Consequently, the federation will formally express its dissatisfaction and lodge an official complaint with Fifa through the appropriate channels."Political tension has undermi…

…by Leeds a year earlier, and then been snubbed for the role as head coach of his native USA."The big carrot was a home World Cup, " he said. "But it was also to change the sport in the country, to create an identity for what Canadian soccer can be."No-one will forget this. No Canadian will forget this day. There will b…

…the end of April last year, there was footage - without any sound - of chief executive Tony Rowe laying down the law, external in no uncertain terms after a club record 79-17 loss at Gloucester.But fast-forward to this month and Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter triumphantly walks into the away dressing room at Bat…

…25 April - will allow 100,000 people to take part in the London Marathon in 2027, effectively doubling the chances of success for those who entered the ballot.The move is also expected to raise more than £150m for charities and provide a £400m boost to the UK economy, according to Hugh Brasher, chief executive of Londo…

…and did so in order to reserve our position in this regard."Our subsequent collaborative discussion with FIA and Formula 1 has shown their determination to review the unique circumstances arising from the Monaco Grand Prix and to proactively address the factors that caused them."In the face of this clear determination,…

Why Pochettino's fluid USA midfield is thrivingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauricio Pochettino's USA team scored four goals against Paraguay from six shots on target with an expected goals of 1.34ByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished19 June 2026For the past couple of seasons, many teams looki…