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Michael Carrick praises Man United’s ‘diversity’ after Jim Ratcliffe’s immigrant rant

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick with his players after a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Feb 7.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick with his players after a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Feb 7.

Swiss golden boy Franjo von Allmen wins super-G to complete Olympic hat-trick

Gold medallist Franjo von Allmen (left) and bronze medallist Marco Odermatt, both of Switzerland, celebrating with team members after the men's super-G alpine skiing event during the 2026 Milano- Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio on Feb 11, 2026.
Gold medallist Franjo von Allmen (left) and bronze medallist Marco Odermatt, both of Switzerland, celebrating with team members after the men's super-G alpine skiing event during the 2026 Milano- Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio on Feb 11, 2026.

Danone expands recall of infant formula batches in Europe

French food giant Danone earlier issued  recalls in Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.
French food giant Danone earlier issued  recalls in Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.

Snow clogs transport in Europe as Parisians turn to skis

A woman skis on the snow-covered grounds near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a part of the country, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
A woman skis on the snow-covered grounds near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a part of the country, France, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Japan footballer Kazuyoshi Miura signs for new team at 58 years old

Kazuyoshi Miura will turn 59 in February but he believes his passion for football has not changed.
Kazuyoshi Miura will turn 59 in February but he believes his passion for football has not changed.

Girona's on-loan goalkeeper Livakovic refuses to play, says coach

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Benfica v Fenerbahce - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 27, 2025 Benfica's Leandro Barreiro in action with Fenerbahce's Dominik Livakovic REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Benfica v Fenerbahce - Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal - August 27, 2025 Benfica's Leandro Barreiro in action with Fenerbahce's Dominik Livakovic REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

England kick off World Cup bid in Dallas, as 2026 schedule confirmed

Thomas Tuchel’s England - fourth in the current world ranking - will play Croatia at 3pm local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, just outside Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel’s England - fourth in the current world ranking - will play Croatia at 3pm local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, just outside Dallas.

England to start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Tom Brady draws England during the draw REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Draw Assistant Tom Brady draws England during the draw REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Spain reports first African swine fever cases since 1994 in wild boar

Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.
Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.